Councillor Daniel Kennelly

Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm

The Council of Brent met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the borough's budget and council tax for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27. Attendees were also scheduled to review the external auditor's annual report on the council's value for money, a mid-year report on treasury management activities, and the annual review of the Members' Allowance Scheme.

Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for 18 February 2026 was set to cover a range of financial and strategic matters concerning the Brent Pension Fund. Key discussions were expected to focus on the triennial valuation results and the associated Funding Strategy Statement, alongside an update on the Fund's investment strategy and performance monitoring. The committee was also scheduled to receive reports on engagement activities undertaken by the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) and an update on member training.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 5.30 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss the outcomes of a recent Ofsted focused visit, the implementation of the Brent Looked After Children and Care Leavers Placement Sufficiency Strategy 2025-2029, and an update on the progress of opening the local authority's own Residential Children's Home. The meeting also included an update from representatives of Brent Care Journeys 2.0.

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 the council's approach to anti-social behaviour, community engagement, and the effective utilisation of kerbside space. The committee was also scheduled to review findings from its Budget Scrutiny Task Group and consider updates to its work programme.

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.00 pm

An extraordinary meeting of Brent Council was scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss changes to the representation of political groups on council committees and to make consequential appointments. The meeting's agenda focused on reviewing and adjusting committee memberships following the formation of a new political group.