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23/09/2022 - Authority to award a contract for the Harlesden High Street Heritage Works (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6162 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to award a contract for delivery of the Harlesden High Street Heritage Works as per Contract Standing Order 88.
Decision Maker: Director Regeneration, Growth and Employment
Decision published: 29/09/2022
Effective from: 23/09/2022
Decision:
That the Director Regeneration, Growth and Employment:
i) Approves the award of a contract for the delivery of the Harlesden High Street Heritage Works to Cuttle Construction Ltd for £257,363.
Lead officer: Neil Martin
22/09/2022 - Authority to Vary and Extend a Contract in respect of Adult Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service with Dimensions (UK) Limited (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6160 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to vary and extend a contract in respect of the Learning Disability Service at 18 Ruby Street, NW10 9HJ with Dimensions (UK) Ltd, as required by Contract Standing Order 112.
Decision Maker: Director - Adult Social Care
Decision published: 27/09/2022
Effective from: 22/09/2022
Decision:
That the Operational Director Adult Social Care:
i) Approves the variation of the contract to allow for a 12-month extension of the current contract with Dimensions (UK) Ltd for an Adult Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service at 18 Ruby Street from 14 October 2022 to 13 October 2023.
ii) Subject to approval of (i) approves the extension of the current contract with Dimensions (UK) Ltd for a period of 12 months from 14 October 2022 to 13 October 2023.
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
23/09/2022 - Authority to Award the contract for a Multidisciplinary Architecturally-Led Design Team for the New Bridge Park Centre Development ref: 6149 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to award a contract for
the Multidisciplinary Architecturally-Led Design Team for the New
Bridge Park Centre Development as per Contract Standing Order
88
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 26/09/2022
Effective from: 27/09/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees the award of contract for a Multi-disciplinary Architecturally-Led Design Team for the New Bridge Park Centre Development to Ridge and Partners LLP, for the value of £1,023,930, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
15/09/2022 - Authority to procure a works contractor through a Framework Agreement - Seymour Court and Lidding Road, Kenton (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6148 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 26/09/2022
Effective from: 15/09/2022
Lead officer: Henry.Kuteyi
23/09/2022 - Authority to Award the contract for technical consultants for the New Bridge Park Centre Development ref: 6150 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to award a contract for
the technical consultants for the New Bridge Park Centre
Development as per Contract Standing Order 88
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 26/09/2022
Effective from: 04/10/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees the award of contract for the technical consultancy services for the New Bridge Park Centre Development to Mott MacDonald Ltd, for the value of £2,223,930, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
23/09/2022 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Wembley National Stadium Ltd for the premises known as The East Village, External Concourse, Level 1 East, Wembley National Stadium, HA9 0WS, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 6335 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 23/09/2022 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 23/09/2022
Effective from: 23/09/2022
Decision:
Granted
The Committee were satisfied that appropriate steps had and would be taken to minimise risks
22/09/2022 - Private Housing Service Selective Licensing Schemes Consultation (Non Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6141 Recommendations Approved
To seek permission to proceed to public consultation, on the proposals to designate Selective licensing schemes for privately rented properties in Brent.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 23/09/2022
Effective from: 22/09/2022
Decision:
To agree for the Council to consult on:
(i) introducing a selective licensing scheme designation for five years in the three wards of Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green and Willesden Green (covering 18% of the Private Rented Sector stock in Brent) on the grounds of poor property conditions and anti-social behaviour as set out in paragraph 3.1.1 of the accompanying report;
(ii) introducing a selective licensing scheme designation for five years in 18 wards of the borough of Brent excluding Dollis Hill, Harlesden & Kensal Green, Willesden Green and Wembley Park on the ground of poor property conditions as set out in paragraph 3.1.2 of this report;
(iii) setting the fees for selective licensing for the above-mentioned proposed designations at £340.00 for the application fee and £300.00 for the remaining fee if the application for a licence is approved; and
(iv) the review and content of licensing conditions for selective licensing as set out in paragraph 7.5 of the accompanying report and the main consultation report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Spencer Randolph
22/09/2022 - South Kilburn Regeneration Programme: Award of contract to a developer partner for the redevelopment of the Neville House, Winterleys, Carlton House and Carlton Hall (NWCC) Site ref: 6140 Recommendations Approved
To award the contract for the redevelopment of the NWCC site to a developer contractor.
