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03/02/2023 - Authority to Vary and Extend Contract for Street Furniture with Advertising (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6388 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of street furniture with advertising with JC Decaux UK Limited.
Decision Maker: Leader
Decision published: 16/02/2023
Effective from: 03/02/2023
Decision:
(1) To approve the variation of the contract for street furniture with advertising with JC Decaux UK Limitedas set out in paragraph 3.2 of the accompanying report.
(2) To approve the extension of the contract in (1) above for a period of two years from 31 December 2028 until 31 December 2030.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rob Mansfield
09/02/2023 - Application to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Supporting Local Business) for External Grant Funding (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6385 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for the submission of an application for grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) (Supporting Local Business).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 14/02/2023
Effective from: 09/02/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the submission of an application for grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Supporting Local Business), as set out in section 4 of the accompanying report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emma Sharpe
08/02/2023 - Waiver of Contract Standing Orders for Procurement of Highway Works through a Direct Award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision - Non Key) ref: 6383 Recommendations Approved
This decision concerns the procurement of Highways Works. TfL have allocated circa £1.235m for our 2022/2023 LIP programme. The existing term maintenance contractor have indicated they will not be able to resource delivery of the schemes, and there is a risk that TfL will reclaim the funding allocated if the schemes are not substantially completed by 31st March 2023. This decision is therefore seeking approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for highways works to deliver certain key scheme works.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 14/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for Highways Works under the Transport for London funded Local Implementation Plan programme for a period of three months in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tony Kennedy
09/02/2023 - Application to the Green and Resilient Spaces Development Fund for External Grant Funding (Non-Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 6380 For Determination
To request approval for the submission of an application for grant funding from the Green and Resilient Spaces Development Fund.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure & Climate Action
Decision published: 10/02/2023
Effective from: 09/02/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, in consultation with the Leader:
i) Approves the submission of an application for grant funding as set out in section 4 of the accompanying report from the Green and Resilient Spaces Development Fund.
Wards affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green; Roundwood;
Lead officer: Emma Sharpe
09/02/2023 - Authority to extend the Street Lighting Contract ref: 6377 For Determination
To request authority to extend the street lighting contract for a period of two years.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing & Residents Services
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 17/02/2023
Decision:
That the Director Environment and Leisure:
i) Approves the extension of the contract for street lighting maintenance services with FM Conway Street Lighting for a period of 2 years from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tony Kennedy
30/01/2023 - Authority to Procure an Agreement for Microsoft Azure for the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark using a Framework Agreement (Officer Key Decision Report) ref: 6378 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to use a framework to procure an agreement for Microsoft Azure for the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 30/01/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:
i) Approves inviting bids under the Y20011 – KCS Professional Services Software Products and Associated Services 2 Framework for Microsoft Azure cloud services for the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark, on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amin Jan
08/02/2023 - Apologies for Absence and Clarification of Alternate Members ref: 6371 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 08/02/2023 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Dixon and Rajan-Seelan. Councillor Collymore was present as an alternate member.
08/02/2023 - Any Other Urgent Business ref: 6376 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 08/02/2023 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
None.
08/02/2023 - 22/3273 - 5 Stanley Avenue, HA0 4JA ref: 6375 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 08/02/2023 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report.
Wards affected: Wembley Central;
08/02/2023 - 21/2290 - 30,30a and 31 Stilecroft Gardens, HA0 3HD ref: 6374 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 08/02/2023 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the planning obligations as set out in the report and the conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report with the inclusion of additional conditions to provide details of lighting along the access road and the provision of EVCP for the new homes.
Wards affected: Northwick Park;
08/02/2023 - 22/3256 - 646C Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9HN ref: 6373 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 08/02/2023 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
Granted planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives as set out in the Committee report and supplementary report, with further amendments to be made to Condition 4 to allow the use of reasonable amplified sound and Condition 6 to allow flexibility to the hours of operation to allow for administrative and cleaning to take place.
Wards affected: Queensbury;
08/02/2023 - Declarations of interests ref: 6372 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 08/02/2023 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 09/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 14 December 2022 be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
08/02/2023 - Authority to procure technical consultants for the Welsh Harp Post 16 Horticultural Centre using a Framework Agreement (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6370 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to procure technical consultancy services via a framework for the Welsh Harp Post-16 Horticultural Centre.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 08/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
That the Director of Property & Assets:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a call-off procedure under the London Housing Consortium (LHC) Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services (MDC1) Framework Agreement for a call off in respect of the Welsh Harp Post 16 Horticultural Centre.
ii) Confirms that there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed call-off contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement referred to in (i) for the Welsh Harp Post 16 Horticultural Centre technical consultancy services on the basis of the pre–tender considerations.
iv) Approves Officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria..
