DOCSLIB.ORG

Case Study Word Template

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Case Study Word Template Economic Growth Advisors Programme London Borough of Brent Inward Investment Key themes covered by the case study Inward investment Business engagement and retention Summary The main objective for the economic growth advisors project was to set out a roadmap towards increasing inward investment in the London Borough of Brent. The approach agreed with appointed advisors Renaisi is detailed below: 1. Desktop research into local economic development in LB Brent and interviews with key LB Brent officers, developers and business partners. 2. Inward Investment workshop with key LB Brent officers examining: the role of SMEs in economic growth working with inert landowners options on delivering 10,000 jobs in Wembley whether Brent Council is ‘open for business’. 3. Final report setting out a roadmap for potential investors in the borough and priorities for the new LB Brent Investment Team, setting out: strategic approach key roles working with partners delivery plan template. The workshop was designed to provide a brief pointer towards current best practice; examples of local and regional public sector; strategies; initiatives considered to have been successful in stimulating inward investment. LB Brent provided case studies of some of the challenges faced in the borough to give local grounding and relevance for the exercise. These challenges include attracting and retaining SMEs, unlocking stalled sites, delivering on planning policy floor space and job targets. The workshop additionally allowed for some assessment of the current strengths and weaknesses of Brent Council as an organisation in delivering inward investment into the borough. The roadmap (shown on page four) is a practical guide to help LB Brent move forward in securing investment to realise its regeneration and growth ambitions, and in the first instance will be used as a tool to build internal corporate support for a more investor friendly LB Brent, and to shape the new investment teams’ activities over the next year. Rationale for project The London Borough of Brent has significant regeneration opportunities and potential in Wembley, Park Royal and the Old Oak Common, however in the past Brent Council as an organisation has acted in a reactive way to inward investment on specific sites, not always shining a light on the many and varied opportunities that are available. Brent are competing London-wide, nationally, and internationally for investment and we need to step-up our game. Brent Council is therefore looking to more proactively secure inward investment in specific growth and regeneration areas of the borough, to encourage the growth of existing SMEs, to __________________________________________________ Page 2 of 6 develop new sectors, such as business tourism, fashion and CCIs, and to source institutional and private investment finance to help fund the many development opportunities within the borough. The project delivers a roadmap that can help LB Brent take the steps needed to more effectively pull inward investment into the borough and create the conditions that support jobs and growth. Key actions Desktop research was undertaken into local economic development in LB Brent and interviews held with key LB Brent officers, developers and business partner over March and April 2014. This was followed up with a workshop with LB Brent officers and the production of a report. LB Brent will now use the roadmap to communicate our proposed approach to inward investment corporately, and, with particular reference to the delivery plan element of the roadmap, to inform the new regeneration investment team activities over the coming year. __________________________________________________ Page 3 of 6 Key findings & outputs and economic benefits The key outputs were the workshop and final report detailing the roadmap, which sets out: 1. Strategic approach toward facilitating inward investment based on a four point plan: understanding our investors The main investors that drive growth are developers, single occupiers, SMEs, existing businesses and institutional investors. What each wants differs. The council’s approach will be tailored accordingly. SMEs and existing businesses are viewed as quicker wins in terms of attracting investment. Identification and provision of appropriate workspace, move–on space and supporting facilities for these businesses is therefore one immediate priority to be addressed by eg securing affordable workspace in new development under s106, targeting empty commercial space, signposting businesses to commercial agents, and the use of the council’s Meanwhile Foundation etc. understanding our products Brent’s vision for growth and development in the borough is as a series of places: Wembley, Alperton, South Kilburn etc. rather than a homogenous municipality. Investment plans / brochures are being drawn up for each of the borough’s key growth areas to reach out to potential investors on: 1) place audit 2) vision for transformational change 3) key projects and interventions basis. having supportive policies ensuring a corporate approach. 2. Key roles for Brent Council in attracting inward investment and business retention: information provision service project management role marketing and promotion evidenced based policies. The information provision service is about getting the basics right. The new investment team will be the first point of contact and will aim to be a one stop shop for any organisation looking to invest - developer, occupier, existing business etc. Enquiries will be responded to in one of the following ways: general information provided site visits arranged property information provided signposting to third parties with follow up liaising with other council departments (as opposed to signposting) with follow up. __________________________________________________ Page 4 of 6 An investment enquiries information store database has been set up to support this service. We now need to think about developing an online presence. 