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27/06/2024 - Authority to vary and extend a contract for Supported Living Services for adults at Woodhill Crescent with Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7020 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Supported Living Services for Adults at Woodhill Crescent with Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Health & Wellbeing
Decision published: 28/06/2024
Effective from: 27/06/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for Supported Living Services at Woodhill Crescent with Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for a period of 9 months and 2 days from 29 June 2024 to 31 March 2025 in the sum of £213,890.71.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
27/06/2024 - Authority to Vary and Extend a Contract for Supported Living Services for Adults at Preston Road (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7019 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Supported Living Services for Adults at Preston Road with Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Health & Wellbeing
Decision published: 28/06/2024
Effective from: 27/06/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for Supported Living Services at Preston Road with Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for a period of 9 months and 2 days from 29 June 2024 to 31 March 2025 in the sum of £213,884.84.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
27/06/2024 - Authority to Vary the Pre-Construction Services Agreement for Works at 381-397 Edgware Road, London, NW9 (Non-Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 7018 For Determination
To request authority to vary the pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) in respect of works at 381-397 Edgware Road, Colindale, London NW9 with Higgns Partnerships 1961 Plc.
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision published: 28/06/2024
Effective from: 27/06/2024
Decision:
That the Director of Property and Assets:
i) Approves the variation of the PCSA in respect of works at 381-397 Edgware Road, Colindale, London NW9 with Higgins Partnership 1961 Plc to include the full redesign of the project at a value of £489,097.18.
Wards affected: Kingsbury;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
24/06/2024 - Authority to trigger the second stage of the two stage design and build contract at Picture Palace ref: 7017 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to trigger the second
stage of the two stage design and build contract at Picture
Palace.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 25/06/2024
Effective from: 03/07/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:
i) Approves the award of the second stage of the two-stage design and build contract with Ark Build Plc for the Picture Palace refurbishment works for a sum of £3,188,879.39.
Wards affected: Harlesden & Kensal Green;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
25/06/2024 - Authority to Tender for Debt Advice Service ref: 7016 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to tender for a provider to deliver a Debt Advice Service in Brent Hubs.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing & Residents Services
Decision published: 25/06/2024
Effective from: 03/07/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing and Residents Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resident Support and Culture:
i) Approves inviting tenders for the delivery of a Debt Advice Service on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating tenders on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marta Portalska
24/06/2024 - Changes to the Polling District and Polling Places for Alperton, Queens Park & Stonebridge Wards (Non Key Officer Recordable Decision) ref: 7015 Recommendations Approved
To seek approval for changes to polling places in Alperton, Queensbury and Stonebridge wards for the General Election on 4 July 24.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 25/06/2024
Effective from: 24/06/2024
Decision:
In accordance with the delegation agreed by the General Purposes Committee on 22 January 2024, to approve the following changes to polling places in Alperton, Queensbury and Stonebridge wards for the General Election on 4 July 24:
· Bluebell Nursery - Clay Oven to be used as an alternative to service voters from the WAL3/1 and WAL3/2 area.
· Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hall - Crystals of London to be used as an alternative to service voters from the EST6 area.
· Enchanted Lands Day Nursey - Club House, Eton Grove to be used as an alternative to service voters from the HQY4/1 and HQY4/2 area.
Wards affected: Alperton; Queens Park; Stonebridge;
Lead officer: Amira Nassr
24/06/2024 - Authority to Tender for Community Wellbeing Service (Individual Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7014 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to tender for a provider to deliver to deliver a Community Wellbeing Service at the New Millenium Centre.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resident Support & Culture
Decision published: 24/06/2024
Effective from: 02/07/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Resident Support and Culture having consulted with the Leader and in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution:
(1) Approves inviting tenders for the Community Wellbeing Service on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.10 of the accompanying report.
(2) Approves Officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.10 of the accompanying report.
