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15/11/2022 - Approval to extend a joint commissioning Section 75 partner agreement with NHS England (London Region) for Oral health promotion services in the borough of Brent (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6269 Recommendations Approved
In accordance with Contract Standing Order 112 this decision regards the extension of an Agreement entered into pursuant to Section 75 of the National Health Service Act 2006 with NHS England (London Region) for joint commissioning of Oral Health Promotion services for another 5 years.
Decision Maker: Director of Public Health
Decision published: 05/12/2022
Effective from: 15/11/2022
Decision:
To confirm approval of the extension of an agreement entered into pursuant to Section 75 of the National Health Service Act 2006 with NHS England (London Region) for joint commissioning of Oral Health Promotion services in Brent for a period of 5 years
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dr Melanie Smith
24/11/2022 - Approval for Direct Award for 10 step down beds (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6266 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for a direct award for 6 step down beds at Willesden Court Care Home and 4 step down beds at Dawpool Road.
Decision Maker: Director of Brent Integrated Care Partnership
Decision published: 02/12/2022
Effective from: 24/11/2022
Decision:
That the Director of Integrated Care Partnership:
i) Notes that the Corporate Director Finance and Resources has granted an exemption from the requirement to obtain 3 written quotes for 2 Low Value Contracts.
ii) Notes the pre-tender considerations.
iii) Approves the direct award of contracts for:
a. MHA Care to provide 6 step-down beds at Willesden Court Care Home, Brent for a period of 5 months until 31 March 2023. The total cost of the contract will be £177,000.
b. Roof Services will provide the remaining 4 step down beds at Dawpool Road, Dollis Hill, Brent, for a period of 4 months until 31 March 2023. The total cost of the contract will be £100,000.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lorraine Regan
25/11/2022 - Application to Green Heating Network Funding Round 3 for External Grant Funding (non-key Cabinet member decision) ref: 6268 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to submit the application for grant funding from the Green Heat Network Fund for the procurement of a contractor which will design build operate and maintain the low carbon district heating network in South Kilburn.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 02/12/2022
Effective from: 25/11/2022
Decision:
That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Agrees to the submission of this application for grant funding from the Green Heat Network Fund for the procurement of a contractor which will design, build, operate and maintain the low carbon district heating network in South Kilburn.
Lead officer: Catherine Arotsky
21/11/2022 - Authority to approve grant funding for The Forge @Park Royal's Employment and Skills Hub (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6246 For Determination
To request approval to award grant funding of £35,000 to The Forge @ Park Royal in accordance with paragraph 13 of part 3 of the constitution.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience
Decision published: 23/11/2022
Effective from: 21/11/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Citizen Experience, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees to award the grant funding of £35,000 to The Forge @ Park Royal, in accordance with paragraph 13 of part 3 of the constitution.
Lead officer: Joanne Thomas
22/11/2022 - Award of Kinch Grove and Oxgate Gardens (Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6245 Recommendations Approved
To award the contracts for two learning
disability services at Kinch Grove and Oxgate Gardens
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 23/11/2022
Effective from: 01/12/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the award of contract for the provision of Learning Disabilities Services at 7 Kinch Grove, HA9 9TF and Oxgate Gardens, NW2 6EA, to Voyage 1 Limited t/a Voyage care, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the constitution, for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for up to two years on a 1 + 1 (one plus one) basis.
Wards affected: Barnhill; Dollis Hill;
Lead officer: Martin Crick
09/11/2022 - Authority to Direct Award a Contract for 4 months to Avery Health Care to Delivery 19 Rehabilitation Beds at Birchwood Grange Care Home (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 6244 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to award a direct award for 19 rehabilitation beds at the Aster Unit, Birchwood Grange for a period of 4 months.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Care, Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 21/11/2022
Effective from: 09/11/2022
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Adult Social Care and Health:
i) Notes the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care has granted an exemption from the requirement to tender for a Contract for 19 rehabilitation beds.
ii) Notes the Contract Standing Order 89 considerations.
iii) Approves the direct award of the contract for the delivery of 19 rehabilitation beds at Aster Unit, Birchwood Grange, for a period of 4 months, from the 1 December 2022 to 31 March 2022, to Avery Health Care.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lorraine Regan
02/11/2022 - Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of 19 Rehabilitation Beds Through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6243 Recommendations Approved
To seek member approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for 19 rehabilitation beds at the Aster Unit, Birchwood Grange Care Home, for a period of five months.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 21/11/2022
Effective from: 02/11/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for 19 rehabilitation beds at the Aster Unit, Birchwood Grange Care Home, for a period of 5 months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lorraine Regan
16/11/2022 - Contract Variation for the Design and Build Contract with Cosmur Construction (London) Ltd for the Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Dining Hall Project (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6242 For Determination
To request approval for contract variations for the Design and Build Contract with Cosmur Construction (London) Ltd for the Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Dining Hall Project.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 18/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
That the Director Property and Assets:
i) Approves the variation of Contract with Cosmur Construction (London) Ltd for the Design and Build contract for the Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Dining Hall Project.