Decision Maker: Director Regeneration, Growth and Employment
Decision published: 22/09/2022
Effective from: 30/09/2022
Decision:
To approve the award of the contract for the development of 1-8 Neville House, 1-64 Winterleys, 113-128 Carlton House and Carlton Hall contractor to Countryside Partnerships Plc.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Emma Sweeney
21/09/2022 - Authority to vary and extend contracts with enforcement agents for Council Tax (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6136 Recommendations Approved
To seek authority to vary and extend the contracts in respect of enforcement agent services for revenue and debt services.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 22/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the four contracts for enforcement agent services for revenue and debt services with Newlyn, CDER, Equita and oneSource to allow for an additional extension period of 8 months
(2) To approve the extension of the contracts detailed in (1) above for a period of eight months from 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2023.
(3) To note that all enforcement agents work in accordance with the Council’s Ethical Debt Recovery Policy.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Cosgrove
09/09/2022 - Authority to award contract for Harlesden Library Refurbishment Project ref: 6129 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to award a contract for internal alterations and refurbishment works to Harlesden Library.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Resident Services
Decision published: 15/09/2022
Effective from: 24/09/2022
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Resident Services:
i) Approves the award of the contract for the Refurbishment works at Harlesden Library to Etec Contracts Services Ltd.
Wards affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green;
Lead officer: Stephanie Wilson
13/09/2022 - Apologies for Absence and Clarification of Alternate Members ref: 6130 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/09/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/09/2022
Effective from: 13/09/2022
Decision:
Apologies were received from Councillor Mahmood and Councillor Rajan – Seelan. Councillor Ahmed and Councillor Collymore attended as a substitute members.
13/09/2022 - Any Other Urgent Business ref: 6134 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/09/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/09/2022
Effective from: 13/09/2022
Decision:
None.
13/09/2022 - 21/3941 - Part of Westend Saab, 2A Bridgewater Road and Boyriven Textile, Bridgewater Road, Wembley, HA0 1AJ ref: 6133 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/09/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/09/2022
Effective from: 13/09/2022
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to stage 2 referral to the GLA, the conditions and informatives as set out in the committee report and supplementary report, together with completion of the Section 106 Agreement .
Wards affected: Alperton;
13/09/2022 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 6132 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/09/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/09/2022
Effective from: 13/09/2022
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 17 August 2022 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
13/09/2022 - Declarations of interests ref: 6131 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 13/09/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 15/09/2022
Effective from: 13/09/2022
Decision:
None.
12/09/2022 - Any other urgent business ref: 6128 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.
12/09/2022 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 6127 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
12/09/2022 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 6119 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
There were no references from Scrutiny submitted for consideration at the meeting.
12/09/2022 - Petitions (if any) ref: 6121 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
5.1 Anti-social behaviour King Edward VII Park
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Mr Manish Tivedy, speaking on behalf of local residents living in the area surrounding King Edward VII Park, who highlighted concerns relating to anti-social behaviour and noise impacting residents as a result of large scale gatherings being held in the park over weekends late into the evening. Members were advised that the request to speak and action being sought was supported by a petition which contained 71 signatories.
In addressing Cabinet, Manish Trivedy highlighted the following key issues:
· Concerns at the noise, litter, nuisance and anti-social behaviour impacting on local residents surrounding the park as a result of the large scale gatherings reported. 19 separate incidents had been reported to the police including threatening behaviour and violence.
· Residents had met with officers within the Parks Service to explain the issues and nuisance they were experiencing and were grateful for the initial response provided.