(3) Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Partnerships Housing and Resident Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resident Support and Culture to award the contract for the Community Wellbeing Service for a term of 3 years with the option for an additional 2 year extension.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Marta Portalska
12/06/2024 - Authority to tender for a care and support contract at Supported Living Services for people with a range of disabilities at Peel Road (Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7013 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to tender for a care and support contract at Supported Living Services for people with a range of disabilities at Peel Road.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Health & Wellbeing
Decision published: 20/06/2024
Effective from: 28/06/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing:
i) Approves inviting tenders for a new care and support contract at Peel Road on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating the tenders on the basis of the evaluation crtieria.
iii) Delegates authority to the Corporate Director Community Health and Wellbeing to award the contract to the successful bidder.
Wards affected: Kilburn;
Lead officer: Karen Wren
12/06/2024 - Authority to Vary and Extend a Contract for Supported Living Services for Adults at Ruby Street with Dimensions (UK) Limited (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7012 For Determination
To request approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Supported Living Services for Adults at Ruby Street with Dimensions (UK) Limited.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Health & Wellbeing
Decision published: 19/06/2024
Effective from: 12/06/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing, having consulted the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of contract for Supported Living Services at Ruby Street with Dimensions (UK) Limited.
ii) Approves the extension of contract for Supported Living Services at Ruby Street with Dimensions (UK) Limited for a period of 9 months and 2 days from 29 June 2024 to 31 March 2025, in the sum of £221,809.04.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
12/06/2024 - Authority to Vary and Extend a Contract for Supported Living Services for Adults at Gladstone Park Gardens with Dimensions (UK) Limited (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision) ref: 7011 Recommendations Approved
To request approval to vary and extend a contract in respect of Supported Living Services for Adults at Gladstone Park Gardens with Dimensions (UK) Limited.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Health & Wellbeing
Decision published: 19/06/2024
Effective from: 12/06/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for Supported Living Services at Gladstone Park Gardens with Dimensions (UK) Limited.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for Supported Living Services at Gladstone Park Gardens with Dimensions (UK) Limited for a period of 9 months and 2 days from 29 June 2024 to 31 March 2025, in the sum of £221,059.15.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jacqueline Casson
17/06/2024 - Appointment of Cabinet Sub Committee ref: 7002 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to confirm the following appointments to the Barham Park Trust Committee for the 2024-25 Municipal Year:
Councillors M.Butt (Chair), Mili Patel (Vice-Chair), Donnelly-Jackson, Farah and Krupa Sheth.
17/06/2024 - Any other urgent business ref: 7010 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
There were no items of urgent business.
Prior to ending proceedings, Councillor Muhammed Butt (as Leader) took the opportunity to wish Councillor Knight and her family well as she commenced a period of maternity leave following the meeting.
17/06/2024 - Exclusion of Press and Public ref: 7009 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
There were no items that required the exclusion of the press or public.
17/06/2024 - Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any) ref: 7001 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
There were no items referred from either the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
17/06/2024 - Petitions (if any) ref: 7000 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
No petitions were submitted for consideration at the meeting.
17/06/2024 - Matters Arising (if any) ref: 6999 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
None.
17/06/2024 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 6998 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 28 May 2024 be approved as a correct record of the meeting.
17/06/2024 - Declarations of Interest ref: 6997 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
The following personal interests were declared by members in relation to Agenda Item 9 (Tenant & Leaseholder Engagement Strategy):
· Councillor Grahl and Councillor Nerva – as leaseholders within the borough;
· Councillor Farah – as a member of his family was a tenant within the borough.
No other declarations of interest were made during the meeting.
17/06/2024 - Apologies for Absence ref: 6996 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 17/06/2024
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Donnelly-Jackson (Cabinet Member for Resident Support & Culture), Councillor Krupa Sheth (Cabinet Member for Environment & Enforcement) and Councillor Tatler (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth).
17/06/2024 - Travel Assistance Policy ref: 7007 Recommendations Approved
To approve and agree the newly developed Travel Assistance Policy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 25/06/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
(1) Approve the minor amendments to the Policy, as detailed within section 3.4 of the report which had been designed to strengthen the Plan following consultation feedback.