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
17/11/2022 - Application to the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1 for external grant funding (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6240 Recommendations Approved
The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) is a grant fund administered by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) that aims to support Registered Providers of social housing with making improvements to the energy performance of their housing stock. This decision seeks approval to submit an application for the current wave of funding for works to support energy efficiency improvements to housing stock.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security
Decision published: 18/11/2022
Effective from: 17/11/2022
Decision:
To approve the submission of an application for grant funding as set out in Section 5 of the accompanying report from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Myers
16/11/2022 - Apologies for Absence and Clarification of Alternate Members ref: 6233 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/11/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
Apologies were received from Councillor Mahmood.
16/11/2022 - Any Other Urgent Business ref: 6239 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/11/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
None.
16/11/2022 - 22/1282- 7 &7A Sidmouth Road, London, NW2 5HH ref: 6238 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/11/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Committee report and supplementary report. and an additional condition to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the ecology survey.
Wards affected: Brondesbury Park;
16/11/2022 - 22/1386 - Minterne Road Garages, Minterne Road,Harrow ref: 6237 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/11/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Committee report and supplementary report.
Wards affected: Kenton;
16/11/2022 - 22/2225 - Fairgate House, 390-400 and 402-408 (Even), High Road Wembley, HA9 ref: 6236 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/11/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to referral to the Mayor of London (stage 2 referral) and the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations, and conditions and informatives as detailed in the Committee report and supplementary report.
Wards affected: Wembley Hill;
16/11/2022 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 6235 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/11/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 13 July 2022 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
16/11/2022 - Declarations of interests ref: 6234 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 16/11/2022 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 17/11/2022
Effective from: 16/11/2022
Decision:
All Committee members received approaches from local residents objecting to Item 6 Application – 22/1282 7 & 7A Sidmouth Road, NW2 5HH
14/11/2022 - Any other urgent business ref: 6228 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
None.
14/11/2022 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 6227 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
14/11/2022 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 6217 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
There were no references from Scrutiny submitted for consideration at the meeting.
14/11/2022 - Petitions (if any) ref: 6216 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
There were no petitions submitted for consideration at the meeting.
14/11/2022 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 6215 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
None.
14/11/2022 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6214 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 17 October 2022 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
14/11/2022 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6213 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
Peter Gadsdon (Corporate Director Resident Services) and Phil Porter (Corporate Director Adult Social Care) declared personal interests in relation to Agenda Item 8 (Update on New Affordable Housing Supply) as Council appointed Directors on the Boards of i4B & FWH Ltd.
Councillor Muhammed Butt declared a personal interest in relation to Agenda Item 8 (Update on New Affordable Housing Supply) in view of his brother (Councillor Saqib Butt) also serving as a Council appointed Director on the Boards of i4B & FWH Ltd.
There were no other declarations of interest made at the meeting.
14/11/2022 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6212 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 14/11/2022
Decision:
None received.
14/11/2022 - Cost of Living Crisis: Supporting Residents with a Warm Place in Brent this Winter ref: 6222 Recommendations Approved
to note the action the Council is taking to
help mitigate the impact of the Cost of Living Crisis, specifically
the issue of energy bills this winter.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note that the Council network of “Warm Welcome Spaces” had commenced with the Council’s libraries registered on the warm welcome national website.
(2) To note that work was under way to develop a cohesive joint offer for residents to access support, advice, warmth and temporary refuge or respite through the network of “Warm Welcome Spaces”.
(3) To note that the Council will work with partners across Brent to maximise impact and map where offers of support meet the needs and demands of Brent residents.
(4) To note that a Council Project Group had been established reporting to the Council’s Cost of Living Crisis Working Group, to monitor the take up and impact of the Warm Welcome Spaces approach. Representatives include Customer Access, Public Health, Strategy and Partnerships, Children & Young People: Early Help, Adult Social Care, and the Communications Team.
(5) To note that meetings of the Group will take place as the autumn and winter season progresses; in order that the impact of actions can be (re)worked, (re)considered and monitored.
