Alex Freeman
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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
223 decisions · Page 5 of 45
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to ensure a fair and evidence-based approach in relation to any final decision on the future of the Experimental Traffic Order scheme between Kingswood Avenue and Salusbury Road, the Cabinet acknowledged the petition calling for its withdrawal and committed to considering all feedback alongside traffic monitoring data, air quality results, and the impact of other planned improvements, working with residents and councillors to achieve the best outcomes for Queens Park.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2026 - 27
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the draft budget for 2026-27 on 17 November 2025. They agreed to consult on new budget proposals and a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The Cabinet also endorsed the consultation process, changes to budget assumptions, and noted positions on schools funding, the Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to note the recent death of former Mayor and Councillor Mr. Harbhajan Singh and offer condolences to his family.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to Proceed with Alternative Heat Supply for Willesden Green Library- Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) Phase 4
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to approve a £917,628 capital budget, funded by a Salix grant and the Carbon Offset Fund, to install alternative low carbon heating solutions at Willesden Green Library and Willesden New Cemetery, acknowledging the Equality Impact Assessment and the grant spend timeline.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 223