We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Brent London Borough Council in London across 35 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Premises License Reinstatement
Application for grant of new premises license for Food and Wine Express Limited at 246 Neasden Lane following lapse due to company dissolution. The premises held a continuous license for over 20 years…
“This is an application under Section 17 of the Licensing Act for the grant of a new license. In respect of 244 Neasden Lane... the license lapsed. The…”
License Conditions - Miniatures Prohibition (Condition 14)
Applicant conceded to Condition 14 prohibiting sale of miniatures under 35ml of spirits or wine. This was agreed by Food and Wine Express Limited during hearing, with Bill Don confirming: 'I have a Wh…
“There shall be no miniatures under the 35 CL of spirits or wine sold”
License Conditions - Restricted Trading Hours
Subcommittee approved Condition 18 restricting alcohol sales hours as proposed by police, rejecting applicant's request for 24/7 trading. Police proposed restricted hours citing CIZ status and crime/d…
“the sales of alcohol shall only be permitted during the hours as stated in Condition 18 as proposed by the police”
Written Decision and Appeals Process
Subcommittee decision to be issued in detailed written format within 5 working days. Applicant will have 21 days from receipt to appeal the decision if unhappy with licensing conditions or decision ou…
“A detailed written version of this will be sent hopefully within the next 5 working days. Once that is received, The applicant would have 21 days to a…”
License Conditions - Alcoholic Drinks Labeling (Condition 15)
Applicant conceded to Condition 15 requiring all alcoholic drinks to be clearly labeled with premises name. Police argued this enables them to identify origin of street-consumed alcohol and engage wit…
“All alcoholic drinks shall be clearly labeled with the name of the premises”
Brent Budget 2026-2027 Approved
Cabinet approved budget for 2026-2027 reflecting new fairer funding settlement from Labour government. Budget includes £22.9m additional core funding from Fair Funding Review recognizing deprivation. …
“The Fair Funding Review has recognised the pressures we face, and as a result Brent will see a net benefit of 22.9 billion in additional poor funding.…”
Financial Position - Unrestricted and Restricted Funds
At March 2025, Trust held £342,228 in unrestricted funds with approximately £16,000 current liabilities. Restricted funds of £369,978 held, much of which will be drawn down for Year 1 essential works …
“at March we held £342,228 in unrestricted funds, with around £16,000 current liabilities... And we hold about £369,978 in restricted funds. Much of th…”
Financial Accounts 2024/25 - Charity Commission Compliance
Annual financial accounts for 2024/25 approved by Barham Park Trust Committee. Trust now operates separate bank accounts and fully transitioned to cash accounting basis in line with Charity Commission…
“the Trust now operates separate bank accounts and has fully transitioned to a cash accounting basis, which is in line with Charity Commission guidance…”
Current Annual Spend on Staff Allowances and Premiums
Current annual expenditure on staff allowances, overtime, standby payments, shift allowances and event allowances totals £1.7 million. This significant sum is currently applied inconsistently across t…
“allowances and premiums for overtime and standby payments to shift and event allowances currently cost 1.7 million each year”
Formal Consultation on Amended Terms and Conditions
Committee approved proceeding with formal consultation with staff and trade unions regarding the amended terms and conditions. This includes the standby policy, shift allowances, and overtime payments…
“we can agree with these recommendations and start the consultation with the staff and the unions”
Terms and Conditions Amendment - Standby and Call-Out Policy
Brent Council is reviewing and standardizing its standby and call-out policies to address massive variation in payments across services. Current payments do not reflect different levels of responsibil…
“we've got massive variation and what we're paying, and it doesn't really reflect the different levels of responsibility for the different types of sta…”
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