Andrea Blake

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss a range of issues including fly-tipping and littering, the council's financial forecast, and the annual complaints report. Key decisions included noting the council's financial position and agreeing to provide further data on year-on-year comparisons for fly-tipping and enforcement actions. The committee also reviewed the Housing Revenue Account's financial forecast and discussed strategies for improving complaint handling processes across various council services.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of significant topics, including a detailed examination of anti-social behaviour in the borough, an update on the council's work programme, and reports from scrutiny task groups on kerbside management and the budget. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on community engagement and consultation efforts.

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.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 2 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the establishment of a budget scrutiny task group, and to review the Brent local plan. The committee agreed to establish a budget scrutiny task force, and discussed the scope, approach, and governance of the local plan review, including housing targets, climate change, and community engagement.