James Kinsella
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
158 meetings · Page 1 of 32
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.
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2026 was set to cover a range of governance, standards, and audit-related items. Key discussions were expected to include the performance and management of council-owned companies, progress on the procurement strategy, and a review of the use of investigatory powers. The committee was also scheduled to consider annual reports on member conduct, learning and development, and internal and external audit plans.
Pension Board - Monday, 23 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Brent Pension Board met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss a range of important updates regarding the administration and governance of the Brent Pension Fund. Key topics included the latest pension administration performance, updates on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), the Fund's risk register, and the significant outcomes of the 2025 triennial valuation.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
Developing a new Brent Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to endorse the proposed direction of travel for developing a new Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy, including its skeleton and consultation approach, note progress and endorse next steps for key components like the Draft Pitch Allocation Policy and site search, endorse up to £500,000 capital investment for site improvements from 2026/27, and endorse a reduction in the weekly pitch rate to £138.96.
For Determination
Relocation of Islamia Primary School
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to approve the relocation of Islamia Primary School to the Gwenneth Rickus site on Brentfield Road as a 2FE school from 1st September 2027, transferring the site to the Yusuf Islam Foundation under a Trust Deed to ensure the school's future.
Recommendations Approved
Tri-Borough Leisure Contract Procurement
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to withdraw from the Tri-Borough leisure procurement with Ealing and Harrow and commence a standalone procurement for Vale Farm Sports Centre based on a five-year agency agreement model until 2031, delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy to finalise the process and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 158
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 299