Wards affected: Welsh Harp;
Lead officer: Jas Yembra
08/02/2023 - Authority to procure a contractor to undertake works for the Additional Resourced Provision for SEND Pupils at Elsley Primary School and Newfield Primary School using a Framework Agreement (Recordable Officer Decision) ref: 6369 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to procure a contractor to build the Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) at the Elsey Primary School and the Newfield Primary School using a Framework Agreement.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 08/02/2023
Effective from: 08/02/2023
Decision:
That the Director Property and Assets:
i) Approves Brent Council’s participation in a tendering procedure using the Crown Commercial Service Construction Works and Associated Services Framework RM6088 Lot 1.1 (Building Works & Minor Associated Services) Framework Agreement in respect of a works contract for the Additional Resource Provisions (ARP) at Elsley Primary School and Newfield Primary School.
ii) Confirms there is sufficient budgetary provision for the proposed contract.
iii) Approves inviting bids under the Framework Agreement for the ARP at Elsley Primary School and Newfield Primary School on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
iv) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: Roundwood; Tokyngton;
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
06/02/2023 - Any other urgent business ref: 6368 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
None.
06/02/2023 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 6367 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
06/02/2023 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 6353 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
There were no references from Scrutiny submitted for consideration at the meeting.
06/02/2023 - Petitions (if any) ref: 6352 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
None.
06/02/2023 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 6351 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
None.
06/02/2023 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6350 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting, held on Monday 16 January 2023, be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
06/02/2023 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6349 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
Councillors Nerva and Grahl declared a personal interest in relation to Agenda Item 16 (New Repayment Framework for Major Works Billing for Leaseholders in Brent) as they were leaseholders in the borough.
06/02/2023 - New Repayment Framework for Major Works billing for Leaseholders in Brent ref: 6364 Recommendations Approved
A decision to review leaseholder repayment options.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To extend the interest free periods in respect of major works for resident leaseholders from 2 years (currently) to 5 years.
2) To agree the repayment offer as set out in section 8 of the report.
3) To promote the option to all resident leaseholders (in those blocks scheduled for major works as set out in 5.1 of the report) for the Council to ‘Buy Back’ their home at market value (reduced to 75% of market value, if they choose to become secure tenants), and for non-resident leaseholders of those same blocks to have the option for the Council to buy back their leasehold property at 100% of the market value.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kate Daine
06/02/2023 - Acquisition of 294 Homes at Fulton Road, Wembley ref: 6356 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for acquiring 294 homes at
Fulton Road, Wembley
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To approve a budget of £85.6m plus VAT (if any) to purchase the long leasehold interest in 294 homes from Crown Wembley LP, subject to contract and subject to a) clean and marketable title b) financial and legal due diligence and c) vacant possession, with a target completion date in March 2023.
2) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Finance, Resources & Reform to negotiate and agree the terms and thereafter enter a development sale and purchase contract with the vendor for the purchase of these homes by way of a long lease of 999 years (less 3 days).
3) To note the Corporate Director, Finance & Resources using powers delegated under the Constitution would tender and award relevant contracts for professional services relating to the construction supervision of the 294 homes that would be transferred to Brent Council.
4) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Resident Services to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater London Authority (GLA) for purchase of the Section 106 block of apartments at Fulton Road in the sum of £8.2m.
5) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform to secure the necessary pre-requisite consents and thereafter agree the terms for entering a lease of the 118 units to a Council owned subsidiary.
Wards affected: Wembley Park;
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
06/02/2023 - Airco Close Lease Assignment ref: 6357 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to enter into a 999 year
lease at Airco Close as part of a s106 agreement
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to agree a transfer of a 999-year lease from the Developer of 399 Edgware Road to the Council for a concrete podium above a basement car park as part of a s106 agreement for the development.
Wards affected: Kingsbury;
Lead officer: Tanveer Ghani
06/02/2023 - Council Tax Support Fund 2023/24 ref: 6363 Recommendations Approved
To consider a revised Council Tax: Discretionary Reduction Policy – Section 13A(1)(c) Local Government Finance Act 1992
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To approve the proposed discretionary reduction Policy pursuant to section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1992 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.
2) To note that the proposed Policy pursuant to section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1992 links to council support for vulnerable residents alongside other support mechanisms such as Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) and Resident Support Fund (Local Welfare Assistance).
3) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Resident Services in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources in respect of decisions on individual applications for reducing Council Tax payable pursuant to the proposed policy under section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Peter Cosgrove
06/02/2023 - Draft Sustainable Environment and Development Supplementary Planning Document ref: 6359 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Draft Sustainable Environment and Development in Brent Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for consultation. To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Communities and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning, to consider consultation responess, along with any necessary changes, and adopt the Sustainable Environment and Development in Brent SPD.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To approve consultation on a Sustainable Environment and Development draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as set out in Appendix A of the report.
2) To delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Communities and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning to consider consultation responses, along with any necessary changes, and the decision on whether to adopt the final SPD.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Lewin
06/02/2023 - Borough Plan 2023-27 ref: 6358 Recommendations Approved
To present the Borough Plan 2023-27 for approval and recommendation on to Council for formal adoption.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To endorse the following to be progressed to Full Council for finalisation and adoption:
a. Borough Plan Engagement and Consultation Findings 2023-27 (attached as Appendix A to the report)
b. Brent Borough Plan 2023 – 27 (attached as Appendix B to the report)
c. Borough Plan evidence base (attached as Appendix C to the report)
d. Equality Impact Assessment (attached as Appendix D to the report)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lorna Hughes
06/02/2023 - Draft Residential Amenity Space & Place Quality Supplementary Planning Document ref: 6360 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Draft Residential Amenity Space and Place Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for consultation. To delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration, Growth and Employment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning to consider consultation responses, along with any necessary changes, and the adoption of the Residential Amenity Space and Place SPD.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the Draft Residential Amenity Space and Place Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), as set out in Appendix A of the report, to be issued for statutory public consultation.
Lead officer: Natasha Reid
06/02/2023 - Budget & Council Tax 2023-24 ref: 6355 Recommendations Approved
To set out and agree the Council’s budget proposals for 2023-24 for recommendation to Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet NOTED the following comments made in advance of considering the main report on the Budget & Council Tax 2023-24:
1. Councillor Afzal, providing the economic context in which the budget had needed to be developed recognising the impact of a decade of austerity and the detrimental effect on the poorest in society. As a result, he highlighted the importance in the engagement and consultation process which had been undertaken in seeking to finalise the budget proposals for consideration.
2. The written representations submitted by Councillor Kennelly, highlighting:
· Support for the budget proposals given their focus in seeking to protect the most vulnerable against the rising costs of living.
· The challenging nature of the decisions forced upon the Council as a result of the stance taken and measures introduced by central government, whilst recognising the positive initiatives and support which the budget proposals had been designed to continue supporting such as the Resident Support Fund and strategic goals such as reducing carbon emissions and tackling the climate emergency.
· The regressive nature of Council Tax as a means of ensuring (particularly as a result of rising costs and demand in relation to adult social care and children’s services) the Council was able to continue supporting and protecting the most vulnerable in society.
3. Councillor Georgiou who, whilst outlining the regressive nature of Council Tax, also expressed concern at the fairness of the proposed increase in Council Tax given the impact on local residents, particularly those living within Alperton and the surrounding area. Whilst recognising the macroeconomic context since 2008 and impact of austerity, stemming from the financial crash in 2008 on local government finances, compounded by Brexit and recent central government interventions, concerns were raised about the increases in Council Tax given the reduction in services locally. Concerns were also highlighted in relation to the impact of the Mayor for London’s precept and change in Government policy to move responsibility for funding Adult Social Care to local authorities, again through Council Tax. Given the concerns expressed Councillor Georgiou felt there was a need for the Council to ensure that funding collected locally was refocussed and prioritised on the local areas of improvement including:
· The state of roads and pavements – with a call for additional capital investment.
· Street Cleansing – with concerns highlighted in relation to the new intelligence-led approach to street cleaning.
· Investment in young people – with concerns highlighted regarding the reduction in funding over the last decade and impact on the most underprivileged young people. The Council were called upon to deliver a new Youth Offer that would dedicate funding to youth services in Brent.
4. Councillor Conneely, as Chair of the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee and Budget Scrutiny Task Group, summarising the main recommendations from the Task Group in relation to the budget process. In introducing the report, Councillor Conneely highlighted that the Task Group in undertaking their review had recognised the challenging financial environment in which the Council was operating given the long-term reduction in Government funding, level of savings already achieved, current economic challenges and increasing complexity of demand for Council services. Taking these issues into account the Budget Scrutiny Task Group had been impressed with the Council’s attempts to focus investment on the most vulnerable, particularly in relation to the Resident and Council Tax Support Fund and in seeking to address housing demand and reduce the use of temporary accommodation. Highlighting the recommendations made as a result of their review, the Task Group had:
· Been keen to ensure that the budget proposals were clearly presented with clarity provided regarding cuts and investment proposals.