(2) Note the feedback received and suggestions made by the public and various stakeholders as part of the recent public consultation and stakeholder engagement exercises on the draft plan, as set out in the Community Consultation Report attached at Appendix B to the report.
(3) Approve adoption of the final version of the Active Travel Implementation Plan incorporating the amendments agreed under (1) above, as detailed within Appendix A of the report.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 24 June 24.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pauline Jones
17/06/2024 - Private Sector Housing Strategy 2024-2029 ref: 7006 Recommendations Approved
To present the draft Private Housing Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 25/06/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
(1) Note the consultation response and subsequent changes to the drafted strategy.
(2) Approve, having considered the update provided, the Strategy for sign-off and final publication.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 24 June 24
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Triza Handa
17/06/2024 - Corporate Performance Update - Quarter 4 2023-24 ref: 7008 Recommendations Approved
To note the Borough Plan 2023-24 performance reporting for Q4.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 25/06/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
(1) To note the Borough Plan 2023-24 performance reporting for Q4 as set out in section 3 and Appendix A of the report.
(2) To note the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and agree the remedial actions on strategic risks identified as appropriate alongside the challenge on progress being provided with responsible officers as necessary.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 24 June 24
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jon Cartwright
17/06/2024 - Vale Farm Leisure Centre Procurement Options ref: 7004 Recommendations Approved
to consider the various methods of providing
the Leisure Centre facilities from 2025 onwards and agree on a
method of service provision.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 25/06/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED, having noted the information contained within the appendices marked as exempt, to:
(1) Note that the Council’s current Tri-borough contract in respect of Vale Farm Leisure Centre with Sport & Leisure Management Limited (SLM) ended in August 2025.
(2) Approve the undertaking of a Tri-borough procurement with the London Boroughs of Ealing and Harrow to deliver leisure service provision at Vale Farm Leisure Centre, such procurement to be led by the London Borough of Harrow.
(3) Approve the use of the London Borough of Harrow’s Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations in the procurement of the contract referred to in (2) above.
(4) Delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Community Health and Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing to approve steps in the procurement of the contract referred to in (2) above as are necessary and consistent with the content of this report.
(5) Note that following the procurement of the Contract referred to in (2) above officers will report back to Cabinet to seek approval to award the Contract.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 24 June 24
Wards affected: Sudbury;
Lead officer: Sarah Hawken
17/06/2024 - Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy 2024-2028 ref: 7005 Recommendations Approved
To approve formal consultation to be carried out on the draft tenant and leaseholder engagement strategy and approve the sub document Building Safety Engagement Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 17/06/2024 - Cabinet
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 25/06/2024
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
(1) Approve the Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy, as presented in Appendix 1 of the report.
(2) Note the feedback from formal consultation on the engagement strategy and how that feedback would be used, as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.
(3) Approve the Building Safety Engagement Strategy, as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 24 June 24
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Emily-Rae Baines
14/06/2024 - Authority to award the contract for the heating system replacement works contract at Uxendon Manor Primary School ref: 6995 Recommendations Approved
To request authority to award the contract for
the heating system replacement works at Uxendon Manor Primary
School as per Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 25/06/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:
i) Approves the award of a contract for heating replacement works at Uxendon Manor Primary School to Oakray Ltd for £595,909.52.
Wards affected: Kenton;
Lead officer: Neil Martin
17/06/2024 - Award of contract for the delivery of Church End Youth Anchor provision ref: 7003 Recommendations Approved
Award of contract for the delivery of Church End Youth Anchor provision.
(Note: Added to Forward Plan on 21 July 2023)
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration
Decision published: 17/06/2024
Effective from: 25/06/2024
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Growth and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools:
i) Approves the award of contract for the operational management and delivery of services within the Church End Youth Anchor for a term of 10 years to the lead consortium member Young Brent Foundation in the sum of £846,250.00.
ii) Notes that the approval of the Corporate Director Finance and Resources will be sought to enter into a sub-underlease with lead consortium member Young Brent Foundation for a term of 10 years at an annual rent of £75,000 subject to review after 5 years.
Wards affected: Roundwood;
Lead officer: Grace Nelson