Councillor Erica Gbajumo

Council - Monday 10 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council meeting on 10 November 2025 addressed a range of local issues, including community safety, housing, environmental concerns, and financial planning. Motions were passed regarding bee corridor management, support for free childcare, and reforming the two-child benefit limit, while a motion on affordable housing was defeated. The council also formally adopted the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-28.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 5.30 pm

The Brent Council Corporate Parenting Committee met to discuss the progress of several initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children in care and care leavers. The committee reviewed reports on reducing criminalisation, adoption services, and fostering services, as well as hearing updates from Brent Care Journeys 2.0 (BCJ 2.0). The committee agreed to note the reports.

Council - Monday 15 September 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting of Brent Council, councillors debated topics ranging from local traffic concerns to international relations, and also reviewed the council's finances. The council approved a motion to push for visitor levy powers, but voted down motions on street cleaning and illegal immigration.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Monday 14 July 2025 5.30 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee was scheduled to convene to discuss several reports concerning the welfare and care of children and young people in Brent. Key items on the agenda included the annual reports on corporate parenting, the health of looked after children, and the work of Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs). Additionally, the committee was expected to receive an update from representatives of Brent Care Journeys 2.0 (BCJ 2.0).

Council - Monday 7 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council meeting included the appointment of a new deputy mayor, discussions on twinning with Nablus, petitions regarding the East Lane Theatre and Barham Park, and motions on street cleaning, smartphone use, and delivery rider protections. Councillors also discussed a potential visitor levy and committee representation.