Councillor Gwen Grahl

...to approve the recommendations, as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.

The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the draft budget for 2026-27 on 17 November 2025. They agreed to consult on new budget proposals and a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The Cabinet also endorsed the consultation process, changes to budget assumptions, and noted positions on schools funding, the Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital programme.

...to note the recent death of former Mayor and Councillor Mr. Harbhajan Singh and offer condolences to his family.

...to ensure a fair and evidence-based approach in relation to any final decision on the future of the Experimental Traffic Order scheme between Kingswood Avenue and Salusbury Road, the Cabinet acknowledged the petition calling for its withdrawal and committed to considering all feedback alongside traffic monitoring data, air quality results, and the impact of other planned improvements, working with residents and councillors to achieve the best outcomes for Queens Park.

...to approve a £917,628 capital budget, funded by a Salix grant and the Carbon Offset Fund, to install alternative low carbon heating solutions at Willesden Green Library and Willesden New Cemetery, acknowledging the Equality Impact Assessment and the grant spend timeline.