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30/05/2022 - Award of a contract for Microsoft Licensing, and termination of existing contract ref: 5981 Recommendations Approved
To terminate the existing contract for Microsoft Subscription Licenses, and award a new contract for the licensing.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform
Decision published: 30/05/2022
Effective from: 09/06/2022
Decision:
That the Deputy Leader, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the termination of the existing contract with Bytes Software Services Ltd that includes E3 Microsoft Licences for the London Borough of Brent.
ii) Approves the award of a new contract for a term of three years to include Microsoft E5 Licences for the London Borough of Brent to Bytes Software Services Ltd.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philippa Brewin
18/05/2022 - Mayors Announcements ref: 5980 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
NOTED the announcements from the Mayor in relation to:
· The deaths of former Councillors Francis Eniola, Nkechie Amalu Johnson & Alan Johnston.
· Brent Council having received the Councillor Development Charter Plus Award.
18/05/2022 - Appointment of the Leader of the Council ref: 5974 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
Councillor Muhammed But was elected to serve as Leader of the Council for a term of office expiring in May 2026.
18/05/2022 - Calendar of Council Meetings for the 2022/2023 Municipal Year ref: 5978 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
Council RESOLVED
(1) To approve the dates for Full Council and other meetings to take place during the 2022-23 Municipal Year, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
(2) That the Head of Executive & Member Services be authorised to make any alterations deemed necessary to the Municipal Calendar during the course of the year having consulted with the Leader of the Council, Leaders of the Opposition Group(s) and Chair of the affected meeting.
18/05/2022 - Appointment to Committees and Outside Bodies including the appointment of Chairs & Vice-Chairs ref: 5977 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
Council RESOLVED :
(1) To approve the appointments of members, co-opted members and substitutes to Council Committees and Outside Bodies for the 2022-2023 Municipal Year, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.
(2) To approve the appointments of Chairs and Vice Chairs to Council Committees for the 2022-2023 Municipal Year, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report.
An amendment moved by Councillor Kansagra at the meeting seeking to appoint a Conservative Group member as Chair of Kingsbury & Kenton Brent Connects was, on being put to the vote, declared LOST.
(3) To note the appointments:
(a) of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and Joint Executive Committees and their respective Chairs and Vice Chairs for the 2022-2023 Municipal Year, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.
(b) to be confirmed by the General Purposes Committee for the 2022-2023 Municipal Year, as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report.
(c) to be confirmed by Licensing Committee for the 2022-2023 Municipal Year, as detailed in Appendix 4 of the report.
18/05/2022 - Representation of Political Groups on Committees ref: 5976 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
Council RESOLVED
(1) To agree the size of each Committee, as detailed within the report.
(2) To approve the allocation of seats on Committees to each of the Council’s political groups (where the rules of political balance applied) as set out within the report and to make appointments to those committees (under agenda item 10 on the agenda) giving effect to the wishes of the political group allocated the seats.
(3) To note that the political balance on Council Sub-Committees would be reviewed at the first meeting of the General Purposes Committee and Licensing Committee to be held following the Annual Council Meeting.
(4) To agree provision for the allocation of a political assistant to both the Labour and Conservative Groups, on the basis detailed within sections 3.13 – 3.15 of the report.
18/05/2022 - Annual Review of Constitution ref: 5975 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
Council RESOLVED:
(1) To agree the amendments to the Constitution as set out in Appendix 1 of the report along with the following additional amendment moved by the Leader of the Council at the meeting:
To delete Standing Order 49 (iii) requiring that the Vice Chair of the Scrutiny Committees shall be from a different political group as the Chair and waive Standing Order 4 in order to enable the change to come into immediate effect during the meeting.
A further proposed amendment to Standing Order 49 moved by Councillor Lorber at the meeting which sought to require the Chair of the Scrutiny Committees to be allocated to the opposition group(s) was, having been put to the vote, declared LOST.
(2) To note that, to the extent the changes agreed under (1) above related to executive functions of the Council, they had been approved by the Leader.
(3) To authorise the Director of Legal, HR, Audit & Investigations to amend the Constitution accordingly, including making any necessary incidental or consequential changes
18/05/2022 - Vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor ref: 5971 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
NOTED
(1) the vote of thanks to the co-opted and independent members serving on the Council’s committees.
(2) the vote of thanks and tributes paid to the outgoing Mayor.
18/05/2022 - To appoint a Councillor of the Borough to be Deputy Mayor ref: 5970 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
Councillor Orleen Hylton was appointed to serve as Deputy Mayor of the London Borough of Brent for the 2022/23 Municipal Year.
18/05/2022 - To elect the Mayor of the Borough for the Municipal Year 2022/2023 ref: 5969 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
Councillor Abdi Aden was elected to serve as Mayor of the London Borough of Brent for the 2022/23 Municipal Year.
18/05/2022 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5973 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
AGREED the minutes from the Council meeting held on Thursday 24 February 2022 as a correct record.
18/05/2022 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5968 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
An apology for absence was received from Councillor J.Patel.
18/05/2022 - Urgent Business ref: 5979 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
None.
18/05/2022 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5972 For Determination
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 18/05/2022 - Council
Decision published: 27/05/2022
Effective from: 18/05/2022
Decision:
There were no interests declared by Members at the meeting.
20/05/2022 - Authority to procure for the Picture Palace Refurbishment Works using a Framework Agreement (Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 5967 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to use a framework to procure Picture Palace Refurbishment Works and set out pre-tender considerations.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 25/05/2022
Effective from: 20/05/2022
Decision:
That the Operational Director Property & Assets:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure under the London and Quadrant Housing Trusts’ Build London Partnership and Asset Management Main Contractors Framework for a call off in respect of the refurbishment works at Picture Palace.
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement referred to in (i) for refurbishment works at Picture Palace on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
iv) Approves Officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Lead officer: Joy Ogbechi
20/05/2022 - Authority to Award the Design and Build contract for Morland Gardens ref: 5954 Recommendations Approved
a. Following the outcome of a call-in relating to the original decision taken on 20 May 22 this report now seeks Cabinet approval to invite tenders by way of a direct award under the Network Homes Contractor Framework and approve the pre tender considerations as required by Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89, and b. to confirm award of the final contract.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision published: 20/05/2022
Effective from: 28/05/2022
Decision:
That the Strategic Director Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Regeneration & Property and Jobs, Economy & Citizen Experience:
i) Approves the award of two-stage design and build contract for the development works at Morland Gardens to Hill Partnerships Ltd for a total sum of £37,933,491.
*This decision has been republished on 20 May 2022 to clarify the consultation which has been undertaken with Cabinet Members as a result of Executive appointments made following the local election.
Wards affected: Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
14/04/2022 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Lino QP Ltd for the premises known as Lino, 6 Lonsdale Road, NW6 6RD, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5960 For Determination
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 14/04/2022 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 19/05/2022
Effective from: 14/04/2022
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
13/04/2022 - Application for a Variation to a Premises Licence by This Way Entertainment Ltd for the premises known as The Triangle, 248-252 High Street, NW10 4TD, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 5959 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 13/04/2022 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 19/05/2022
Effective from: 13/04/2022
Decision:
Licence Refused