Abby Shinhmar
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark met to discuss the performance of the Shared Technology Service (STS), including updates on service levels, ongoing projects, and cybersecurity. Southwark Council's intention to exit the partnership was also scheduled for discussion, along with proposed revisions to the Inter Authority Agreement (IAA). The meeting was scheduled to move into a closed session to discuss a report on cyber security.
Barham Park Trust Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.00 am
The Barham Park Trust Committee met to discuss the Barham Park Estate, approve the annual report for the Barham Park Trust for 2024/25, and appoint a chair and vice-chair for the 2025-26 municipal year. Councillor Muhammed Butt was appointed as Chair and Councillor Mili Patel as Vice Chair of the Trust Committee for 2025-26. The committee also approved the annual report and accounts for 2024-25, and noted operational and strategic updates regarding the estate.
Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 08 September 2025, with key decisions including the approval of the relocation of Islamia Primary School to the Gwyneth Rickus site, the allocation of £8 million for Community Infrastructure Levy projects, and the continuation of the shared mortuary service with Barnet and Harrow Councils. The Cabinet also approved the next phase of the Council Homes Acquisition Programme to acquire 15 properties for temporary accommodation and agreed to withdraw from the Tri-Borough leisure contract procurement to establish a standalone procurement for Vale Farm Sports Centre.
Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am
The Brent Council cabinet met on 28 July 2025 and made decisions on a number of key issues, including approving the amalgamation of two schools, addressing financial challenges, and investing in public infrastructure. The cabinet approved recommendations relating to the 2024/25 financial outturn, the medium-term financial outlook, and the Q1 financial forecast for 2025/26. They also approved a plan to allocate Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding to improve highways, parks, and CCTV, and agreed to seek tenders for electric vehicle charging points.
Decisions from Meetings
208 decisions · Page 18 of 42
Authority to Participate in Collaborative Procurement in respect of a new London Sexual Health and Contraception E-service
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to participate in a collaborative procurement with 30 other London boroughs for a new London Sexual Health and Contraception E-service, exempting the procurement from usual tendering requirements and delegating authority for contract award and inter-authority agreements to the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure.
Recommendations Approved
Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to note the petition regarding fire safety risks and future provision at Lynton Close Travellers site, acknowledge concerns raised by residents, and reaffirm the council's commitment to addressing safety issues while seeking alternative sites and supporting the community, including progressing a Waking Watch scheme.
Recommendations Approved
New approach to marking and celebrating community cohesion and inclusion events
From: Cabinet - Monday 7 April 2025 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to endorse a new Enabler Approach
to community cohesion and inclusion events, replacing the 2011 approach with a focus on empowering communities through funding and support, while establishing a minimum events offer and clarifying the council's role.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 208