Emma Yates - Councillor for Hounslow (Brentford West)

Councillor Emma Yates

Labour Brentford West

Council: Hounslow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Member) Audit and Governance Committee (Member) Borough Council (Member) Brentford and Syon Area Forum (Vice-Chair) Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel (Vice-Chair) Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Audit and Governance Committee Member

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 7:00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee is scheduled to review several key financial and operational reports. The committee will receive updates on the external audit progress for the 2024/25 accounts, including reports on the main council accounts and the Pension Fund accounts, as well as a Value for Money progress report. Additionally, the committee will consider the Council's use of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) surveillance powers, review the Corporate Risk Register, and discuss the Treasury Management Strategy and Policy for 2026/27.

February 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26 January 2026 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hounslow Council is scheduled to consider proposals for the upcoming financial year's budget, alongside an update on changes within the local NHS and health system. The committee will also review its forward plan and work programme.

January 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Brentford and Syon Area Forum Vice-Chair

Brentford and Syon Area Forum - Tuesday, 13 January 2026 7:30 pm

The Brentford and Syon Area Forum meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 13 January 2026, was set to cover updates on local campaigns and regeneration projects. Discussions were planned regarding Hounslow's Smokefree Generation Campaign and the ongoing Brentford High Street/Brentford Project. The meeting also included an Open Forum for public contributions and a review of previous minutes.

January 13, 2026, 7:30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hounslow Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 to discuss the council's financial strategy, the outcome of a housing inspection, and the work programme for the coming months. The committee was also expected to review the forward plan and receive updates from its scrutiny panels and the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Also on the agenda was a discussion of the recommendations from the Scrutiny in a Day event focused on the Lampton Group.

November 27, 2025
Borough Council Member

Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Borough Council meeting included discussion of the council's long-term vision, treasury management, and committee appointments. Councillors were also scheduled to consider motions relating to the Lampton Group[^2], tenant wellbeing, and gambling reform. Additionally, the council was asked to approve a waiver to a councillor attendance rule.

November 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 59