3. Working with partners GLA and the GLA family London & Partners UK Trade & Investment The Regeneration Investment Organisation West London Business Developers and Landowners Employment and skills agencies Key property agents Brent Council departments Further and Higher education. 4. Delivery plan template These are the key activities Renaisi advised to be undertaken to build the new investment team capacity to attract inward investment. Another way of looking at this is with reference to the diagram below. Renaisi observed local authorities looking to attract inward investment often jump straight to promotion and big bang investors, FDI, MIPIM etc. but time is more wisely spent in first laying a firm foundation in terms of understanding the importance of the existing business base and SMEs and putting the necessary infrastructure in place in terms of policy, corporate approach, enquiries service to engage with business, before moving on to visioning and developing marketing and promotional collateral for higher impact business outreach activities. __________________________________________________ Page 5 of 6 The delivery plan template for the new regeneration investment team covers enquiry handling sector analysis databases, Renaisi suggested two priority databases: o enquiry tracking (we set this up using Infostore) o vacant sites and property (we have something already but it needs to be developed) links to skills/employment workspace review inward investment board agent’s seminar performance indicators initial promotional campaign. LB Brent will use the roadmap to inform their inward investment strategy and activities moving forwards. It is however too early to determine the degree to which, for example, the delivery plan will be adopted, nor the level of impacts and economic benefits which might be anticipated to accrue through an improved Brent Council strategy and approach towards inward investment. The roadmap on page 4 above is supposed to show what a streetwise LA will look like. The delivery plan template details some key activities to undertake and work streams to develop to get an investment team in a position where you have a solid understanding of local business and sectors, can develop a credible investment strategy with corporate buy in, build team capacity to fulfil key business engagement and development roles etc. then start moving on to developing marketing collateral and communications. __________________________________________________ Page 6 of 6 .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • VISION for WEMBLEY the New Wembley: Key Components
    A SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY A BEACON OF SPORTING AND ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE AN INTEGRAL AND EXCITING PIECE OF URBAN LONDON THE DESTINATION OF CHOICE A FOCAL POINT LIVELY, EXCITING AND SAFE THE CENTREPIECE OF REGENERATION A PIVOTAL CONTRIBUTION TO LONDON A THRIVING CITY QUARTER A COMMUNITY FOCUS FOR BRENT A NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEISURE DESTINATION OUR VISION FOR A NEW WEMBLEY A PLACE THAT CELEBRATES ITS DIVERSITY UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS OF PUBLIC ACCESS HIGH QUALITY HOUSING FOR ALL BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPACE A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE A CENTRE FOR WORK A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE PROUD TO LIVE AND EAGER TO VISIT WITH EASY ACCESS foreword The regeneration of Wembley is central to Brent Council’s aspirations for the borough. We are determined that Wembley becomes a place of which the people of London and Brent can be truly proud. The new Wembley’s varied and high quality facilities will attract millions of visitors from across the country and beyond and will stimulate jobs and wealth across West London. Wembley will make an even greater contribution to London’s status as a World City. Brent Council’s commitment to Wembley is a long-standing one. We have fought long and hard over many years to secure the National Stadium and we have been a pivotal and influential partner throughout this process. We are now determined to maximise the National Stadium’s impact as a catalyst for regeneration and are ready to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to regenerate the area. We are proud that the nation’s new stadium has come to Brent and grateful to all those who have helped make this a reality.
    [Show full text]
  • Harlesden Neighbourhood Plan
    Appendix A: Harlesden Neighbourhood Plan HARLESDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 2019 - 2034 May 2019 Images in this document produced by Harlesden Neighbourhood Hood Forum unless otherwise stated. With thanks to Crisis Brent Community Researcher volunteers and photography group, as well as to our Forum members, local volunteers and all those who have contributed to the preparation of this document. A welcome from the Chair of the Harlesden Neighbourhood Forum Welcome to the Harlesden Neighbourhood Plan - a vision of how Harlesden can develop and grow over the next fifteen years whilst preserving its distinct heritage. Policies within the Neighbourhood Plan are restricted to matters amenable to planning – primarily the built, physical environment. The Plan’s remit does not extend to local services, cultural and arts activities or economic development, although of course planning policies can contribute to the protection and growth of all these things. Harlesden Neighbourhood Forum’s ambitions for our area however go far beyond planning policy. We hope you will continue to engage with the development of the Plan and work of the Forum throughout the formal process and beyond. Beyond the Plan we are keen to develop an exciting and unique offer for visitors and residents alike based on Harlesden’s cultural and artistic diversity. Harlesden is a colourful, neighbourhood in north west London, home to people from across the world, where you can sample a dizzying range of cultures and cuisines from Brazilian to Polish, Trinidadian to Somali. Where, in a single visit, you can pop into some of the best Caribbean food stores in London, admire the beauty and history of Harlesden’s churches or enjoy the outdoors in beautiful Roundwood Park or one of our newly regenerated pocket parks.
