Abby Shinhmar
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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
Here's a summary of the key discussions and decisions from the Brent Council Cabinet meeting:
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.
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday 22 July 2025 5.00 pm
The Brent Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to discuss several items, including the election of a chair and vice chair, and determination applications from six local primary schools. The meeting also included a general RE update and a NASACRE [^2] update.
Decisions from Meetings
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First Wave Housing Ltd (FWH) Business Plan 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve the 2025-26 First Wave Housing Ltd Business Plan and financial model as Guarantor of the Company, as well as the 2025-26 Service Level Agreement between First Wave Housing Ltd and the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Highways Maintenance 2024-26 Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve the Highways Capital Maintenance Programme for 2024-26, including the Planned Carriageway Maintenance Programme, budget allocations for various highway improvements, and a process for approving the works programme for the DfT allocation.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to Tender contracts for the Provision of Extra Care Housing Support for six Extra Care Schemes
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2024 - 25
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to note the 2024-25 Mid-Year Treasury report, confirm compliance with prudential indicators, and approve its referral to Full Council.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 208