Amira Nassr

General Purposes Committee Officer

General Purposes Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 9.30 am

The General Purposes Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss changes to the representation of political groups on its sub-committees and to make appointments to these bodies. This follows a recent shift in the council's political balance.

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Officer

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss emergency planning and updates on the Casey Review, as well as Brent's progress and challenges in tackling poverty. The committee was also set to review its work programme and recommendations tracker for the upcoming year.

General Purposes Committee Officer

General Purposes Committee - Monday 8 December 2025 9.30 am

The General Purposes Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 8 December 2025 to discuss the calculation of the Council Tax base for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting's agenda also included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and any arising matters.

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Officer

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 19 November 2025 to discuss housing compliance, medical day care, and the committee's work programme. The meeting will include updates on the Housing Improvement Board, responses to housing regulator findings, and the transfer of medical day care services to Ealing Hospital. The committee will also review its work programme for the year.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting on 4 November 2025 reviewed the council's Quarter 2 financial forecast, noting a projected overall overspend of £14.5 million across the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant, and Housing Revenue Account. The committee also discussed the emerging Procurement Strategy, including a new definition of local suppliers, and the draft Social Value Policy, which aims to embed social value across all council activities. Additionally, the committee received updates on the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Brent and the council's work programme.