Councillor Abdi Aden
Email: cllr.abdifatah.aden@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Abdi Aden's council service, spanning 2024 and 2025, shows a recent and focused engagement with the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, particularly in 2025. While his earlier recorded activities in 2024 were limited to apologies for absence from the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee, his participation in 2025, despite some absences, highlights a growing interest in healthcare provision. Specifically, in the September meeting of the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, he actively sought clarification on the proposed changes to the urgent care centre. His questions focused on the practical implications of these changes, such as the timeline for implementation and the potential impact on staffing levels due to altered operating hours. This suggests a recent priority shift towards understanding and scrutinizing the operational aspects of community health services. While his overall recorded contributions are sparse, his targeted inquiries in 2025 indicate a developing focus on the well-being of the community, particularly concerning healthcare access and efficiency.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2025, Councillor Abdi Aden's recorded activities primarily centered around his involvement with the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee. He sent apologies for absence to meetings in April and September. Despite his absence from the September meeting, he actively participated by posing questions about proposed changes to the urgent care centre, specifically inquiring about the timeline for these changes and potential increases in staff numbers due to reduced operating hours. Abdi Aden had no recorded activity in July or November council meetings.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Abdi Aden did not have any recorded activity in the Council meeting on November 10th or the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 19th.
Meetings in November 2025
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During September 2025, Councillor Abdi Aden was listed as an apology for absence from the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting on September 17th. Despite this, he actively participated by asking questions regarding proposed changes to the urgent care centre. His inquiries focused on the timeline for these changes and whether staff numbers would be increased in response to reduced operating hours.
Meetings in September 2025
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During July 2025, Abdi Aden did not have any recorded activity or statements in the council meetings.
Meetings in July 2025
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During April 2025, Councillor Abdi Aden sent an apology for absence to the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting held on April 28th.
Meetings in April 2025
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During March 2025, Abdi Aden was a member of the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee and attended the meeting on March 5, 2025. However, the available information does not indicate that Councillor Aden spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in March 2025
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There is no record of Abdi Aden saying or doing anything during the Budget & Council Tax Setting Meeting on February 27, 2025.
Meetings in February 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 5.15 pm
The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss a range of housing-related issues and receive updates on council services. Key decisions included noting the performance of Brent Housing Management against Tenant Satisfaction Measures, reviewing the Area Tenancy Management Model, and receiving an update on Temporary Accommodation, Homelessness Prevention, and Supported Exempt Accommodation.
Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm
The Brent Council Full Council meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 confirmed the budget for 2026-27, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, and noted the external auditor's annual report. The meeting also discussed the Council's treasury management activities and approved the Members' Allowance Scheme for 2026-27.
Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss emergency planning and updates on the Casey Review, as well as Brent's progress and challenges in tackling poverty. The committee was also set to review its work programme and recommendations tracker for the upcoming year.
Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of Brent Council convened for an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to review and adjust the representation of political groups on council committees and other relevant bodies following a change in the council's political balance. This adjustment was necessitated by the formation of a new political group.
Decisions from Meetings
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Report from the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committees
From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023
Brent Council noted the update report provided by the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee on 18/09/2023.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023
Council agreed that the minutes of the Council meeting held on Monday 10 July 2023 be approved as a correct record on 18/09/2023.
Questions from the Opposition and other Non-Cabinet Members
From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023
...to note the responses provided by Cabinet Members to questions from opposition and non-cabinet members on various topics including examination results, GP practices, parking permits, rough sleepers, and shared ownership housing.
Report from Chairs of Scrutiny Committees
From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023
The Council noted the update reports provided by the Chair of the Community & Wellbeing and Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees on 18/09/2023.
Deputations (if any)
From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023
The Council noted the deputation received from Satvinder Riyat representing Sudbury Matters Forum regarding Barham Park on 18/09/2023. The deputation outlined the history of the park and the Forum's aim to establish a "Friends of Barham Park" group to ensure community involvement in its future use and management. The Council welcomed the establishment of the Friends Group as a means of focussing future collaboration and engagement.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 196
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 11