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13/12/2022 - Authority to tender contract for Roundabout Sponsorship, Lamppost Banners / Your Brent Magazine Advertising, Welcome Signs and the Drum Sponsorship (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6389 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to invite tenders in respect of fully managing roundabout sponsorship, lamppost banner advertising, welcome signs, and new income generation for Your Brent Magazine advertising and The Drum Sponsorship for the Council.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing & Residents Services
Decision published: 21/02/2023
Effective from: 13/12/2022
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Resident Services:
i) Approves inviting tenders for the full management of roundabout sponsorship, lamppost banner advertising, welcome signs and new income generation for Your Brent Magazine advertising and The Drum sponsorship, on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rob Mansfield
20/12/2022 - Authority to extend a contract in respect of Sensory Impairment Supported Living Services at Clement Close with Sense (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6310 Recommendations Approved
To request authoritiy to vary and extend a contract for Supported Living Services for people with sensory impairment at Clement Close with Sense.
Decision Maker: Director - Adult Social Care
Decision published: 16/01/2023
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
That the Director of Adult Social Care:
i) Approves the variation of contract for Supported Living Services for people with sensory impairment at Clement Close with Sense.
ii) Approves the extension of the Contract for Supported Living Services for people with sensory impairment at Clement Close with Sense from 21 December 2022 to 20 December 2023.
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
21/12/2022 - Approval to Execute Harrow Schools Collaboration Agreement (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6300 Recommendations Approved
To confirm approval to execute the Harrow School Collaboration Agreement on behalf of Brent Council as one of the One Public Estate (OPE) partners on the Northwick Park Masterplan project.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 21/12/2022
Effective from: 21/12/2022
Decision:
That the Director of Property and Assets, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources:
i) Confirms approval to the execution of the Harrow School Collaboration Agreement.
Lead officer: Stacey Hislop
19/12/2022 - Approval to permit a Variation to Extend the Contract for Parking and Traffic Civil Enforcement Services with Serco ref: 6299 Recommendations Approved
To seek Cabinet Member approval to permit a variation to extend the existing contract in respect of the provision of parking and traffic civil enforcement services with Serco Limited for a period of 3 months.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 19/12/2022
Effective from: 29/12/2022
Decision:
To approve the variation to extend the Contract in respect of the provision of parking and traffic civil enforcement services with Serco Limited for a period of up to three months from 1st April 2023 until 3rd July 2023 as further set out in Section 3 of the accompanying report, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sandor Fazekas
16/12/2022 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by Susana Figueiredo - Licensing Officer for the premises known as Gorillas, 113 Bryan Avenue, NW10 2AS, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 6340 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 16/12/2022 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 16/12/2022
Effective from: 16/12/2022
Decision:
GRANTED
Additional conditions added to the licence
14/12/2022 - Apologies for Absence and Clarification of Alternate Members ref: 6292 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
None.
14/12/2022 - Any Other Urgent Business ref: 6297 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
None.
14/12/2022 - 22/2531 - Broadview Garages, Broadview, London, NW9 ref: 6296 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report and supplementary report.
Wards affected: Queensbury;
14/12/2022 - 22/1065 - Symal House and 421 Edgware Road, London, NW9 ref: 6295 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the Mayor of London (stage 2 referral) and the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations as set out in the Committee report and supplementary report subject to the inclusion of the following highways works within the planning obligations referred to in paragraph 12 of the Recommendation section of the report: the review of the location and design of the speed restrictions situated within Holmstall Avenue adjacent to the site and any required changes to those restrictions.
Wards affected: Queensbury;
14/12/2022 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 6294 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 16 November 2022 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
14/12/2022 - Declarations of interests ref: 6293 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
None.
15/12/2022 - Authority to Agree costs uplift for Watling Gardens Design and Build Contract ref: 6298 Recommendations Approved
Due to significant changes in the market which have been verified by the Council’s employer’s agent, the cost of the scheme has increased. This decision seeks approval for the required uplift to the contract value.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 15/12/2022
Effective from: 23/12/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, in consultation with the Leader and Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform:
i) Approves the costs increase ahead of imminent execution of the design and build contract for Watling Gardens with Hill Partnerships Ltd, originally in the sum of fixed price of £38,535,643. Plus the additional sums of £480,000 to reflect the tenure changes required for the viability assessment undertaken and agreed by Cabinet in June 2022.
ii) Notes and approves that the cost increase sought is £2,964,971, which will render the total cost of construction to £41,980,605.
iii) Approves the increase of costs to be confirmed and conveyed to Hill Partnership Ltd in a side letter, which will state that the uplifted costs will be dealt with under the costs fluctuation within the JCT contract.
