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
245 decisions · Page 31 of 49
Declarations of Interest
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...that no declarations of interest were made during the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to approve the direct award of a contract for Speech and Language Therapy services. This contract, valued at £6,569,499 exclusive of VAT, will be provided to Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS for an initial period of three years from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, with an option to extend for a further year. The decision was made on February 10, 2025.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Authority to Award Housing Repairs and Maintenance Contracts
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to award housing repairs and maintenance contracts for various lots to Wates Property Services Limited, Masher Brothers Limited, Mears Limited, and Greyline Group Limited, each for a term of five years with extension options.
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
Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2024 - 25
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to note the 2024-25 Mid-Year Treasury report and approve its referral to Full Council on 10 February 2025. They also noted the Council's compliance with prudential indicators.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 245