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09/09/2022 - Authority to award contract for Harlesden Library Refurbishment Project ref: 6129 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to award a contract for internal alterations and refurbishment works to Harlesden Library.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing & Residents Services
Decision published: 15/09/2022
Effective from: 24/09/2022
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Resident Services:
i) Approves the award of the contract for the Refurbishment works at Harlesden Library to Etec Contracts Services Ltd.
Wards affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green;
Lead officer: Stephanie Wilson
12/09/2022 - Any other urgent business ref: 6128 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.
12/09/2022 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 6127 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
12/09/2022 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 6119 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
There were no references from Scrutiny submitted for consideration at the meeting.
12/09/2022 - Petitions (if any) ref: 6121 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
5.1 Anti-social behaviour King Edward VII Park
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Mr Manish Tivedy, speaking on behalf of local residents living in the area surrounding King Edward VII Park, who highlighted concerns relating to anti-social behaviour and noise impacting residents as a result of large scale gatherings being held in the park over weekends late into the evening. Members were advised that the request to speak and action being sought was supported by a petition which contained 71 signatories.
In addressing Cabinet, Manish Trivedy highlighted the following key issues:
· Concerns at the noise, litter, nuisance and anti-social behaviour impacting on local residents surrounding the park as a result of the large scale gatherings reported. 19 separate incidents had been reported to the police including threatening behaviour and violence.
· Residents had met with officers within the Parks Service to explain the issues and nuisance they were experiencing and were grateful for the initial response provided.
In terms of a way forward residents were seeking a solution that was both operational and strategic in order to address the concerns highlighted. Whilst supportive of the Council’s strategic approach in seeking to educate those causing the problems about the impact locally, acknowledgement was also being sought from Cabinet regarding the extent of the problems and need for action to be taken, including use and enforcement of Public Space Protection Orders. In summing up, Mr Trivedy recognised the limited resources available but advised that he was keen to ensure residents continued to work in partnership with the Council in order to resolve the situation.
In responding, Councillor Krupa Sheth, as Cabinet member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, acknowledged that the nuisance being experienced by residents was unacceptable and confirmed she had been in contact with ward councillors about the concerns highlighted within the petition. In terms of a way forward she was aware that the concerns had been raised with the Community Safety and Safer Neighbourhood Teams, as well as officers within the Parks Service. As a result a plan was now being developed to tackle the issues highlighted, with the Council committed to continuing to work with residents to ensure the park remained a safe and pleasant environment for local residents and the nuisance being experienced was addressed.
Councillor Farah, as Cabinet Member for Safer Communities and Public Protection, also acknowledged the concerns identified and advised he was also keen to ensure that the ongoing engagement with local residents continued in order to resolve the issues.
5.2 Islamia Primary School Site
Cabinet NOTED the comments made by Jamad Guled, speaking on behalf of the parents of pupils at Islamia Primary School regarding arrangements for the provision of an alternative site for the School. Members were advised that the request to speak and action being sought was supported by a petition which contained 509 signatories.
In presenting the petition, Jamad Guled highlighted the following:
· The anxiety and concerns expressed by parents at Islamia Primary School regarding arrangements to secure ongoing provision of the school on an alternative site following the eviction order for the current site issued by the Yusuf Islam Foundation.
· The concerns highlighted by parents relating to the proposed alternative location currently identified on the former Roe Green Strathcona School site, in terms of affordability, accessibility, existing high density of population in the area, environmental and safety issues particularly in terms of travel arrangements. It was felt these issues would particularly impact parents struggling with the cost of living crisis and pupils with disabilities.
· The need to ensure a full Equality Impact Assessment was carried out in relation to the proposed site in order to ensure that vulnerable families were protected and supported as a result of the additional travel requirements and to monitor the impact in terms of any resultant home schooling with the Council called upon to ensure they were acting in the best interest of Islamia School pupils.
· As an alternative proposals, parents were keen to explore, as a preferred option, the potential use of the new school site being developed as part of the South Kilburn regeneration programme given its proximity to the current site and existing capacity of other neighbouring schools in the area when compared to the Islamia School.
In responding, Councillor Butt, as Leader of the Council, advised the petitioners that whilst noting the concerns expressed and willing to work with the school and parents in seeking to secure future provision on an alternative site, there was a need to recognise the limited range of options available. In terms of the South Kilburn site, he advised this was not a viable option in terms of both timing and its future allocated use as part of the existing South Kilburn masterplan.