Wards affected: Cricklewood & Mapesbury;
Lead officer: Emily-Rae Baines
12/12/2022 - Any other urgent business ref: 6289 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
None.
12/12/2022 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 6288 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
12/12/2022 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 6277 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
There were no references from Scrutiny submitted for consideration at the meeting.
12/12/2022 - Petitions (if any) ref: 6276 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
There were no petitions submitted for consideration at the meeting.
12/12/2022 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 6275 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
None.
12/12/2022 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6274 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 14 November 2022 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
12/12/2022 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6273 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
No declarations of interest were made at the meeting.
12/12/2022 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6272 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 12/12/2022
Decision:
None received.
12/12/2022 - Zero Hours Justice Campaign And Fair Tax Declaration ref: 6287 Recommendations Approved
to support the Council’s application to
become a Silver Member of the Zero Hours Campaign and to support
the principles to be followed in becoming a Fair Tax Declaration
Authority
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to support the Council’s application to become a Silver Member of the Zero Hours Campaign and to support the principles to be followed in becoming a Fair Tax Declaration Authority.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Debra Norman
12/12/2022 - Uncollectable Debt Write-off ref: 6282 Recommendations Approved
To report on uncollectable debt write-off April 2022 to September 2022.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to note the debt written off as described, with a total value of £683,004.32 as set out in Appendix 1 (exempt) of the report.
Lead officer: Peter Cosgrove
12/12/2022 - Corporate Performance - Q2 2022/23 Performance Report ref: 6285 Recommendations Approved
Note the performance information contained in
the performance report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
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
12/12/2022 - Asset Management Strategy Delivery Plan ref: 6280 Recommendations Approved
To review and comment on the proposed Capital Budget spend for delivery of the Asset Management Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to note the proposed Capital Budget spend for delivery of the Asset Management Strategy.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ryan Collymore
12/12/2022 - Authority to Award Contracts for Parking and Traffic Civil Enforcement and Cashless Parking Services ref: 6281 Recommendations Approved
Approval to award a contract following a
tendering process.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the award a contract for the provision of Parking and Traffic Civil Enforcement Services to Marston Holdings Limited for an initial contract period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for up to a further five (5) years on an annual basis and notes that the value of the contract is estimated to be circa £4.47m per year, or circa £44.54m over the 10 year duration of the contract (excluding CPI indexation and LLW increases).
(2) To approve the award a contract for the provision of Cashless Parking (including permits) Services to Pay by Phone Limited for an initial contract period of five (5) years, with an option to at extend for further five (5) years and notes that the value of the contract is estimated to be circa £36,439 per year, or circa £364,390 over the 10 year duration of the contract (excluding indexation increases).
(3) To note the contents of Section 4 of the report with regard to the financial savings and benefits associated with the letting of the contracts referred to in (1) and (2) above.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Laura Choo
12/12/2022 - High Rise Major Works and Energy Efficiency Programme 2023 - 2026 ref: 6279 Recommendations Approved
To seek approve to vary the contract for Integrated Asset Management, Planned and Cyclical Maintenance and Responsive Repairs Maintenance Works to allow for the reinstatement of undertaken major works and delegate authority for the commissioning of a works contract. In addition, to seek approval for an extension to the contract for the works.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the variation to the contract with Wates Construction Limited for the Integrated Asset Management, Planned and Cyclical Maintenance and Responsive Repairs Maintenance Works (“IAM Contract”) to allow for the reinstatement of the undertaking of major works.
(2) To delegate the commission of a works contract for those matters detailed in Section 4 of the report from the IAM contract to the Corporate Director of Resident Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security.
(3) To approve an extension of the IAM contract in connection only with the works detailed in (2) above that had an approximate completion date of Spring 2025.