· Emphasised the importance of ensuring a holistic approach to residents care including ensuing that an effective collaborative mechanism was established between the Council, NHS and other relevant stakeholders to agree patient discharge/step down plans and to leverage sufficient financial contributions from the NHS and other stakeholders to improve the Health and Social Care function in Brent in order to avoid the main cost burden falling on the Council.
· Supported the need to seek additional funding in order to support Brent Schools through the Dedicated Schools Grant
· Supported the need for additional investment in highways infrastructure and to further explore the development of income generation opportunities as a means of supporting strategic priorities.
· Recognised the importance of the ongoing support for the Council Tax Support Scheme, given the support being provided for those most vulnerable in society and lack of alternative viable options to raising Council Tax as a means of addressing the current financial pressures and challenges on the Council.
In concluding, Councillor Conneely advised that the Task Group had also been keen to ensure the budget proposals clearly set out how the spending proposals were aligned with agreed strategic priorities for the borough and to support the need for continuing lobbying for Local Government funding reforms, including the regressive nature of Council Tax. On this basis the recommendations made by the Budget Scrutiny Task Group were commended to Cabinet for consideration as part of the budget setting process.
Having noted the comments provided, and welcoming and supporting the approach taken and recommendations made by the Budget Scrutiny Task Group, Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To agree to recommend to Full Council an overall 4.99% increase in the Council’s element of Council Tax for 2023/24, with 2% as a precept for Adult Social Care and a 2.99% general increase.
2) To agree to recommend to Full Council the General Fund revenue budget for 2023/24, as summarised in Appendices A and B of the report.
3) To agree to recommend to Full Council the savings proposals for 2023/24 and deferral of savings to 2024/25 as set out in Appendix C (i) of the report.
4) To note the report from the Budget Scrutiny Task Group in Appendix D of the report.
5) To agree to recommend to Full Council the HRA budget for 2023/24 and business plan, as set out in section seven and Appendix Q of the report.
6) To agree the HRA rents for council dwellings, tenant service charges and garages, as set out in section seven of the report.
7) To agree the rents set under the Housing General Fund for Brent Housing PFI and traveller’s site pitches and to note the rents for Hillside dwellings as set out in section seven of the report.
8) To note the Dedicated Schools Grant, as set out in section eight of the report.
9) To agree to recommend to Full Council the changes to the existing Capital Programme in relation to additions of new schemes and reprofiling, as set out in section 10 of the report and Appendix E, and note the Capital Pipeline Schemes in Appendix F.
10) To agree to recommend to Full Council the Capital Strategy, the Investment Strategy, the Treasury Management Strategy and the Minimum Revenue Provision Statement as set out in Appendices G, H, I and J of the report.
11) To agree to recommend to Full Council the Reserves Strategy and schedule of reserves, as set out in Appendix K of the report.
12) To agree the action plan to implement CIPFA’s Financial Management Code and conduct a Financial Resilience Assessment, as set out in Appendix L of the report.
13) To agree, and where relevant agree to recommend to Full Council, the schedule of fees and charges for 2023/24, as set out in Appendix M report.
14) To note the results of the budget consultation, as set out in section six and detailed in Appendix N of the report.
15) To note the advice of the Corporate Director of Governance, as set out in Appendix O of the report.
16) To note the decision of the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to continue as part of the Eight Authority Business Rates pool in 2023/24 as set out in Section five of the report.
To also note and approve the specific recommendations identified for consideration by Full Council as detailed in section 2.17 – 2.36 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ravinder Jassar
06/02/2023 - Authority to award contract for the provision and management of bike hangars in Brent ref: 6365 Recommendations Approved
Approval to award a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars and transfer of the management and maintenance of current bike hangars.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To approve the award of a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars and the transfer of the management and maintenance of current bike hangars to Lock It Safe Ltd for an initial contract period of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further two (2) years on an annual basis.
2) To note that the value of the contract referred to in section 2.1 of the report was estimated to be £90,000 for year 1 but that this value may increase if further funding was made available through S106 developer funding and Transport for London Local Implementation Plan funding in future years.
