Abby Shinhmar

Council: Brent

Committees: General Purposes Committee Cabinet (Officer) Trading Standards Joint Advisory Board Schools Forum Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) (Officer) Barham Park Trust Committee (Officer) Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark (Officer)

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 Officer

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.

November 25, 2025
Barham Park Trust Committee Officer

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.

September 09, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the key discussions and decisions from the Brent Council Cabinet meeting:

September 08, 2025
Cabinet Officer

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.

July 28, 2025
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Officer

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.

July 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Authority to invite tenders for the provision of Street Lighting Maintenance Services

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024

...to invite tenders for a new street lighting maintenance contract, evaluate those tenders, delegate authority to award the contract, and approve both a variation and a three-month extension to the existing contract.

Recommendations Approved

Matters Arising (if any)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Refresh of School Place Planning Strategy 2024-2028

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024

...to approve the refreshed School Place Planning Strategy 2024-2028, focusing on place sufficiency, school sustainability, and addressing the increasing demand for SEND provisions.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Budget 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024

...to approve consulting on the draft budget proposals for 2025/26, including a potential 4.99% Council Tax increase, and to endorse the consultation, scrutiny, and equalities approach.

Recommendations Approved

Authority to Award the contract for the provision of Integrated Treatment, Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024

...to directly award VIA Community Ltd a contract for 1 year and 4 months to continue providing the Integrated Treatment, Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 208