In terms of a way forward residents were seeking a solution that was both operational and strategic in order to address the concerns highlighted. Whilst supportive of the Council’s strategic approach in seeking to educate those causing the problems about the impact locally, acknowledgement was also being sought from Cabinet regarding the extent of the problems and need for action to be taken, including use and enforcement of Public Space Protection Orders. In summing up, Mr Trivedy recognised the limited resources available but advised that he was keen to ensure residents continued to work in partnership with the Council in order to resolve the situation.
In responding, Councillor Krupa Sheth, as Cabinet member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, acknowledged that the nuisance being experienced by residents was unacceptable and confirmed she had been in contact with ward councillors about the concerns highlighted within the petition. In terms of a way forward she was aware that the concerns had been raised with the Community Safety and Safer Neighbourhood Teams, as well as officers within the Parks Service. As a result a plan was now being developed to tackle the issues highlighted, with the Council committed to continuing to work with residents to ensure the park remained a safe and pleasant environment for local residents and the nuisance being experienced was addressed.
Councillor Farah, as Cabinet Member for Safer Communities and Public Protection, also acknowledged the concerns identified and advised he was also keen to ensure that the ongoing engagement with local residents continued in order to resolve the issues.
5.2 Islamia Primary School Site
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Jamad Guled, speaking on behalf of the parents of pupils at Islamia Primary School regarding arrangements for the provision of an alternative site for the School. Members were advised that the request to speak and action being sought was supported by a petition which contained 509 signatories.
In presenting the petition, Jamad Guled highlighted the following:
· The anxiety and concerns expressed by parents at Islamia Primary School regarding arrangements to secure ongoing provision of the school on an alternative site following the eviction order for the current site issued by the Yusuf Islam Foundation.
· The concerns highlighted by parents relating to the proposed alternative location currently identified on the former Roe Green Strathcona School site, in terms of affordability, accessibility, existing high density of population in the area, environmental and safety issues particularly in terms of travel arrangements. It was felt these issues would particularly impact parents struggling with the cost of living crisis and pupils with disabilities.
· The need to ensure a full Equality Impact Assessment was carried out in relation to the proposed site in order to ensure that vulnerable families were protected and supported as a result of the additional travel requirements and to monitor the impact in terms of any resultant home schooling with the Council called upon to ensure they were acting in the best interest of Islamia School pupils.
· As an alternative proposals, parents were keen to explore, as a preferred option, the potential use of the new school site being developed as part of the South Kilburn regeneration programme given its proximity to the current site and existing capacity of other neighbouring schools in the area when compared to the Islamia School.
In responding, Councillor Butt, as Leader of the Council, advised the petitioners that whilst noting the concerns expressed and willing to work with the school and parents in seeking to secure future provision on an alternative site, there was a need to recognise the limited range of options available. In terms of the South Kilburn site, he advised this was not a viable option in terms of both timing and its future allocated use as part of the existing South Kilburn masterplan.
Councillor Grahl, as Cabinet member for Children, Young People and Schools, also acknowledged the anxiety and frustration of parents and thanked those involved in the petition for presenting it to the Cabinet. She also highlighted the difficulties in identifying a suitable alternative site at the current time along with fluctuations in demand and, as a result, hoped the petitioners would recognise the effort that had been put into developing the current proposals in relation to the Strathcona site. She assured those present that should the plan to locate Islamia Primary School at Strathcona progress, the Council would seek to facilitate a smooth transition in terms of the arrangements supporting any move to the site, including for those with additional needs.
Nigel Chapman (Corporate Director Children and Young People) concluded the response advising the petitioners that, subject to approval of the accompanying report on the agenda, a statutory consultation process would need to be undertaken and managed by the School Governing Body. In seeking to assure parents, he advised this would provide an opportunity for them to formally contribute and provide their views on the proposals in advance of any final decision being confirmed.
12/09/2022 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 6118 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.
12/09/2022 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6120 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting, held on Monday 18 July 2022, be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
12/09/2022 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6117 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.
