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Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm
September 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm Council View on council websiteSummary
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The Council noted the deputation received from Satvinder Riyat representing Sudbury Matters Forum regarding Barham Park on 18/09/2023. The deputation outlined the history of the park and the Forum's aim to establish a "Friends of Barham Park" group to ensure community involvement in its future use and management. The Council welcomed the establishment of the Friends Group as a means of focussing future collaboration and engagement.
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Brent Council noted the update report provided by the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee on 18/09/2023.
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Council agreed that the minutes of the Council meeting held on Monday 10 July 2023 be approved as a correct record on 18/09/2023.
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...to note the responses provided by Cabinet Members to questions from opposition and non-cabinet members on various topics including examination results, GP practices, parking permits, rough sleepers, and shared ownership housing.
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The Council noted the update reports provided by the Chair of the Community & Wellbeing and Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees on 18/09/2023.
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The Council noted written and verbal responses to public questions on 18/09/2023. These concerned Building Safety Act compliance, noise nuisance from HS2 works, a pedestrian crossing at Cavendish Road, and social care provision suppliers.
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The Council noted the report and update provided by Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, on 18/09/2023. The report highlighted work across Cabinet portfolios to manage finances and provide ongoing support and services for residents.
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The Council agreed to note changes in committee membership and appointments to outside bodies on 18/09/2023. Councillor Tatler was appointed to cover the role of Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform during Councillor Mili Patel’s maternity leave. Rhys Jarvis was appointed as an Independent co-opted Member on the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee.
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...to note the Mayor's announcements regarding various events, commemorations, and petitions.
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The Council noted declarations of interest on 18/09/2023. Councillors declared personal interests relating to agenda items concerning parks and open spaces, and rogue landlords. These declarations included roles as directors, trustees, landlords, and union members.
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The Council decided on 18/09/2023 to agree a motion regarding RAAC in Brent schools. The Council resolved to request the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools write to the Secretary of State for Education seeking additional funding for RAAC-affected buildings and to pledge support for St Gregory’s Catholic Science College. The Council also resolved to expedite planning permissions for temporary classrooms and monitor schools for unsafe materials.
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