Alex Freeman
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council was scheduled to consider a range of reports concerning financial resources, housing companies, procurement, public health, and waste management. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the allocation of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund and the business plans for the council's wholly-owned housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd.
Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm
The Council of Brent met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the borough's budget and council tax for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27. Attendees were also scheduled to review the external auditor's annual report on the council's value for money, a mid-year report on treasury management activities, and the annual review of the Members' Allowance Scheme.
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 15 of 45
Affordable Housing Supply Update (July 2025)
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to pause delivery of social rent schemes due to financial viability challenges, delegate authority for a GLA Affordable Housing Programme variation, and proceed with the Edgware Road scheme for temporary accommodation.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Outlook
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...it noted the council's financial outlook, spending review, budget setting process, capital budget adjustments, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant.
Recommendations Approved
Membership of the i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd Boards
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to reflect company growth, the Cabinet approved the appointment of Waqar Ahmed, Mannie Ketley, Sadie East, Serita Kwofie, and Nicole Jarrett-Francis as Directors of i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, noted the departures of Peter Gadsdon, Melanie Smith, and Akintoye Doruwoju, and increased the number of directors from five to seven.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 16 June 2025 as an accurate record.
Recommendations approved
Financial Outturn 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to note the overall financial outturn position for 2024-25, as detailed in the report, which included a balanced General Fund, an underspend in the Housing Revenue Account, and an overspend in the Dedicated Schools Grant.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 223