Alex Freeman
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
245 decisions · Page 36 of 49
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 10.00 am - December 09, 2024
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Performance Q2 2024-25 report
From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 10.00 am - December 09, 2024
...to note the Borough Plan performance for Q2 2024-25 and the associated strategic risks, agreeing to remedial actions as appropriate.
Recommendations Approved
Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan and Design Code Supplementary Planning Document
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve the Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan and Design Code Supplementary Planning Document for adoption, subject to minor edits.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve consulting on the draft budget proposals for 2025/26, including a potential 4.99% Council Tax increase, and to endorse the consultation, scrutiny, and equalities approach.
Recommendations Approved
Complaints Annual Report 2023-24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to note the Complaints Annual Report 2023-24, including Brent's performance in managing complaints and its self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code, and to refer the report to relevant Scrutiny Committees for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 245