    [Show full text]
  • Brent Valley & Barnet Plateau Area Framework All London Green Grid
    All Brent Valley & Barnet Plateau London Area Framework Green Grid 11 DRAFT Contents 1 Foreword and Introduction 2 All London Green Grid Vision and Methodology 3 ALGG Framework Plan 4 ALGG Area Frameworks 5 ALGG Governance 6 Area Strategy 9 Area Description 10 Strategic Context 11 Vision 14 Objectives 16 Opportunities 20 Project Identification 22 Clusters 24 Projects Map 28 Rolling Projects List 34 Phase One Early Delivery 36 Project Details 48 Forward Strategy 50 Gap Analysis 51 Recommendations 52 Appendices 54 Baseline Description 56 ALGG SPG Chapter 5 GGA11 Links 58 Group Membership Note: This area framework should be read in tandem with All London Green Grid SPG Chapter 5 for GGA11 which contains statements in respect of Area Description, Strategic Corridors, Links and Opportunities. The ALGG SPG document is guidance that is supplementary to London Plan policies. While it does not have the same formal development plan status as these policies, it has been formally adopted by the Mayor as supplementary guidance under his powers under the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (as amended). Adoption followed a period of public consultation, and a summary of the comments received and the responses of the Mayor to those comments is available on the Greater London Authority website. It will therefore be a material consideration in drawing up development plan documents and in taking planning decisions. The All London Green Grid SPG was developed in parallel with the area frameworks it can be found at the following link: http://www.london.gov.uk/publication/all-london- green-grid-spg . Cover Image: View across Silver Jubilee Park to the Brent Reservoir Foreword 1 Introduction – All London Green Grid Vision and Methodology Introduction Area Frameworks Partnership - Working The various and unique landscapes of London are Area Frameworks help to support the delivery of Strong and open working relationships with many recognised as an asset that can reinforce character, the All London Green Grid objectives.
    [Show full text]
  • Fryent Country Park Management Plan
    Fryent Country Park Management Plan Photo: Hay Harvest - Richards West 2020 1 Barn Hill Conservation Group Registered Charity no. 1085476 Contact: Roe Green Walled Garden, Roe Green Park, Kingsbury, London NW9 9HA Tel: 020 8206 0492 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.bhcg.btck.co.uk/ Index to the individual sections Each section of the Management Plan is available as a separate document. Section / Habitat Section Introduction 1 Map of Fryent Country Park features 1a Hedgerows 2 Green Lanes 3 Woodland 4 Scrub 5 Humphry Repton landscaping 6 Acid grassland 7 Hay meadows and other grasslands 8 Orchards 9 Streams and ditches: the Gaderbrook 10 Ponds 11 Footpaths, Access and Interpretation 12 2 Fryent Country Park Management Plan: section 1a Introduction The Park and its habitats Fryent Country Park is located in the London Borough of Brent, in north-west London. The Park is about 1-2km north of Wembley Stadium. The Park lies about 15km north-west of central London. The Country Park retains the countryside that was typical of this area for centuries before the surrounding areas became urban. There are hay meadows, hedgerows and green lanes, woodland, scrub, orchards, ponds and a stream. Other grassland includes acid grassland, rough grassland and mown grassland paths. Fryent Country Park extends to 108 hectares formerly in the parishes of Harrow and Kingsbury. The Park is surrounded by suburbia and bisected by Fryent Way (the A4140). From the top of Barn Hill there are views of Wembley Stadium. An outlier from the Park includes the landscaped woodland on the greens of Brampton Grove Open Space and Basing Hill Open Space.
