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Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to discuss and approve strategies for increasing temporary accommodation supply and establishing an inter-authority agreement for telecare services. Key decisions included approving a long-term leasing approach for temporary accommodation, which is expected to deliver significant cost savings and improve housing quality for vulnerable residents, and agreeing to a partnership with Harrow Council for the provision of telecare services, enhancing support for vulnerable individuals and their carers.
Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet meeting on 9 March 2026 saw the approval of a new procurement strategy aimed at enhancing community wealth building and effective contract management, alongside a significant £7.8 million allocation for the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship. Key decisions also included the appointment of a new director for the council's housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, and the approval of their respective business plans for 2026/27.
Cabinet - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget proposals for 2026-27, the disposal of council-owned commercial properties, and the adoption of a new cultural strategy for the borough. The meeting also covered plans for ICT infrastructure investment, the provision of supported accommodation for adults with mental health difficulties, and the authority to invite tenders for care and support at six supported living sites.
Decisions from Meetings
223 decisions · Page 28 of 45
Council Tax: Discretionary Reduction Policy - 2025-26, Household Support & Resident Support Fund
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve a revised discretionary Council Tax reduction policy aligned with the new Council Tax Support Scheme effective from April 1, 2025, and to delegate authority for determining eligibility criteria and allocating the expected Household Support Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Brent Youth Strategy 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve the refreshed Brent Youth Strategy 2025-2028.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to Tender for a Day Opportunities Framework for the Provision of Community Based Activities for Adults
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve inviting tenders for a Day Opportunities Framework Agreement to provide community-based activities for eligible adults, evaluated based on pre-set criteria, and delegate authority to award the agreement for up to eight years.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates 2025-26: Changes
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve discretionary schemes for National Non-Domestic Rates relief, including retail, hospitality, leisure, and film studio relief, revise the local discretionary rate relief policy, and maintain existing Council Tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes.
Recommendations Approved
Budget & Council Tax 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the General Fund revenue budget, savings proposals, the HRA budget and business plan, and various strategies and schedules related to capital, treasury management, reserves, and fees and charges.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 223