(4) To note that the value of the works detailed in (2) above may exceed £40M over 3 years.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Giuseppe Coia
12/12/2022 - SCIL contribution Grand Union Canal Pedestrian / Cycle Bridge ref: 6284 Recommendations Approved
to allocate Strategic Community Infrastructure
Levy to design, plan, construct and maintain a proposed new Grand
Union Canal bridge, subject to St George and Canal & River
Trust agreement on its preferred location
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve £6.855m Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) to design, plan, construct and maintain the proposed Grand Union Canal (GUC) bridge, subject to St George and Canal & River Trust agreement on its preferred location.
(2) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Communities and Regeneration to enter into agreements with St George, Canal and River Trust (CRT) and any other relevant third parties to negotiate terms in respect of any land transfer for the land required to site the bridge.
(3) To approve the making of a scheme under section 106(3) of the Highways Act 1980 and thereafter the submission of the scheme to the Secretary of State for Transport for confirmation.
Wards affected: Alperton;
Lead officer: Jonathan Kay
12/12/2022 - Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) - Borough Wide including Wembley Park (Wembley Stadium Events), Parks, Open Spaces, Graveyards and Cemeteries ref: 6278 Recommendations Approved
Decision regarding the prohibitions to be made for a borough wide PSPO.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet noted the comments made by John Fluxman (representing Brent Trades Council) who had requested to speak at the meeting in respect of the item. In addressing Cabinet, Mr Fluxman advised that as a representative of Brent Trades Council he was speaking to express concerns regarding the proposed inclusion of Prohibition 8 within the boroughwide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which sought to prohibit the use of a megaphone or microphone with speaker without consent. Whilst recognising the context to the introduction of the boroughwide PSPO and prohibitions identified, concerns were highlighted at what was felt to the disproportional impact of the prohibition in relation to the potential interference with the legitimate right to political protest and demonstration, which was also felt to contradict Article 11 of the Human Rights Act regarding freedom of assembly and association. Concerns were also identified in relation to the consultation process undertaken in developing the proposals as Brent Trades Council had not been included as a stakeholder.
As a result of the concerns highlighted, Mr Fluxman advised he was asking Cabinet to consider amending the proposed PSPO to ensure that political protest was also included as a specific exemption under Prohibition 8.
In responding to the comments raised, Councillor Muhammed Butt (as Leader of the Council) provided an assurance that the PSPO had not been designed to remove the freedom and right to lawful protest or to demonstrate and instead had been focussed on protecting the local community and assisting to tackle and reduce anti-social behaviour and other nuisance across the borough. The proposals were not therefore intended to prevent political campaigning or demonstration, which it was confirmed would be clarified within the final wording of any prohibition agreed. In thanking Mr Fluxman for his comments, Councillor Butt also highlighted the Council’s aim to engage with as wide a range of stakeholders as possible, which he advised it would be possible for Brent Trade Council to participate in as part of any relevant future consultation process.
Having considered the comments made Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To endorse, subject to the comments outlined above, the proposed extensions, addition of new prohibitions and the suggested removal of others set out in the full report (attached as Appendix 1 to the report included on the agenda) and accompanying appendices.
(2) To note that the Parks, Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Graveyards (POsCGs) PSPO expired on 16.09.2022
(3) To note that the Wembley Park PSPO was due to expire on 31.12.2022 and would be allowed to expire.
(4) To note that the Borough wide street drinking PSPO was due to expire on 19.10.2023. It was proposed to vary this PSPO to include the prohibitions set out in (10) below and extend its duration.
(5) To note that the prohibition relating to; Use of illegal drugs or psychoactive substances is only to be enforced by the Metropolitan Police.
(6) To approve the introduction of, in effect, one single PSPO across the entire borough with specific prohibitions in the area surrounding Wembley Stadium (Wembley Park) and POsCGs.
(7) To confirm the proposed areas shown in Appendix 4, 5 & 6 of the report.
(8) To approve the proposed removal/discontinuation of prohibitions set out in section 5 of Appendix 1 of the report.
(9) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director Resident Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Safer Communities & Public Protection for the function of making all Public Spaces Protection Order under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 Act.
