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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Developing a new Brent Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to endorse the proposed direction of travel for developing a new Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy, including its skeleton and consultation approach, note progress and endorse next steps for key components like the Draft Pitch Allocation Policy and site search, endorse up to £500,000 capital investment for site improvements from 2026/27, and endorse a reduction in the weekly pitch rate to £138.96.

For Determination

Tri-Borough Leisure Contract Procurement

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to withdraw from the Tri-Borough leisure procurement with Ealing and Harrow and commence a standalone procurement for Vale Farm Sports Centre based on a five-year agency agreement model until 2031, delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy to finalise the process and award the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Council Homes Acquisition Programme Delivery

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to deliver the Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP), acquiring 15 homes for temporary accommodation with a £11,733,750 capital budget, and delegated authority to the Director of Property and Assets to complete acquisitions above £1m.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.

Recommendations Approved

Inter Authority Agreement - Brent, Barnet, Harrow Mortuary Service

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to approve an inter-authority agreement between Brent, Harrow, and Barnet for the continuation of a public mortuary service provided by Brent Council at Northwick Park.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 208