Issue - decisions

NOTED the report and update provided at the meeting by Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, highlighting the work being undertaken across each Cabinet portfolio in order to provide ongoing support and services to residents within the borough.  As part of the update the Leader took the opportunity to outline the work being undertaken to manage the Council’s finances as efficiently as possible within the current economic climate reflecting the Government’s recent fiscal statement and developing priorities within the Borough Plan; to deliver the Councils new council housing programme alongside its wider estate and regeneration programme and to focus on the protection of housing tenants and those living within the private rental sector.  As part of the ongoing process in seeking to engage and support local residents, particularly in tackling the cost-of-living crisis, he also took the opportunity to highlight the Council’s upcoming budget consultation process which he was keen to ensure as many residents were able to engage with as possible.

NOTED the report and update provided at the meeting by Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, highlighting the work being undertaken across each Cabinet portfolio in order to provide ongoing support and services to residents within the borough.  As part of the update the Leader took the opportunity to outline the work being undertaken to manage the Council’s finances as efficiently as possible; to deliver the Councils new council housing programme alongside its wider estate and regeneration programme of activities; to focus on community safety and protection; to deliver the wide range of environmental improvements across the borough and ensure all children and young people had the opportunities needed to succeed; to support residents in tackling the cost of living crisis and to ensure the necessary levels of care, advice and guidance continued to be made available in relation to public health and adult social care with a focus around engaging and supporting the local community.

NOTED the report and update provided at the meeting by Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, highlighting the work being undertaken across each Cabinet portfolio in order to provide ongoing support and services to residents within the borough.  As part of the update the Leader took the opportunity to thank the representatives from Brent Youth Parliament for their attendance and contribution at the meeting and to confirm the Council’s commitment to continue supporting the work they were undertaking on behalf of young people across the borough.  In addition, he highlighted the success and welcomed the level of local community engagement in the recent participatory budget process and work being undertaken by the Council in terms of supporting those most in need with tackling the cost of living crisis and in order to ensure everyone had the opportunity to succeed.  Members also noted the list of urgent Executive decisions taken since the last Council meeting, as tabled at the meeting.