Councillor Grahl, as Cabinet member for Children, Young People and Schools, also acknowledged the anxiety and frustration of parents and thanked those involved in the petition for presenting it to the Cabinet. She also highlighted the difficulties in identifying a suitable alternative site at the current time along with fluctuations in demand and, as a result, hoped the petitioners would recognise the effort that had been put into developing the current proposals in relation to the Strathcona site. She assured those present that should the plan to locate Islamia Primary School at Strathcona progress, the Council would seek to facilitate a smooth transition in terms of the arrangements supporting any move to the site, including for those with additional needs.
Nigel Chapman (Corporate Director Children and Young People) concluded the response advising the petitioners that, subject to approval of the accompanying report on the agenda, a statutory consultation process would need to be undertaken and managed by the School Governing Body. In seeking to assure parents, he advised this would provide an opportunity for them to formally contribute and provide their views on the proposals in advance of any final decision being confirmed.
12/09/2022 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 6118 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.
12/09/2022 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6120 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting, held on Monday 18 July 2022, be approved as an accurate record of the meeting.
12/09/2022 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6117 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.
12/09/2022 - Church End Growth Area Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ref: 6125 Recommendations Approved
To present the draft Church End Growth Area Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document SPD) for approval, prior to publication and statutory consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the draft Church End Growth Area Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (CEGA Masterplan SPD) for publication and statutory consultation.
Wards affected: Roundwood; Willesden Green;
Lead officer: Alice Lester
12/09/2022 - The Future of Islamia Primary School ref: 6122 Recommendations Approved
To receive an update regarding the future of Islamia Primary School.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet NOTED the comments by Sofia Moussaoui, representing the Governing Body of Islamia Primary School, who had requested to speak on the report in relation to the future of Islamia Primary School. In commenting on the proposals within the report she advised that the main aim of the Governing Body moving forward was to secure the future of Islamia Primary School. As such she advised the Governing Body remained committed to ensure that the necessary funding and a suitable, viable alternative site was secured for the school. This recognised the advice from the Council that the South Kilburn site identified as the preferred alternative by the parents who had signed the petition was not a viable option given the timing of its availability and allocated use.
In advance of the report being considered, Councillor Butt again assured the petitioners about the formal consultation that would need to be undertaken by the Governing Body, should the recommendations be agreed, along with the work being undertaken with the School and Governing Board in order to maintain and secure the schools future provision on the basis of the proposals identified.
Having noted the report, including the exempt information within the appendix, and the comments raised by the petitioners and Governing Body representatives at the meeting Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the historical context and background set out in the report.
(2) To note that the Yusuf Islam Foundation has issued eviction notices to its Voluntary Aided Islamia Primary School and that the future options for the school were for the school to either relocate or close.
(3) To note the proposal to relocate Islamia Primary School to the Strathcona site as a 2FE school and agree to allocate up to £8.0m capital towards the total project costs of £10.0m, noting that the preferred option was estimated to cost £9.11m.
(4) To approve the delegation of authority to agree pre-tender considerations, procure and award the necessary works contracts valued in excess of £5m to the Corporate Director Finances and Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform.
(5) To note that if the school relocated to the Strathcona school site, the site could be transferred into the name of the Yusuf Islam Foundation who would be required to hold the site for the benefit of the Islamia Primary School. Further details in terms of ownership would be set out in a Trust Deed. This would ensure that the primary school would be protected from eviction in future.
(6) To note that a statutory consultation process to allow the relocation of Islamia Primary School as a 2FE Primary School to the Strathcona site would need to be undertaken and that the Governing Board would be responsible for making this proposal through statutory consultation.
(7) To acknowledge that, should the Strathcona site be used for Islamia Primary School, then an alternative site would be required to deliver Post-16 SEND provision.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shirley Parks
12/09/2022 - Public Spaces Protection Order Nuisance Vehicles ref: 6124 Recommendations Approved
To seek cabinet approval for a PSPO to tackle Nuisance Vehicles subject to a favourable consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the rationale for the proposed implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Nuisance Vehicles and private e-scooters, as set out in the report.
(2) To note the outcome of the recent consultation process, indicating significant support for its creation.
(3) To confirm the scope of the PSPO, as detailed within Appendix 1 of the report, and give authority to the Director for Environment and Leisure to set the date on which the PSPO would become effective and in force.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Simon Egbor
12/09/2022 - Membership of the i4B Holding Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd Boards ref: 6126 Recommendations Approved
To agree the proposed changes to the Board membership and governance arrangements of the Council's housing companies i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To agree that Martin Smith and Akintoye Durowoju’s terms as Chair and Director for i4B and FWH be extended for a further three years.
(2) To agree the appointment of Phil Porter as a Director of i4B and FWH for a period of three years.
