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30/05/2022 - Authority to Award Contracts for the Purchase of Gas and Electricity (October 2022 to September 2024) ref: 5988 Recommendations Approved
This report requests authority to award energy contracts as required by Contract Standing Order 88. This report describes the reasons for the award of those contracts, and for the Council’s entry into the amended Access Agreement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 07/06/2022
Decision:
Cabinet noted the comments made by Councillor Lorber who had requested to speak at the meeting in respect of the item. In addressing Cabinet, Councillor Lorber referred to section 3.2 of the report and sought further details on the basis of the decision taken in 2020 to provide for a two rather than four year energy supply period under the procurement framework along with an outline of any associated financial implications given the current and unprecedented increase in wholesale energy costs.
In responding to the comments raised, Councillor Mili Patel (as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform) drew attention to the independent assessment of the Council’s energy procurement policy which had confirmed the proposed re-procurement arrangements remained fit for purpose and achieved prices better than market average as well as offering a range of additional services of value to the Council. The proposed re-procurement and purchasing approach had also been designed to mitigate against overall market risk whilst also seeking to support the Council’s environmental objectives in considering how best to move towards procuring greener and zero carbon energy.
In terms of the overall financial impact (as detailed within section 8 of the report), members were advised of the difficulty in securing fixed term wholesale energy supply costs with the arrangements and approach outlined within the report designed to secure an optimal price for required energy usage and associated services whilst also seeking to mitigate against the risk and minimise significant exposure to further wholesale energy market volatility in the short to medium term. Members noted the approach outlined also included the potential to avoid significant additional costs on energy contract prices in 2022-23 (on the basis detailed within the exempt appendix to the report).
Having considered the comments made and recognised the difficulties in predicting future market volatility at the time the decision was made to agree a two rather than four year energy supply period Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the award of a contract for the supply of electricity to NPower Limited for two years from 1st October 2022 via a call-off from LASER Framework Y18003, and
(2) To approve the award of a contract for the supply of gas to Total Gas and Power for two years from 1st October 2022 via a call-off from the LASER Framework Y18002, and
(3) that alternatively to (1) and (2) above, to approve the award of contracts for gas and electricity to the next ranked Suppliers on Lot 1 of each of the Frameworks referred to in section 5 of the report, if NPower Limited or Total Gas and Power cannot, or do not accept the offer of a Council contract. Such award shall be in accordance with the offer and award process described in Section 7 of the report.
(4) To approve the Council’s entry into an amended Access Agreement with Kent County Council referred to in sections 7.11 and 7.12 in the report, to enable its participation and purchase of gas and electricity from the Frameworks referred to in (1) and (2) above; and
(5) To support Brent’s active engagement with the “Renewable Power 4 London Action Plan” work stream, which aims to procure public sector energy for London Public Sector Bodies that is 100% renewable, through collaboration, with the ultimate aim of having a Power Purchase Agreement in place that Boroughs can procure renewable energy from, starting from autumn 2024 (or spring 2025).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Catherine Arotsky
30/05/2022 - Appointments to Cabinet Committees ref: 5989 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 07/06/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the Executive appointments to the following bodies, as set out with the agenda:
· Barham Park Trust Committee
· West London Economic Prosperity Board
30/05/2022 - Any other urgent business ref: 5991 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
None.
30/05/2022 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 5990 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
30/05/2022 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 5987 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
There were no references from either scrutiny committee submitted for consideration at the meeting.
30/05/2022 - Petitions (if any) ref: 5986 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
There were no petitions submitted for consideration at the meeting.
30/05/2022 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 5985 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
None.
30/05/2022 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5984 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 11 April 2022 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
30/05/2022 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5983 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.
30/05/2022 - Apologies for Absence ref: 5982 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 30/05/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 31/05/2022
Effective from: 30/05/2022
Decision:
Cabinet noted that Claudia Brown – (Operational Director Adult Social Care) was attending to represent Phil Porter (Strategic Director Community Wellbeing) and Ron Mansfield (Head of Communications) to represent Shazia Hussain (Assistant Chief Executive).
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 - 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.
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.