    [Show full text]
  • Brent Cross Cricklewood in the London Borough of Barnet
    planning report PDU/1483/02 12 March 2010 Brent Cross Cricklewood in the London Borough of Barnet planning application no. C/17559/08 Strategic planning application stage II referral (old powers) Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended); Greater London Authority Acts 1999 and 2007; Town & Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2000 The proposal Outline application for comprehensive mixed use redevelopment of the Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration area comprising residential, town centre uses including retail, leisure, hotel and conference facilities, offices, industrial and other business uses, rail-based freight facilities, waste handling facility, petrol filling station, community, health and education facilities, private hospital, open space and public realm, landscaping and recreation facilities, new rail and bus stations, vehicular and pedestrian bridges, underground and multi-storey car parking, works to the River Brent and Clitterhouse Stream and associated infrastructure, demolition and alterations of existing building structures, electricity generation stations, relocated electricity substation, free standing or building mounted wind turbines, alterations to existing railway infrastructure including Cricklewood railway track and station and Brent Cross London Underground station, creation of new strategic accesses and internal road layout, at grade or underground conveyor from waste handling facility to combined heat and power plant, infrastructure and associated facilities together with any required temporary works or structures and associated utilities/services required by the development. The applicant The applicants are Hammerson, Standard Life Investments and Brookfield Europe (“the Brent Cross Development Partners”), and the architect is Allies & Morrison Architects. Strategic issues Outstanding issues relating to retail, affordable housing, urban design and inclusive access, transport, waste, energy, noise, phasing and infrastructure triggers have been addressed.
    [Show full text]
  • London Borough of Brent Document
    Brent Climate Emergency Strategy 2021-2030 Draft for Public Consultation London Borough of Brent Contents 2 Foreword 3 Introduction and Context 4 Emissions in Brent 5 The Current Challenges 7 Working Together – Development of the key themes The Key Themes 9 Key Theme 1 – Consumption, Resources and Waste 13 Key Theme 2 – Transport 17 Key Theme 3 – Homes and Buildings 21 Key Theme 4 – Nature and Green Space 25 Key Theme 5 – Supporting Communities 29 Draft First Year Delivery Plan 2021-2022 36 Glossary 1 Foreword We are already seeing the devastating effects of working collaboratively with our residents and We are living in a Climate and climate change. 2020 has been punctuated by more communities every step of the way. Ecological Emergency volatile and unprecedented weather taking place around the world on a regular basis, whether it be This draft strategy seeks to reflect the priorities of wildfires in Australia or floods in the UK. The climate our residents and will be open for public consultation risk to Brent is no different. If we do not act, it is from 16th November 2020 to 11th January 2021. inevitable that the worst effects of climate change I encourage anyone reading this document to will directly affect all of us in the future. provide us with your thoughts and to think about what you can do to contribute to tackling the The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread climate emergency in Brent. impact on Brent and our residents. The pandemic has laid bare existing inequalities, with some of By working together, we can tackle the climate our most vulnerable residents hit the hardest.
    [Show full text]
  • Local Area Guide
    Welcome to Grand Union, an exciting new development of beautiful canalside apartments. With easy transport links to the West End and the City, you’re never far from the action at Grand Union. Stonebridge Park and Alperton tube stations are just a short walk away, or you can hop on your bike and follow the towpath along the Grand Union Canal and get to Paddington in less than half an hour. Chosen as the ‘London Borough of culture 2020’, Brent ofers a rich and diverse arts scene alongside vibrant shops, cafés and restaurants. Neighbourhood SCAN THE CODE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BRENT, LONDON BOROUGH OF CULTURE Colindale Hornsea G r and U n i o n HARROW L o c a l a r e a g u i d e M1 2 / 3 BRENT A 7 M25 CROSS Highgate M25 Whether you’re looking for 3 SHOPPING CENTRE shopping, historic landmarks HAMPSTEAD or green open spaces, it’s all HEATH M1 within easy reach. Wembley Park T Neasden N Manor HouseA E A R B 4 R 3 E Cricklewood V I 2 WEMBLEY R M40 WEMBLEY HAMPSTEAD 2 A Wembley PARK 1 NEASDEN WALK 1 2 Central TEMPLE M 9 25 Arsenal THE from Grand Union EALING A CITY HAMPSTEAD CENTRAL WEMBLEY ACTON HACKNEYLONDON Stonebridge Park M4 Stonebridge ZONE 3 Kentish Town 7 minutes* Park A West Hampstead ISLINGTON A Heathrow Airport G A 3 R B A A K Alperton N Alperton E D 10 R A L L ZONE 4 U N N O I O N A O C L 14 minutes* I N ALPERTON PARK ROYAL E 4 5 & OLD OAK REGENT’S 1 A COMMON G 6 PARK King’s Cross St Pancras R A N 5 L Shopping Open Space D A A U N I O N C N Euston 1 London Designer Outlet 1 Horsenden Hill Park Park Royal Liverpool Street IMPERIAL
