Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the recommendations, as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.

• Any other urgent business

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no items of urgent business to discuss.

• Apologies for Absence

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to note the apologies for absence from Kim Wright, with Rachel Crossley acting on her behalf.

• Authority to Tender contracts for the Provision of Extra Care Housing Support for six Extra Care Schemes

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to proceed with tendering contracts for extra care housing support services across six schemes, divided into two lots, and delegated contract award authority to the Corporate Director, Community Health and Wellbeing.

• Authority to Tender for the Provision and Management of Temporary Accommodation Housing Association Leasing Scheme

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to invite tenders for the Procurement and Management of Temporary Accommodation in support of the Council’s Housing Association Leasing Scheme (HALS) for an initial 3-year term, with potential extensions, to address the needs of homeless households.

• Addressing the risk of Anti Social Behaviour in the Stonebridge area

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve a strategy, expenditure, and associated actions to address anti-social behaviour risks in Stonebridge, while also mandating fortnightly project updates and an amended project plan for Cabinet members.

• Exclusion of Press and Public

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to exclude the press and public from a portion of the meeting due to the likely disclosure of exempt information regarding proposed notices, orders, or directions under enactment.

• Petitions (if any)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the recommendations, as no petitions were presented at the meeting.

• Matters Arising (if any)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.

• Minutes of the Previous Meeting

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the minutes of the previous Cabinet meeting held on January 15, 2025, as an accurate record.

• Declarations of Interest

  Recommendations Approved

  ...that no declarations of interest were made during the meeting.

• Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools

  Recommmend Forward to Council

  The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to approve the direct award of a contract for Speech and Language Therapy services. This contract, valued at £6,569,499 exclusive of VAT, will be provided to Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS for an initial period of three years from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, with an option to extend for a further year. The decision was made on February 10, 2025.

• Authority to Award Housing Repairs and Maintenance Contracts

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to award housing repairs and maintenance contracts for various lots to Wates Property Services Limited, Masher Brothers Limited, Mears Limited, and Greyline Group Limited, each for a term of five years with extension options.

• Budget & Council Tax 2025-26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to recommend to Full Council the budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the General Fund revenue budget, savings proposals, the HRA budget and business plan, and various strategies and schedules related to capital, treasury management, reserves, and fees and charges.

• Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to recommend to the Full Council for approval changes to the local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26, including a minimum 35% payment for working-age households, simplified non-dependant charges, alignment of backdating rules with Universal Credit, and noting annual CPI-linked income band reviews and a future hardship fund review.

• Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2024 - 25

  Recommmend Forward to Council

  The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to note the 2024-25 Mid-Year Treasury report and approve its referral to Full Council on 10 February 2025. They also noted the Council's compliance with prudential indicators.

Attendees

Councillor Muhammed Butt Leader of the Council & Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care Labour · Tokyngton

Mili Patel Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources Labour · Harlesden & Kensal Green

Teo Benea Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Property Labour · Sudbury

Councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson Labour · Roundwood

Harbi Farah Green Party · Welsh Harp

Councillor Gwen Grahl Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources Labour · Cricklewood & Mapesbury

Neil Nerva Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure Labour and Co-operative Party · Queens Park

Councillor Jake Rubin Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Employment & Climate Action Labour · Roundwood

Krupa Sheth Cabinet Member for Public Realm & Enforcement Labour · Tokyngton

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