Harry Ellis

Pension Board Officer

Pension Board - Tuesday 22 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Pension Board convened to discuss key aspects of the fund's performance, administration, and future strategy. The board noted the overall positive state of the fund, highlighting its strong valuation, cash-flow positivity, and good investment returns, while also addressing areas needing attention, such as help desk performance and employer representation.

Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee Officer

To be hosted as an online meeting by the London Borough of Brent, Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee - Monday 21 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee met on 21 July 2025 to discuss updates to the Welsh Harp Management Plan from both the London Borough of Barnet and Brent Council, as well as an update from the Canal & River Trust. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair for the 2025-26 municipal year. The meeting was held online and was available for the press and public to follow via a live webcast.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee met to discuss recycling performance, budget updates, and the committee's work programme for the year. Key discussion points included strategies for improving recycling rates, addressing financial pressures, and ensuring effective community engagement.

Council Officer

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.

Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee Officer

Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee met on 24 June 2025 to discuss investment monitoring, the outcome of a government consultation on local government pension schemes, engagement activity undertaken by the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum, member training, and the 2025 triennial valuation. The sub-committee agreed the key assumptions for the 2025 valuation.