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 13 of 60
Complaints Annual Report 2024 - 2025
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
... to note Brent’s performance in managing and resolving complaints, to note and endorse Brent’s self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint handling Code, and to approve the report being referred to the relevant Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Inter Authority Agreement - Brent, Barnet, Harrow Mortuary Service
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to approve an inter-authority agreement between Brent, Harrow, and Barnet for the continuation of a public mortuary service provided by Brent Council at Northwick Park.
Recommendations Approved
Brent Development Plan Documents Review
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to support a review of Brent's development plan documents, the Cabinet approved £880,000 for the Local Plan budget reserve and delegated authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Regeneration, Planning and Property, to approve Development Plan consultation material prior to any final draft plan submission.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to approve the recommendations as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 103
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 299