(3) To note that Gail Tolley had stood down as a Director of i4B and FWH as of 1 September 2022.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Harry Chavasse
12/09/2022 - Workforce Strategy ref: 6123 Recommendations Approved
To consider the Council’s Workforce Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 21/09/2022
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To agree the Workforce Strategy 2022-25.
(2) To agree the proposed governance arrangements in respect of oversight of the implementation of the strategy, as set out in paragraph 3.7 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Williams
12/09/2022 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6116 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from: 12/09/2022
Decision:
None.
26/08/2022 - Extension of the contract for integrated Sexual Health Reproductive Services (SRH) for the Outer North West London (ONWL) sub-region ref: 6115 Recommendations Approved
To extend the contract for integrated Sexual Health Reproductive Services (SRH) for the Outer North West London (ONWL) sub-region.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Public Health & Adult Social Care
Decision published: 08/09/2022
Effective from: 16/09/2022
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Agrees the variation of the current contract term that permits two yearly extensions to extension of the contract for a single 4 year period.
ii) Agrees extension of the contract for a period of 4 years until 31 July 2026.
iii) Agrees the spending of £9,383,376 (at £2,345,844 per annum) for the service.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dr Melanie Smith
05/09/2022 - Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022-23 ref: 6106 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 05/09/2022
Decision:
RESOLVED to confirm the appointment of Councillor Muhammed Butt as Chair and Councillor Mili Patel as Vice-Chair of the Trust Committee for the 2022-23 Municipal Year.
05/09/2022 - Any other urgent business ref: 6113 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 05/09/2022
Decision:
None.
It was noted that should any further meetings of the Trust Committee be required during the year these would be arranged as needed.
05/09/2022 - Matters arising (if any) ref: 6110 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 05/09/2022
Decision:
None.
05/09/2022 - Minutes of the previous meeting ref: 6109 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 05/09/2022
Decision:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous Trust Committee held on Thursday 27 January 2022 be agreed as a correct record.
05/09/2022 - Declarations of interests ref: 6108 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 05/09/2022
Decision:
No declarations of interest were made at the meeting.
05/09/2022 - Apologies for Absence and clarification of alternative members ref: 6107 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 05/09/2022
Decision:
None.
05/09/2022 - General Update Report ref: 6112 For Determination
To update Members on operational issues at Barham Park and on current progress on the building and other projects.
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 13/09/2022
Decision:
Noted the verbal updates provided from the following individuals and organisations who had requested to speak at the meeting:
· Councillor Lorber – (representing the Friends of Barham Park Library) highlighting concerns in relation to out dated signage around the complex and arrangements for the Fire Alarm test, which he advised were in addition to the points raised in a separate email he had also submitted.
· Debbie Howe (Brent Dementia Hub – Project Manager) highlighting the work being provided through the Dementia Memory Lounge and Café supported through the Dementia Hub Project. In addition, The Trust were advised that the Hub were keen to explore the potential to enable temporary use of part of Unit 7 within the Barham Park Building in order to complement the support already being provided through the provision of an additional dedicated space for small private advice & guidance sessions using part of the NCIL funding already allocated, in order to bring the Mess Room area back into use.
· Mahendra Desai (representing the Barham Park Veterans Club) regarding the current state of repair and upgrade of the boiler within Unit 2 of the Barham Park Building.
The Chair advised that the issues raised had been noted and would be responded to as appropriate. In moving on to then consider the General Update report it was RESOLVED:
(1) To note the issues set out in the report.
(2) To authorise that the day to day Trustee functions and decision making of the Barham Park Trust be delegated to the Council’s Director of Environment & Leisure following the Council’s senior management restructure process and to authorise any previous decisions of the Trust Committee to delegate authority to the Operational Director of Environmental Services that have yet to be exercised to be delegated to the Council’s Director of Environment & Leisure.
Wards affected: Wembley Central;
Lead officer: Leslie Williams
05/09/2022 - Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22 ref: 6111 Recommendations Approved
This report presents the annual report for the Barham Park Trust for 2021/22. There is a statutory requirement to produce an Annual Report, including the Accounts each financial year.
Decision Maker: Barham Park Trust Committee
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Barham Park Trust Committee
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 13/09/2022
Decision:
RESOLVED to:
(1) Approve the annual report and the Barham Park Trust’s Accounts for 2021/22.
(2) Note the Independent Examiner’s Review of the Barham Park Trust’s Accounts for 2021/22.
(3) Authorise officers to update the Charity Commission with the Annual Report and the Accounts for 2021/22 of the Barham Park Trust.
Wards affected: Wembley Central;
Lead officer: Solomon Akuffo