Cllr John Warren's request LINK to the Mayor for discussion of the possibility of an Extraordinary Brent Council Meeting to discuss the freezing of Brent Council's Revenue Support Grant (RSG) for four years and the consequent Efficiency Plan has been turned down by Council Officers.
The Revenue Support Grant is the main source of funding for local councils but is gradually being phased out
This will mean that both decisions will be made by Brent's CEO and Muhammed Butt, and will not be discussed by the Council or any further by the Cabinet.
In a letter to Warren, Fiona Alderman, Brent Council's Chief Legal Officer stated:
The Revenue Support Grant is the main source of funding for local councils but is gradually being phased out
This will mean that both decisions will be made by Brent's CEO and Muhammed Butt, and will not be discussed by the Council or any further by the Cabinet.
In a letter to Warren, Fiona Alderman, Brent Council's Chief Legal Officer stated:
The Mayor has considered your request and has confirmed the his response set out below after having taken advice from officers.Cllr Warren, leader of Brent Conservative Group, commented:"There are no special circumstances justifying the consideration of this item at this meeting as a matter of urgency. I cannot therefore allow it to be added to the agenda. I would also add that the decision on the Financial Position 2017/18- 2019/20 and option to fix RSG settlement is a function exercisable by the Cabinet and has already been considered by the Cabinet."
It is totally disgraceful that the leader is allowed to make such an important decision and Council members will not be able to question/ express a view.