Decisions

To request authority to tender for Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS).

That the Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy:

i)               Approves inviting tenders for an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (UHCAS) on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.

ii)              Approves officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria.

To request authority to vary and extend a contract in respect of supported living services for learning disability and autism at 127 & 129 Harrowdene Road with Centre 404.

That the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care:

i)             Approves the variation of the contract for supported living services for learning disability and autism at 127 & 129 Harrowdene Road with Centre 404 as set out in paragraph 3.2.2 of the accompanying report.

ii)            Approves an extension of the contract for supported living services for learning disability and autism at 127 & 129 Harrowdene Road with Centre 404 for a period of six months from 7 November 2026.

To seek approval to introduce a discretionary Council Tax reduction scheme for Brent residents with a terminal illness, using the Council’s powers under Section 13A(1)© of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:

i)             Approves the implementation of a discretionary Council Tax Terminal Illness relief scheme for eligible residents, provided through the Council’s 13A arrangements through Brent’s Council Tax Hardship Fund.

To request authority to invite tenders for the purchase of and installation of communal waste and recycling housing units with bins and associated works at St Raphael’s Estate.

That the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration:

i)               Approves inviting tenders for the purchasing and installation of communal waste and recycling housing units with bins and associated works at St Raphael’s Estate on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in the accompanying report.

ii)              Approves officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in the accompanying report.

To set out the background and rationale for updating Brent’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy and seek approval to undertake a public consultation on development of the updated strategy document to cover a four-year period from the end of 2026 until the end of the 2030 calendar year.

To approve the proposal to begin a six-week public engagement programme for an update of the council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy (2026-2030).

To approve a waiver of Contract Procedure Rules to enable the direct award of a contract for Access to Social Housing outside of Brent, to help meet homelessness demand.

To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for Access to Social Housing outside of Brent, to help meet homelessness demand for a period of 9 months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.

To seek approval for the Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Brent (“The Council”) to enter into a Deed of Surrender of Part and Deed of Variation relating to the building lease for the property at 1-8 Neville House, 1-64 Winterleys, 113-128 Carlton House and Carlton Hall, between the Council, Countryside Properties (UK) Limited and Countryside Partnerships Limited, relating to the affordable housing land within NWCC East, following achievement of Practical Completion.

That the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning:

i)               Approves the Council entering into a Deed of Surrender of Part and Deed of Variation relating to the lease dated 20 December 2023 following Practical Completion of NWCC East.

ii)              Authorises Legal Services to finalise and complete all associated legal documentation and registration requirements.

To enter into a grant agreement with Homes England for the purpose of funding the Cladding Safety Scheme.

That the Director of Housing Services:

i)               Approves the Council entering into a grant agreement with Homes England for the purpose of funding the Building Safety Programme. The initial amount offered is £667,500.00 for The Oaks.

ii)              Approves the Council entering into further grant agreements with Homes England for the Building Safety Programme, estimated at £4,025,100.00, subject to formal award from Homes England.