(10) To note that the new PSPO would be implemented as follows:
Entire Borough (including POsCGs & Wembley Park)
(1) consumption of alcohol, (2) Use of illegal drugs or psychoactive substances (formerly known as legal highs or balloons), (3) Littering (urination or defecation), (4) Littering (spitting), (5) Littering (bottles, cans, packets, food, chewing gum, cigarettes), (6) Dog fouling (7) Illegal trading (food or other items in the street)*, (8), Use of megaphone or microphone with speaker without consent* and (9) Aggressive begging*
*Does not apply to POsCGs
Wembley Park only
(10) Illegal trading of merchandise, (11) Illegal trading of tickets (ticket touting), (12) Distribution of free literature (including giveaway items) without consent, (13) Charity collectors without consent, (14) Busking without consent, (15) Ambush marketing (including fly posting), (16) Pyrotechnics such as flares or smoke emitters, (17) Obstruction of the public highway, preventing the free flow of person’s movement and (18) Flying of drones
Parks, Open Spaces, Cemeteries & Graveyards only
(19) Unauthorised use of motor vehicles (including e-scooters and e-bicycles), (20) Use of permitted vehicles without due care and attention, (21) Loss of control of dogs (dog not within eyesight of owner and/or do not respond to recall), (22) Dogs that are prohibited from specific areas, (23) Letting a dog off a lead in a specified area, (24) More than four dogs being walked at the same time, (25) Flying drones and model aircrafts without consent, (26) The lighting of fires or use of barbeques, (27) The use of fireworks without consent, (28) Defacing or damaging fixtures, furniture or other items, (29) Launching of sky lanterns, (30) Feeding wild animals inclusive of birds and (31) Unauthorised events or activities.
activities.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susana.Figueiredo
12/12/2022 - Brent Infrastructure Funding Statement 2021-22 ref: 6283 Recommendations Approved
For Cabinet to agree the publication of the Brent Infrastructure Funding Statement as set out in the report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the content of the report and Appendix 1 “Brent Infrastructure Funding Statement 2021/22”.
(2) To approve the 2021/22 Brent Infrastructure Funding Statement for publication online.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Holley
12/12/2022 - Approval to participate in a Pan London Vehicle for the commissioning of placements for looked after children and care leavers ref: 6286 Recommendations Approved
Approval to participate in a Pan London Vehicle for the commissioning of placements for looked after children and care leavers.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/12/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 20/12/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To agree for Brent to become a member of a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, provisionally to be known as the Pan London Vehicle (“PLV”) in order to develop and then oversee the running of London’s Secure Children’s Home provision for a five-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028 with break clause after three years as set out in Section 8 of the report; and in addition:
(a) with reference to paragraph 4.5 in the report, to agree that the preference would be for the PLV to be hosted by London Councils in order to ensure appropriate political oversight from all participating boroughs;
(b) to explore the potential to collaborate with other PLV members on future joint commissioning programmes.
(2) To commit in principle to joint oversight and risk/benefit sharing, through the PLV, of the Secure Children’s Home (“SCH”) provision, for a five-year period to 31st March 2028, including the build, service development and service commissioning phases, subject to ratification after the revision of the SCH business case, and renewable on a ten yearly cycle thereafter, with break-point after five years.
(3) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Children and Young Peoplein consultation with the Corporate Director, Finance and Resources and the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools to make the final determination on the Council’s membership of the PLV, following completion of the revised SCH business case and legal documentation and, if appropriate, to enter into all the legal agreements, contracts and other documents on behalf of the Council required to implement and run any aspect of the PLV arrangements.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shirley Parks
13/12/2022 - Award of a contract for Microsoft Dynamics Licensing ref: 6290 Recommendations Approved
Award of a contract for Microsoft Dynamics
Licensing.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 22/12/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader, and in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of the Microsoft Dynamics Licenses for the Shared Technology Services Boroughs to Bytes Software Services Limited for a term of 5 years in the sum of £4,450,000.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
14/12/2022 - Authority to Award a Block Contract for residential children’s home beds for young people aged 12-17 discharged from hospital after a mental health crisis (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6291 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the creation of a test and learn project funded from the ICS CAMHS Provider Collaborative comprising Central North West London (CNWL) and West London (WL) health trusts. It will create a new discharge pathway from local hospitals to Ofsted registered residential children homes placements that will cover children of local authorities within the North West London Integrated Care System (NWL ICS) with approval being sought to award the necessary contract.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Children & Young People
Decision published: 14/12/2022
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
To approve the award of the contract for residential children’s home beds for young people aged 12-17 discharged from hospital after a mental health crisis for a period of approximately 10 months in the sum of £483,000 to Aspire House.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michelle Gwyther