(6) To note that Facilities Management will prioritise maintenance of heating systems across the Council’s estate to maintain the Council’s public offer.
(7) To note the proposal to progress the action plan tasks to the proposed timetable.
(9) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Resident Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Equalities and Culture to set the eligibility criteria in respect of the funds available within the Council’s current budget for a “Warm Welcome Spaces Grant”.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Thomas Cattermole
14/11/2022 - Complaints Annual Report 2021-22 ref: 6226 Recommendations Approved
To present the Complaints Annual Report 2021-22
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to note Brent’s performance in managing and resolving complaints, as detailed within the Complaints Annual Report for 2021-22.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mariza Barros
14/11/2022 - Draft Budget 2023/24 ref: 6218 Recommendations Approved
to set out the Council’s budget
proposals for 2023/24 and beyond.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED
(1) To note the overall financial position, as set out within the report.
(2) To approve consultation on the new budget proposals, as set out in Appendices A and B of the report.
(3) To agree to consult on a Council Tax increase of 2.99% (consisting of a 1.99% general increase plus 1% for the Adult Social Care Precept) in 2023/24.
(4) To endorse the approach to the statutory process of consultation, scrutiny and equalities between November 2022 and February 2023, as set out in Section 8 of the report.
(5) To endorse the changes to the technical budget assumptions underpinning the budget, as set out in Section 4 of the report.
(6) To note the position with regard to the funding for Schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant, as set out in Section 9 of the report.
(7) To note the rent increase for 2023/24 would be subject to the outcome of the government consultation on the proposed rent cap, as set out in Section 10 of this report.
(8) To note the position with regard to the Capital programme, as set out in Section 11 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Minesh Patel
14/11/2022 - Annual Procurement Strategy Report - FY 2021-22 ref: 6225 Recommendations Approved
For Cabinet to note and approve the Annual Procurement Strategy report 2021-2022
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to note and endorse the Annual Procurement Strategy Report 2021/22 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
Lead officer: Rajesh Shori
14/11/2022 - Refurbishment of Granville New Homes ref: 6221 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To agree the criteria for the works as set out in Section 4 of the report.
(2) To approve the inviting of tenders and awarding the contract to a suitably experienced Technical Consultancy that will manage the design, procurement and delivery of the refurbishment works to the properties based on the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 8.4 of the report.
(3) To delegate of the award of the contract for Technical Consultancy to the Corporate Director, Residents Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security.
(4) To delegate approval of the procurement, pre tender consideration, evaluation and contract award to a suitably experienced Contractor that will undertake the refurbishment works to the properties, to the Corporate Director, Residents Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness & Renters Security.
(5) To approve the allocation of £26.4m inclusive of VAT from capital to fund the Works and Technical Consultancy services in accordance with the detail set out in the report.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Ryan Collymore
14/11/2022 - Future St Raphael's Estate ref: 6220 Recommendations Approved
To receive an update on progress with the community proposals and priority areas within the St Raphael’s Estate development scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note and approve the £30m budget and spending proposal, as detailed within the report.
(2) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Resident Services in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources and Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, to approve any procurement of services and spend to successfully deliver all improvements outlined in Appendix A of the report, in accordance with the budgets set out in the proposal.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
14/11/2022 - Update on New Affordable Housing Supply ref: 6219 Recommendations Approved
To receive an update on delivery of the New Council Homes Programme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet noted the comments made by Councillor Georgiou who had requested to speak at the meeting in respect of the item. In addressing Cabinet Councillor Georgiou whilst recognising the increasing demand for affordable social housing and welcoming the update provided within the report, sought clarification in relation to the number of new Council homes which had been developed and let to date under the New Council Homes Programme along with a breakdown on rent levels and tenure, including any provided under a shared ownership model. In expressing concern at the definition and inclusion of shared ownership as an affordable housing product, Councillor Georgiou supported the need for a more detailed review around the demand for shared ownership within Brent prior to any new Brent Shared Ownership offer being considered. Pending this he urged Cabinet to consider rejecting the approach outlined within the report towards the conversion of schemes offering units at London Affordable Rent to Shared Ownership and also to consider preventing developers using shared ownership as an alternative to offering what he felt were more genuinely affordable housing products.
In responding to the comments raised, Councillor Muhammed Butt (as Leader of the Council) felt it important to recognise the pressure on the Council to address increasing demand for the provision of affordable social housing across the borough along with the difficult nature of choices needing to be made around available options, given the significant challenges in meeting the level of need identified. In view of the clarification being sought, Councillor Butt advised he would arrange for a detailed response to be provided on the issues raised by Councillor Georgiou outside of the meeting.