    [Show full text]
  • 3 Brent's Characteristics.Pdf
    2.17 The Plan then sets out a general position SUPPORTING EVIDENCE BASE DOCUMENTS 2.19 The Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) is a statement in relation to new development document of particular importance. It fulfils 2.18 The plan is supported by a series of evidence in the borough, before using the same the statutory requirements for Sustainability base documents, some of which might still chapter headings as the draft London Plan Appraisal (SA) and Strategic Environmental be in draft form. Others might need to be to set out locally specific Brent policies on Assessment (SEA) (Directive (2001/42/EU) and commissioned to further support policies these matters. associated UK Regulations). It also fulfils the where required. The Plan identifies ‘key requirements for Health Impact Assessment evidence’ where relevant. We are also inviting 3. BRENT’S and Equalities’ Impact Assessment. All Local comments on these supporting documents. Plan policies, including alternative policy FIGURE 4 Proposed Structure of the Brent Local Plan options, have been appraised in the IIA. 2.20 In planning for Brent’s future, the council has CHARACTERISTICS also been mindful of the commitment the United Kingdom made to the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Growth and how this can be best delivered. The Integrated Impact Assessment embodies the 2030 Agenda principles within its objectives. All proposed policies in the Plan are have been assessed against these objectives. They seek to fairly balance the key pillars of social, economic and environmental sustainable development. 2.21 The scope of the IIA was subject to consultation at the Issues and Options stage.
    [Show full text]
  • Brent May 2018
    Traffic noise maps of public parks in Brent May 2018 This document shows traffic noise maps for parks in the borough. The noise maps are taken from http://www.extrium.co.uk/noiseviewer.html. Occasionally, google earth or google map images are included to help the reader identify where the park is located. Similar documents are available for all London Boroughs. These were created as part of research into the impact of traffic noise in London’s parks. They should be read in conjunction with the main report and data analysis which are available at http://www.cprelondon.org.uk/resources/item/2390-noiseinparks. The key to the traffic noise maps is shown here to the right. Orange denotes noise of 55 decibels (dB). Louder noises are denoted by reds and blues with dark blue showing the loudest. Where the maps appear with no colour and are just grey, this means there is no traffic noise of 55dB or above. London Borough of Brent 1 1. Alperton Sports Ground 2. Barham Park 3. Brent River Park 2 4. Brentfield Open Space 5. Butler’s Green Park 6. Chalkhill Linear Park 3 7. Church Lane Recreation Ground 8. Elmwood Park (Sudbury Ct Road) 9. Eton Grove Open Space 4 10. Fryent Country Park, Kingsbury Sports Ground 11. Gibbons Recreation Ground 12. Gladstone Park and Gladstone Open Space 5 13. Northwick Park 14. Preston Park 15. Lindsay Park 6 16. Mount Pleasant Open space 17. Neasden Recreation Ground 18. One Tree Hill Recreation Ground 7 19. Queen’s Park 20. Roe Green Park 21.
    [Show full text]
  • New Office Accommodation for OPDC at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley
    CEO DECISION – CD159 Title: New Office Accommodation for OPDC at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley Executive summary This decision seeks approval for OPDC to secure alternative office accommodation within Brent Civic Centre, Wembley. The need to relocate, away from OPDC’s current base a 169 Union Street, has arisen as a result of the GLA’s relocation from City Hall to the Crystal, Royal Docks; no fixed office or ‘anchor’ provision will be available to OPDC beyond July 2021. Officers have therefore been engaged in an exercise to identify and assess potential options for a new base. This exercise has now concluded, and the preferred option is a relocation to Brent Civic Centre, Wembley. This decision follows on from the Chief Executive Officer’s report to Board in March 2021. Section 10 of that report set out the broad requirements for any new space and the emerging options. It also provided for a delegation to the CEO, to be exercised in consultation with the Chair, to secure new office space. Decision That the Chief Executive, having consulted with OPDC’s Chair: i. approves Brent Civic Centre as OPDC’s preferred relocation option and authorises Officers to enter into a 24-month licence agreement (with a break option at month 12) along with any other commitments necessary to secure the accommodation ii. approves expenditure of up to £125,000 p.a. for rent, service charge and Business Rates, noting that future annual approvals will be granted through the Corporation’s budget setting process iii. approves one-off expenditure of up to £30,000 for anticipated IT infrastructure and/or office set up costs iv.
