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09/05/2025 - Authority to vary and extend a contract for the Processing of Dry Mixed Recyclables (Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7373 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Approval to vary and extend the contract for the processing of dry mixed recyclables.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Realm & Enforcement
Decision published: 13/05/2025
Effective from: 21/05/2025
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the West London Waste Authority contract for Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) services for reprocessing and sale of comingling dry mixed recyclable materials for Brent Council in order to permit an extension.
ii) Approves the extension of the West London Waste Authority contract for a period of 12 months, from 6 June 2025 to 5 June 2026.
iii) Notes that, subject to the approval of the (ii) above, the tripartite agreement for services for sorting recycling and sale of dry mixed recyclable materials with West London Waste Authority and N+P Crayford MRF Ltd shall automatically extend for a period of 12 months.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chris Whyte
07/05/2025 - Authority to award a contractor for refurbishment of the Freeman Family Centre (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 7372 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to awward a contract in respect of the refurbishment for the Freeman Family Centre.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 12/05/2025
Effective from: 07/05/2025
Decision:
That the Director Property and Assets:
i) Approves the award of contract for the Refurbishment of the Freeman Family Centre to Ash Special Works Limited at a contract sum of £423,866.88.
Wards affected: Roundwood;
Lead officer: Gavin Prime
09/05/2025 - Authority to award a contract for Refurbishment Works at Kilburn Library ref: 7371 Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
To request authority to award a contract for internal alterations and refurbishment works to Kilburn Library.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Residents and Housing Services
Decision published: 09/05/2025
Effective from: 17/05/2025
Decision:
To approve the award of the contract for Refurbishment works at Kilburn Library to Ash Special Works for the sum of £746,969.11.
Wards affected: Brondesbury Park; Kilburn; Queens Park;
Lead officer: Amit Bhagat
06/05/2025 - Authority to Award - Microsoft Licences - London Borough of Brent (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7369 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to award Microsoft Licences for London Borough of Brent.
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources
Decision published: 07/05/2025
Effective from: 15/05/2025
Decision:
To approve the award of the contract for Provision of Microsoft Licences for the London Borough of Brent to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd in the sum of £3,472,761.41.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amin Jan
07/05/2025 - Extension and variation of contracts provision of Extra care housing services at Beechwood Court, Harrod Court, and Tulsi House with Westminster Homecare Limited and Willow House, Rosemary House, and Newcroft House with London Care Ltd ref: 7370 For Determination
To extend and vary two call-off contracts for the provision of care and support services under the Extra Care Housing for Beechwood Court, Harrod Court, and Tulsi House with Westminster Homecare Limited; and Willow House, Rosemary House, and Newcroft House with London Care.
Decision Maker: Director - Adult Social Care
Decision published: 07/05/2025
Effective from: 07/05/2025
Decision:
(1) To approve an extension to the current call-off contract for the provision of care & support services under the Extra Care Housing for Beechwood Court, Harrod Court and Tulsi House with Westminster Homecare Limited (‘Westminster Contract’) for a period of 90 days from 3rd June 2025 to 31st August 2025 for the sum of £238,907.90.
(2) To approve a variation to the Westminster Contract detailed in (1) above to allow for the extension.
(3) To approve an extension to the current call-off contract for the provision of care & support services under the Extra Care Housing for Willow House, Rosemary House, and Newcroft House with London Care Limited for a period of 90 days from 3rd June 2025 to 31st August 2025 for the sum of £205,329.38.
(4) To approve a variation to the contract with London Care Limited detailed in (1) above to allow for the extension.
Lead officer: Mark Mulvenna
28/02/2025 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Tesco Stores Ltd for the premises known as Tesco, Unit C, 100 Beresford Avenue, HA0 1TW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7368 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 28/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 28/02/2025
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
The sub-committee decided that it was appropriate to grant the licence subject to the agreed conditions.
28/02/2025 - Apologies for absence and clarification of alternate members ref: 7367 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 28/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 28/02/2025
28/02/2025 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by Home Office Immigration Enforcement for the premises known as St Johns Mini Mart, 90 St Johns Road, NW10 4EG, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7366 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 28/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 28/02/2025
Decision:
Conditions added to the licence
The sub-committee decided that it was appropriate to review the licence and add all the agreed conditions.
07/02/2025 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by The Metropolitan Police for the premises known as The Aura, 763-765 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7365 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 07/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 07/02/2025
Decision:
Review
The sub-committee decided that it was appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives to modify the conditions of the licence.
