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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Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024
...to reduce the costs of the working age Council Tax Support scheme and implement it from April 1, 2025, the Cabinet approved public consultation on proposals including a 35% minimum payment for working age households, simplified non-dependant charges, aligned backdating rules, a review of the hardship fund policy, consideration of CPI-linked adjustments, and the use of Universal Credit notifications as the claim start date.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 9, 2024, as a correct record, with a note of Councillor Muhammed Butt's retrospective declaration of interest regarding Wembley Stadium event tickets.
Recommendations Approved
Families Homelessness Service Relocation
From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024
...to relocate the Families Homelessness Service to the New Millennium Centre and approve tendering for and funding of the necessary fit-out works.
Recommendations Approved
Climate and Ecological Emergency Programme 2024-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024
...to agree to the Climate and Ecological Emergency Programme 2024-26, including its priorities, deliverables, a £3m budget for the Church End and Roundwood Green Corridors Scheme, and an amendment to the Brent Carbon Offset Fund Allocation Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Barham Park Strategic Property Review
From: Barham Park Trust Committee - Tuesday 10 September 2024 10.00 am - September 10, 2024
To provide an update on the Barham Park Strategic Property Review including the position regarding the restrictive covenant relating to 776 – 778 Harrow Road.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 208