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14/10/2021 - Visram House contract - 'Step Down service' element of Contract ref: 5701 Recommendations Approved
Officers are seeking permission to exercise
clause H1.3 (Non fault termination) to terminate the 'step down'
element only of the Visram House contract.
Decision Maker: Director - Adult Social Care
Decision published: 15/10/2021
Effective from: 23/10/2021
Decision:
That the Operational Director Adult Social Care:
i) Approves terminating the ‘step down function’ element of the contract with Notting Hill Genesis for care and support at Visram House by serving six months notice as detailed in the report.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Martin Crick
12/10/2021 - Postal Goods and Services ref: 5699 Recommendations Approved
To request authority for a Direct Award, under the CCS RM6017 Postal Goods and Services and Solutions framework agreement, for postal goods and services.
Decision Maker: Director - Customer Access
Decision published: 14/10/2021
Effective from: 22/10/2021
Decision:
To approve the award of a contract for Collection and Delivery of Mail for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) years at the contract value of One Million Two Hundred and Ten Thousand pounds (£1,210,000), under the CCS RM6017 Framework Agreement Lot 3 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters, and Parcels to Royal Mail.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Collette Hamilton
11/10/2021 - Any other urgent business ref: 5692 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
None.
11/10/2021 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 5691 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
11/10/2021 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 5693 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
Cabinet noted the supplementary agenda item circulated in advance of the meeting which contained the recommendations made by the Community & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee held on 7 October 21 arising from their pre decision scrutiny of the implications for Brent Housing Management and the Housing Revenue Account of the proposals relating to the ownership and refurbishment of the Granville New Homes blocks, as contained within the report accompanying Agenda Item 9.
The Leader of the Council advised that these recommendations would be considered as part of the discussions under Agenda Item 9.
There were no other references from Scrutiny submitted for consideration at the meeting.
11/10/2021 - Petitions (if any) ref: 5694 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
None
11/10/2021 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 5697 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
None.
11/10/2021 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5696 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 13 September 2021 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
11/10/2021 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5695 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
Peter Gadsdon & Gail Tolley both declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 9 (Proposals for ownership and refurbishment of Granville New Homes Blocks) as council appointed Directors on the Boards of First Wave Housing Ltd and i4B Holdings Ltd.
11/10/2021 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5698 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 11/10/2021
Decision:
An apology for lateness was received from Councillor Stephens.
Apologies for absence were received from Carolyn Downs (Chief Executive – represented by Peter Gadsdon as Strategic Director of Customer & Digital Services), Phil Porter (Strategic Director, Community & Wellbeing – represented by Hakeem Osinaike as Operational Director of Housing) and Alan Lunt (Strategic Director Regeneration & Environment represented by Alice Lester as Operational Director of Regeneration, Growth & Employment).
11/10/2021 - 2021/22 Quarter 1 (April - June) Performance Report ref: 5690 Recommendations Approved
To note the contents of the Q1 2021/22 performance report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 19/10/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To note the performance information contained in the updated report format.
(2) To note the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and agree the remedial actions on strategic risks identified as appropriate alongside the challenge on progress being provided with responsible officers as necessary.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lorna Hughes, Chatan Popat
11/10/2021 - Authority to Award Contract for the Managed Services for Temporary Agency Staff ref: 5689 Recommendations Approved
The award of managed services for temporary agency staff.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 19/10/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the award of the contract for a Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff to Contractor C for a period of three years plus a one year extension.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clare Ebune
11/10/2021 - Proposal for ownership and refurbishment of Granville New Homes blocks ref: 5687 Recommendations Approved
to agree the proposal for ownership and
refurbishment of the Granville New Homes blocks
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 19/10/2021
Decision:
Having considered and noted the recommendations made by the Community & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee held on 7 October 21 in relation to their pre decision scrutiny of the proposals, Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the options analysis and agree that disposing of the blocks at Granville New Homes to the Council’s Housing Revenue Account was the best option, subject to a consultation with residents being carried out.
(2) To approve commencing a consultation with residents on the proposed option 1C as set out in sections 5 and 6 of the report.
(3) To delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Lead Member (the Deputy Leader) for a final decision regarding the disposal of the properties, subject to the outcomes of the consultation with residents.