Having considered the comments made Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the content of the report and approve (as a result of clarification provided) the following officers, namely Corporate Director Residents Services and Corporate Director Communities & Regeneration being authorised in respect of projects which are the responsibility of their departments (in consultation with Cabinet Members for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security & Regeneration and Planning respectively):
· To convert schemes to include alternative tenures, either shared ownership or open market sale, with a view to making schemes viable and prioritise delivery of larger homes;
· To utilise conversion in larger schemes to address financial pressures on schemes currently in contract;
· To utilise conversion in larger schemes in order to address viability gaps for schemes not yet in contract but would provide much needed larger family sized accommodation.
(2) To note the update provided for the Wembley Housing Zone.
(3) To note the update provided for St Raphael’s estate.
(4) To approve that all new planning permission applications submitted as part of the New Council Homes Programme (NCHP) going forward commit to 50% affordable housing with a view to delivering above this wherever possible.
(5) To approve a capital budget allocation of £44m (including 10% contingency) for the development at Edgware Road.
(6) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Resident Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director for Finance & Resources and Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renter Security, to agree pre-tender considerations, invite tenders, evaluate tenders and thereafter to award development/construction contracts with developers/contractors for Edgware Road to the value of £40m + 10%.
(7) To approve the use of Modern Methods of Construction for a minimum of 25% of all homes built under the second Homes for Londoners Programme as required by the GLA.
(8) To commission a report into shared ownership demand in Brent and examples of best practice in order to influence a new ‘Brent shared ownership offer’.
(9) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Resident Services, to make an application to seek Secretary of State’s consent under section 19 of the Housing Act 1985 to appropriate any part of St Raphael’s Estate necessary to progress the development for planning purposes so that part of the Estate is no longer held for the purpose of Part II of the Housing Act 1985 as set out in Appendix 5 of the report.
(10) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Resident Services in Consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security to consider the impact of the Public Sector Equalities Duty implications and to ensure compliance with that duty and to consult with those affected by the appropriation of areas within St Raphael’s Estate and to consider the responses of the consultation and thereafter and where appropriate to appropriate the relevant parts of the St Raphael’s Estate for planning purposes in order to facilitate the development pursuant to section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as set out in Appendix 5 of the report.
(11) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Resident Services in consultation with the Lead Member Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security to appropriate part of the open space at St Raphael’s Estate s necessary to progress the development pursuant section 122 (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 and prior to doing so to advertise for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper circulating in the area in which the land is situated and consider any objections to the proposed appropriation which may be made to them.
(12) To approve the reduction of the affordable homes to be built at Neville and Winterleys on behalf of the Council from 101 units to 95 units in line with the proposal set out in section 6.5 to 6.7 of the report. To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Resident Services, any further changes up to a 5% tolerance.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Patricia Gillis
14/11/2022 - Consultation on Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools for 2024-2025 ref: 6224 Recommendations Approved
Consultation on Admissions Arrangements for Community Schools in Brent for 2024 – 2025.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve consultation on the following changes to the Admission Arrangements for Brent Community Schools for 2024/25:
(a) the removal of all admission criteria determined by catchment area, and their replacement with criteria for all siblings and all other children;
(b) a change to lift the priority of the children of staff criterion to before siblings;
(c) expansion of the Medical and Social Needs criterion to include consideration of the medical or social needs of family members with caring or parental responsibility for an applicant.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shirley Parks
14/11/2022 - School Place Planning Strategy 2019-23 Refresh ref: 6223 Recommendations Approved
To consider an update to the School Place Planning Strategy 2019 – 2023 that was approved in Cabinet in November 2018.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/11/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/11/2022
Effective from: 22/11/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the refresh of the School Place Planning Strategy 2019-2023 as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.
(2) To note that Planning Areas had been reviewed to align with the new ward boundaries and that Planning Area 5 had been divided into two Planning Areas to support analysis of school places in the south of the borough.
(3) To note current forecasts for primary and secondary places indicated a fall in demand in the short term, with larger impacts on some planning areas than others.
(4) To note there remained significant and increasing demand for places that meet the needs of children and young people with SEND aged 0-25, and the planned strategies for addressing this need (including the SEN Capital Programme of £44.19m approved by Cabinet in January 2022).
(5) To note the reported impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Early Years provision and the strategies to support recovery in the sector.
Lead officer: Shirley Parks