Councillor Gwen Grahl

Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to discuss and approve strategies for increasing temporary accommodation supply and establishing an inter-authority agreement for telecare services. Key decisions included approving a long-term leasing approach for temporary accommodation, which is expected to deliver significant cost savings and improve housing quality for vulnerable residents, and agreeing to a partnership with Harrow Council for the provision of telecare services, enhancing support for vulnerable individuals and their carers.

Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet meeting on 9 March 2026 saw the approval of a new procurement strategy aimed at enhancing community wealth building and effective contract management, alongside a significant £7.8 million allocation for the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship. Key decisions also included the appointment of a new director for the council's housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, and the approval of their respective business plans for 2026/27.

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Schools Forum meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to discuss the detailed budgets for the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) High Needs Block for the 2026-27 academic year, alongside an update on the DSG Deficit Management Plan. The forum was also scheduled to consider the Early Years Block budgets for the same period.

Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm

The Brent Council Full Council meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 confirmed the budget for 2026-27, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, and noted the external auditor's annual report. The meeting also discussed the Council's treasury management activities and approved the Members' Allowance Scheme for 2026-27.

Cabinet - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget proposals for 2026-27, the disposal of council-owned commercial properties, and the adoption of a new cultural strategy for the borough. The meeting also covered plans for ICT infrastructure investment, the provision of supported accommodation for adults with mental health difficulties, and the authority to invite tenders for care and support at six supported living sites.