Lead officer: Rachael Hunter
06/02/2023 - Determination of Brent Council's School Admission Arrangements for Community Primary Schools 2024-25 ref: 6366 Recommendations Approved
To determine Brent Council’s School Admission Arrangements for Community Primary Schools 2024-25.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To note the consultation outcomes on the proposed amendments to the Admission Arrangements.
2) To agree the proposed admission arrangements for Brent community schools and the scheme of co-ordination for maintained schools in Brent for the 2024/2025 academic year (as detailed within Appendices 2 and 3 of the report).
Lead officer: Shirley Parks
06/02/2023 - Improving the Customer Experience in Brent Civic Centre ref: 6362 Recommendations Approved
to review and agree proposals for the Civic
Centre Customer Services, Community Hub and Library and Heritage
redesign.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To approve the plans to redesign customer spaces in Brent Civic Centre.
2) To approve a budget of £1.96m for the redesign work and inclusion within the Capital Programme.
3) To support the Libraries, Arts and Heritage Service to submit a National Lottery Heritage Fund bid and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Resident Services to make decisions regarding this funding bid on the Council’s behalf.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Thomas Cattermole
06/02/2023 - Authority to Award a Contract for Services relating to the Supply, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Points ref: 6361 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to approve the Council entering into a contract with a Charging Point Operator to install and maintain Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) on behalf of Brent.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 07/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
1) To approve the award of the call off contract for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charge points for 10 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years (up to 15 years) to Zest Eco Ltd following completion of the further competition from the Crown Commercial Services’ Dynamic Purchasing System and note that, depending on charge point models used, the value of the Contract was estimated to range between circa £952,000 and £1,936,000 plus a total revenue share projection over 10 years of £200,678.53.
2) To approve a maximum capital budget of £1.04m for supply and installation of the electric vehicle charging points.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Annekatrin.Dennemann
06/02/2023 - Authority to Appoint Contractor for Edgware Road Redevelopment ref: 6354 Recommendations Approved
To request approval for appointing a design
and build contractor for the Edgware Road scheme in order deliver
110 affordable homes as part of the New Council Homes
Programme
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 06/02/2023
Effective from: 14/02/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform:
i) Approves the award of two-stage design and build contract for the redevelopment of the Edgware Road Site to Higgins Construction Limited for the delivery of 110 homes and 5 retail units at the total sum of £31,663,002.80 (inclusive of the PCSA (and demolition works) of £584,881).
Wards affected: Kingsbury;
Lead officer: Adeola Oke
06/02/2023 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6348 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/02/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 06/02/2023
Effective from: 06/02/2023
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Donnelly-Jackson and Councillor Krupa Sheth along with Carolyn Downs (Chief Executive) with Phil Porter (Corporate Director, Adult Social Care and Health) in attendance as her representative.
23/01/2023 - Appointment of the Chief Executive and Designation of Head of Paid Service. ref: 6346 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/01/2023 - Council
Decision published: 03/02/2023
Effective from: 23/01/2023
Decision:
Council unanimously RESOLVED to approve the appointment of Kim Wright as Chief Executive of the London Borough of Brent and to designate her as the Head of Paid Service, with effect from 1st May 2023.
23/01/2023 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6345 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/01/2023 - Council
Decision published: 03/02/2023
Effective from: 23/01/2023
Decision:
The Mayor reported that apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Molloy and Rajan-Seelan.
23/01/2023 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6347 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Council
Made at meeting: 23/01/2023 - Council
Decision published: 03/02/2023
Effective from: 23/01/2023
Decision:
There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.
03/02/2023 - Authority to Award the contract to design and build the London Road SEND School Development ref: 6344 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to award a contract to
design and build the London Road SEND School Development as per
Contract Standing Order 88
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 03/02/2023
Effective from: 11/02/2023
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools and the Corporate Director Children and Young People:
i) Approves the award of two-stage design and build contract for the SEND School development at London Road to Reds10 (UK) Limited for a total sum of £16,258,982.95.
Wards affected: Wembley Hill;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
14/12/2022 - Application for the Review of a Premises Licence following Expedited Review by 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: 6339 For Determination
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 14/12/2022 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 30/01/2023
Effective from: 14/12/2022
Decision:
GRANTED
Multiple Conditions replaced and amended
23/06/2022 - Application for New Premises Licence by Mr Joseph Finn for the premises known as The Field, 249 Neasden Lane, NW10 1QG, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 ref: 6329 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 23/06/2022 - Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee
Decision published: 27/01/2023
Effective from: 23/06/2022
Decision:
Refused – The committee lacked confidence that the premises would be appropriately managed and operated. They felt that the licensing objectives, prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the prevention of public nuisance would be undermined.