07/02/2025 - Application for vary a DPS on a Premises Licence by Eggwala Ltd for the premises known as The Aura, 763-765 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7364 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 07/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 07/02/2025
Decision:
Vary DPS
Granted
07/02/2025 - Application for the Transfer of a Premises Licence by Eggwala Ltd for the premises known as The Aura, 763-765 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7363 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 07/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 07/02/2025
Decision:
Transfer
Granted
06/02/2025 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Mr Kettan Patel for the premises known as Sai Krupa Supermarket, Unit 4-5 Chequers House, 149 Ealing Road, Wembley, Middx, HA0 4BY, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7362 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 06/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 06/02/2025
Decision:
Refused
The committee was mindful that the premises is within a CIZ. The committee is bound by the licensing policy regarding applications for new alcohol licences in CIZ areas
06/02/2025 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Fat Cat Desserts Limited for the premises known as Fat Cat Desserts, 34 Park Parade, NW10 4JE, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7361 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 06/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 06/02/2025
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
The committee reduced the hours for opening during weekdays due to its concerns regarding the potential for public nuisance caused by late night opening during weekdays.
04/02/2025 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Magic Sound Ltd for the premises known as 133 The Fairway, Wembley, HA0 3TQ (Northwick Park), pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7360 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 04/02/2025 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 04/02/2025
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
The sub-committee decided that it was appropriate to grant the licence sought subject to the 65 conditions agreed with Responsible Authorities
17/12/2024 - Application for New Premises Licence by Mr Shamoon Ali Chaudhary for the premises known as Martins News, 217 Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 3HS, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7359 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 17/12/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 17/12/2024
Decision:
Application Refused
The committee was mindful that the premises is within a CIZ. The committee is therefore bound by the licensing policy regarding applications for new alcohol licences in CIZ areas.
11/11/2024 - Application for the Review of a Premises Licence following Expedited Review by Metropolitan Police for the premises known as Erin's Hope, 189 Edgware Road, NW9 6LP, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7358 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 11/11/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 11/11/2024
Decision:
Licence reinstated and modification of conditions
21/10/2024 - Application for the Expedited Review a Premises Licence by Metropolitan Police for the premises known as Erins Hope, 189 Edgware Road, NW9 6LP, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7357 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 21/10/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 21/10/2024
Decision:
Licence suspended pending full review
26/09/2024 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Health Supplies Ltd (T/A Yati Events) for the premises known as Proposition Studios, 416 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 1JQ, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7356 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 26/09/2024
Decision:
Granted with Conditions
Time limited from 2 October 2024 to 12 October 2024
The sub-committee decided that it was appropriate to grant the licence sought subject to the conditions agreed with the Police and the Licensing Team.
22/08/2024 - Application for New Premises Licence by for the premises known as Craven Park Local, 28 Craven Park Road, NW10 4AB, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7355 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 22/08/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 22/08/2024
Decision:
Refused
The sub-committee found that the applicant could not satisfactorily evidence that his application will not negatively impact on the licensing objectives.
12/07/2024 - Application for a New Premises Licence by Mr Kashif Cheema for the premises known as Flames Burger Kitchen, 787 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LP, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7354 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 12/07/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 12/07/2024
Decision:
Granted
- These are existing premises which have been operating apparently without issue.
- There was no evidence attributing any current problems in the area, either with litter or with the behaviour of delivery drivers, to these premises
· The Applicant had taken and proposed clear steps to minimise the impact of opening later on the community
11/07/2024 - Application for the Review a Premises Licence by Home Office Immigration Enforcement for the premises known as Gana Restaurant, 24 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4TL, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7353 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 11/07/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 02/05/2025
Effective from: 11/07/2024
Decision:
Licence Revoked
25/03/2025 - Authority to procure a contract for Temporary Recruitment Services (Managed Service Provider) using a Framework Agreement (non-key officer recordable decision) ref: 7352 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to use a framework to procure a Managed Service Provider for the supply of temporary agency workers for Brent Council.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Law & Governance
Decision published: 01/05/2025
Effective from: 25/03/2025
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Law and Governance:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure under the YPO Managing Recruitment and Resourcing, Lot 1: Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment for Local Authorities Framework Agreement for a call off in respect of the supply of temporary agency workers and ad-hoc permanent recruitment services.
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary resources provision for the proposed call off contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the framework agreement on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
iv) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Andrew Baxter
08/07/2024 - Application for a Temporary Event Notice by Mr Simon Rad for the premises known as The Aura, 763-765 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 7351 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 08/07/2024 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 01/05/2025
Effective from: 08/07/2024
Decision:
GRANTED
The Committee having given full regard to the objections raised and the need to uphold the licensing objectives, decided to grant the application
28/04/2025 - Authority to award a contract for Disclosure and Barring and Associated Checking Services (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 7350 For Determination
To request authority to award a contract for Disclosure and Barring and associated checking services.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 29/04/2025
Effective from: 28/04/2025
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:
i) Approves the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves the award of contract for disclosure and barring and associated services to Complete Background Screening Ltd for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further period 12 months in the sum of £400,000 ex VAT, by way of a direct award from the Crown Commercial Service – G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement RM1557.14.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nicky Newman