12/09/2022 - The Future of Islamia Primary School ref: 6122 Recommendations Approved
To receive an update regarding the future of Islamia Primary School.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet NOTED the comments by Sofia Moussaoui, representing the Governing Body of Islamia Primary School, who had requested to speak on the report in relation to the future of Islamia Primary School. In commenting on the proposals within the report she advised that the main aim of the Governing Body moving forward was to secure the future of Islamia Primary School. As such she advised the Governing Body remained committed to ensure that the necessary funding and a suitable, viable alternative site was secured for the school. This recognised the advice from the Council that the South Kilburn site identified as the preferred alternative by the parents who had signed the petition was not a viable option given the timing of its availability and allocated use.
In advance of the report being considered, Councillor Butt again assured the petitioners about the formal consultation that would need to be undertaken by the Governing Body, should the recommendations be agreed, along with the work being undertaken with the School and Governing Board in order to maintain and secure the schools future provision on the basis of the proposals identified.
Having noted the report, including the exempt information within the appendix, and the comments raised by the petitioners and Governing Body representatives at the meeting Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the historical context and background set out in the report.
(2) To note that the Yusuf Islam Foundation has issued eviction notices to its Voluntary Aided Islamia Primary School and that the future options for the school were for the school to either relocate or close.
(3) To note the proposal to relocate Islamia Primary School to the Strathcona site as a 2FE school and agree to allocate up to £8.0m capital towards the total project costs of £10.0m, noting that the preferred option was estimated to cost £9.11m.
(4) To approve the delegation of authority to agree pre-tender considerations, procure and award the necessary works contracts valued in excess of £5m to the Corporate Director Finances and Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform.
(5) To note that if the school relocated to the Strathcona school site, the site could be transferred into the name of the Yusuf Islam Foundation who would be required to hold the site for the benefit of the Islamia Primary School. Further details in terms of ownership would be set out in a Trust Deed. This would ensure that the primary school would be protected from eviction in future.
(6) To note that a statutory consultation process to allow the relocation of Islamia Primary School as a 2FE Primary School to the Strathcona site would need to be undertaken and that the Governing Board would be responsible for making this proposal through statutory consultation.
(7) To acknowledge that, should the Strathcona site be used for Islamia Primary School, then an alternative site would be required to deliver Post-16 SEND provision.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shirley Parks
12/09/2022 - Public Spaces Protection Order Nuisance Vehicles ref: 6124 Recommendations Approved
To seek cabinet approval for a PSPO to tackle Nuisance Vehicles subject to a favourable consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the rationale for the proposed implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Nuisance Vehicles and private e-scooters, as set out in the report.
(2) To note the outcome of the recent consultation process, indicating significant support for its creation.
(3) To confirm the scope of the PSPO, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report, and give authority to the Director for Environment and Leisure to set the date on which the PSPO would become effective and in force.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Simon Egbor
12/09/2022 - Membership of the i4B Holding Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd Boards ref: 6126 Recommendations Approved
To agree the proposed changes to the Board membership and governance arrangements of the Council's housing companies i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To agree that Martin Smith and Akintoye Durowoju’s terms as Chair and Director for i4B and FWH be extended for a further three years.
(2) To agree the appointment of Phil Porter as a Director of i4B and FWH for a period of three years.
(3) To note that Gail Tolley had stood down as a Director of i4B and FWH as of 1 September 2022.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Harry Chavasse
12/09/2022 - Workforce Strategy ref: 6123 Recommendations Approved
To consider the Council’s Workforce Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To agree the Workforce Strategy 2022-25.
(2) To agree the proposed governance arrangements in respect of oversight of the implementation of the strategy, as set out in paragraph 3.7 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Williams
12/09/2022 - Church End Growth Area Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ref: 6125 Recommendations Approved
To present the draft Church End Growth Area Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document SPD) for approval, prior to publication and statutory consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the draft Church End Growth Area Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (CEGA Masterplan SPD) for publication and statutory consultation.
Wards affected: Roundwood; Willesden Green;
Lead officer: Alice Lester
12/09/2022 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6116 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.