(4) To delegate authority to the Director of Finance to renegotiate the terms and payment of the loan between Brent Council and First Wave Housing Ltd.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sadie East
11/10/2021 - Future of St Raphael's Estate ref: 5685 Recommendations Approved
To agree the St Raphael’s Estate Infill and Design proposal costs.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 19/10/2021
Decision:
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Asif Zamir (Chair of St Raphs Voice) who had requested to speak on the item. In addressing Cabinet, Mr Zamir outlined the important role of St Raphs Voice in representing the local community on the estate and disappointment felt at the fact full redevelopment was (at this current stage) no longer available as an option for residents to support.
Whilst understanding the reasons why delivery of the redevelopment masterplan was not currently considered to be financially viable, Mr Zamir highlighted concerns to ensure that the infill plus masterplan continued to be progressed on the basis of a community led approach in order to deliver the priorities and immediate improvements identified by residents on the estate along with the significant investment that would be required. Alongside the design and delivery of new homes other priorities identified had included improvements to the care and maintenance of the estate, community and green spaces, public realm, waste management, traffic and parking, which residents were keen to ensure were progressed in order to improve the quality of life for all those living on the estate.
In responding to the comments, Councillor Southwood (as Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform), began by thanking Mr Zamir for addressing the meeting in order to highlight residents views and for the supportive and constructive way in which St Raphs Voice had continued to work and challenge the Council in order to provide confidence for residents in the process. Whilst recognising the disappointment felt by residents that it would not be possible to offer the choice between full redevelopment and infill plus as options, an assurance was provided that the approach towards development of infill “plus” would continue to be community led and focussed on providing meaningful investment to secure real and tangible change for residents, which would also include the consideration of wider objectives such as health and economic recovery. It was also confirmed, in response to the request from St Raphs Voice, that the approach being recommended to Cabinet would not prevent the option of full redevelopment being revisited, should circumstances in terms of the financial viability of the scheme alter at any stage in the future.
Having noted the response provided, Councillor M Butt (Leader of the Council) ended by welcoming the comments made by Mr Zamir on behalf of St Raphs Voice and Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To confirm its continued commitment to improving the lived experience on St Raphael’s through an ‘infill plus’ approach to the delivery of new Council homes. This to include the delivery of resident priorities for green space and play space, streets and safety, community amenities, connectivity, health and employment.
(2) To approve the allocation of £2.35m to enable commencement of the design of the Infill Masterplan, design of the wider estate improvements and the purchase and installation of a temporary community / project building, as described at paragraph 5 of the report.
(3) To note the Resident’s Charter developed by St Raphael’s Voice, the content of which informed planning for the Infill Masterplan and to acknowledge the role and commitment of St Raphs Voice, the Resident Board on St Raphael’s, in the Future St Raphael’s project, to date and in the future.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Kathryn Eames
11/10/2021 - Article 4 Direction Removing Permitted Development Rights for Change of Use From Class C3 dwelling houses to Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation ref: 5686 Recommendations Approved
To approve an Article 4 direction to remove permitted development rights for change of Use From Class C3 dwelling houses to Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation outside growth areas.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 19/10/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To note the representations received on a non-immediate Article 4 Direction made in October 2019 removing permitted development rights for change of use from Residential (C3) to Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) and the officers’ responses.
(2) To agree, having considered the representations received, that the non-immediate Article 4 Direction made in October 2019 removing permitted development rights for change of use from Residential (C3) to Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) does not proceed to confirmation and the Direction is formally revoked.
(3) To approve the making of a new borough wide non-immediate Article 4 direction for change of use from Residential (C3) to Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) that excludes the draft Local Plan’s site allocations within Church End Growth Area and all parts of the other seven Growth Areas as shown in Appendix B of the report.
(4) To delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment in association with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Property and Planning to consider consultation responses and the decision on whether to confirm the Article 4 Direction.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Lewin
11/10/2021 - Quarter 2 Financial Report 2021/22 ref: 5688 Recommendations Approved
To note the overall financial position and the
actions being taken to manage the issues arising.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 11/10/2021 - Cabinet
Decision published: 11/10/2021
Effective from: 19/10/2021
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To note the overall financial position as detailed within the Quarter 2 update and the actions being taken to manage the issues highlighted within the report.
(2) To note the budget setting strategy for 2022/23,
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
02/07/2021 - Granting of new lease at renewal of Ujima House, 388 High Road Wembley ( Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 5683 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to the granting of one year lease at renewal for a peppercorn rent.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 08/10/2021
Effective from: 02/07/2021
Decision:
To approve a new lease, for a term of one year at peppercorn rent to Meanwhile Space Social Enterprise Limited, contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 with a landlord break clause to terminate the lease at any time during the contractual term upon three months’ notice and a tenant break clause to terminate the lease at any time during the contractual term of the lease.
Wards affected: Wembley Central;