Abby Shinhmar
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss updates on the Shared Technology Service (STS), including its performance and cybersecurity. The meeting also covered the future dates for the committee's meetings.
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
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Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Krupa Sheth and Minesh Patel, with Rav Jassar attending as Patel's representative, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
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
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to note the 2024-25 Mid-Year Treasury report and approve its referral to Full Council on 10 February 2025. They also noted the Council's compliance with prudential indicators.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Summary
Meetings Attended: 90
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 208