    [Show full text]
  • Wembley Area Action Plan
    Wembley Area Action Plan Contents . FOREWORD 8 1. INTRODUCTION 10 2. STRATEGIC PLANNING CONTEXT 12 3. VISION AND OBJECTIVES FOR WEMBLEY 17 4. URBAN DESIGN & PLACE MAKING 19 5. BUSINESS, INDUSTRY AND WASTE 46 6. TRANSPORT 51 7. HOUSING 67 Wembley Area Action Plan Contents 8. TOWN CENTRES, SHOPPING, LEISURE AND 75 TOURISM 9. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 82 10. RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE 85 11. OPEN SPACE, SPORTS AND WILDLIFE 91 12. WEMBLEY HIGH ROAD 100 13. COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA 106 14. WEMBLEY PARK/EMPIRE WAY CORRIDOR 119 15. WEMBLEY EASTERN LANDS 123 Wembley Area Action Plan Contents 16. WEMBLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATES 128 17. DELIVERY AND MONITORING 131 18. APPENDIX A: SUPERSEDED POLICIES 139 19. APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY 140 20. APPENDIX C: LAND TAKE MAPS 144 21. CHANGES TO POLICIES MAP 155 LIST OF POLICIES WEM 1 Urban Form 31 WEM 2 Gateways to Wembley 34 WEM 3 Public Realm 36 WEM 4 Public Art 37 WEM 5 Tall Buildings 38 Wembley Area Action Plan Contents WEM 6 Protection of Stadium Views 40 WEM 7 Character of Olympic Way 43 WEM 8 Securing Design Quality 44 WEM 9 Offices 49 WEM 10 Low-cost Business Start-up Space 50 WEM 11 Protected Rail Sidings 50 WEM 12 Road and Junction Improvements to Stadium Access Corridor 55 and Western Access Corridor WEM 13 Western Highway Corridor 56 WEM 14 Car Parking Strategy 57 WEM 15 Car parking standards 58 WEM 16 Walking and Cycling 63 WEM 17 Event Related Transport 64 WEM 18 Housing Mix 69 WEM 19 Family Housing 70 WEM 20 Extra Care Housing 71 WEM 21 Wheelchair Housing and Supported Housing 71 WEM 22 Private Rented
    [Show full text]
  • Tokyngton Wards Are Major Destinations in Themselves in Addition to Being Residential Areas
    ELECTORAL REVIEW OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT WARDING PATTERN SUBMISSION BY THE BRENT CONSERVATIVE GROUP RESPONSE TO THE LGBCE CONSULTATION NOVEMBER 2018 1 | P a g e Introduction Why Brent? During the current London Government Boundary Commission Executive (LGBCE) review process, it has become clear to us that since the previous review in 2000, warding levels have developed out of balance. Brent Council meets the Commission’s criteria for electoral inequality with 7 wards having a variance outside 10%. The outliers are Brondesbury Park at -16% and Tokyngton at 28%. Electoral review process The electoral review will have two distinct parts: Council size – The Brent conservative group welcomes to reduce the number of councillors to 57 from current 63. We appreciate that this will require some existing wards to be redrawn, and recognise that this will represent an opportunity to examine whether the existing boundaries are an appropriate reflection of how Brent has developed since 2000. In addition, the establishment of new developments such as South Kilburn Regeneration, Wembley Regeneration, Alperton and Burnt Oak and Colindale area. Ward boundaries – The Commission will re-draw ward boundaries so that they meet their statutory criteria. Should the Commission require any further detail on our scheme we would be very happy to pass on additional information or to arrange a meeting with Commission members or officers to run through the proposals. 2 | P a g e Interests & identities of local communities The Commission will be looking for evidence on a range of issues to support our reasoning. The best evidence for community identity is normally a combination of factual information such as the existence of communication links, facilities and organisations along with an explanation of how local people use those facilities.
    [Show full text]