Harry Ellis
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
105 meetings · Page 5 of 21
Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am
The Brent Council Cabinet met to discuss budget proposals for 2026-27, approve a health and wellbeing hub in Gladstone Park, and address school place planning. Councillors also approved adopting the socio-economic duty to reduce inequality and backed a collaborative procurement for sexual health services.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee convened to discuss two significant planning applications and other routine items. The committee approved plans for Argenta House, a 100% affordable housing development, and also approved a variation to a prior planning permission for a property on Lydford Road.
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.
Pension Board - Thursday 6 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Pension Board of Brent Council met on Thursday 06 November 2025 to discuss a range of pension administration and investment matters. Key decisions included noting the pension administration update, the LGPS update, the risk register, and the investment monitoring report.
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting on 4 November 2025 reviewed the council's Quarter 2 financial forecast, noting a projected overall overspend of £14.5 million across the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant, and Housing Revenue Account. The committee also discussed the emerging Procurement Strategy, including a new definition of local
suppliers, and the draft Social Value Policy, which aims to embed social value across all council activities. Additionally, the committee received updates on the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Brent and the council's work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Declarations of interests
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations after Councillor Johnson declared a personal interest related to Agenda Item 3 but remained present, deeming himself able to consider the application impartially.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no apologies for absence.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Urgent Business
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting there was no other urgent business to discuss.
Recommendations Approved
25/1069 - Havenwood Garages
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... planning permission was granted for the demolition of existing garages and redevelopment of the site to provide five residential blocks, relocation of the existing substation, and associated amenities, subject to a legal agreement securing planning obligations and revised privacy conditions for a specific flat in Block E.
Recommendations Approved
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, acknowledge that there were no items of urgent business, and for the Leader of the Council to thank members and officers for their support and wish them well for the festive season.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 105
Average per Month: 3.9
Decisions Recorded: 299