James Kinsella
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
103 meetings · Page 1 of 21
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.00 pm
Schools Forum - Monday 26 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Schools Forum is scheduled to consider proposals for the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/27 academic year, covering both the schools block and the early years block. The forum will also review its forward plan and discuss any actions arising from previous meetings.
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the borough. Key topics on the agenda included a detailed report on anti-social behaviour, an update on the council's work programme, and findings from task groups on kerbside management and the budget.
Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial, strategic, and service-related matters. Key topics included a review of the council's financial performance, treasury management activities, and proposals for future investment in digital infrastructure and school places. The meeting also addressed plans for a district heat network in South Kilburn and the admission arrangements for schools.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
299 decisions · Page 11 of 60
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Jehan Weerasinghe and the attendance of Gerry Ansell as his representative.
Recommendations Approved
25/1246 - Land North of 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NN
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...the Planning Committee of Brent decided to refuse planning permission for the erection of a two-storey dwelling house on land north of 125 Preston Road, Wembley, due to the design not being in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
Recommendations Approved
25/1112 - 1 Walm Lane, London, NW2 5SN
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the committee report, for the change of use of the basement and ground floor at 1 Walm Lane from a vacant bank to an Adult Gaming Centre, with alterations to the front elevation.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Urgent Business
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there was no other urgent business to discuss.
Recommendations Approved
Welcome and Apologies for absence
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Kelcher, Chappell, and Jayanti Patel, and that Councillor S. Butt chaired the meeting as Vice-Chair due to Councillor Kelcher's absence.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 103
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 299