Alex Freeman
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
Decisions from Meetings
234 decisions · Page 22 of 47
Declarations of Interest
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 10.00 am - May 19, 2025
...that no declarations of interest were made during the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Community Led Housing in Brent - Extension to Brentfield Road site agreement
From: Cabinet - Monday, 7 April 2025 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to support community-led housing, the Cabinet agreed to ring-fence the Brentfield Road site for Brent Community Land Trust until March 2026, delegated authority for key decisions regarding the project's progression, and agreed in principle to consider using appropriation for planning purposes.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 7 April 2025 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to note the petition regarding fire safety risks and future provision at Lynton Close Travellers site, acknowledge concerns raised by residents, and reaffirm the council's commitment to addressing safety issues while seeking alternative sites and supporting the community, including progressing a Waking Watch scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 7 April 2025 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations Approved
Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday, 7 April 2025 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2025
... to approve the Flood Risk Strategy for Brent as detailed in Section 3 and appended to the report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 234