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 21 of 60
Revised Black Community Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to approve the revised Black Community Action Plan (BCAP), including workstreams, governance, and timelines, extend its delivery period to 2025-33, concentrate on the top five themes for 2025-29, and create an Independent Advisory Steering Group (IASG) to inform officer-led Equity, Diversion and Inclusion work.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations despite Councillor Farah's declared personal interest as a member and regular user of Bridge Park Leisure Centre, which was relevant to Agenda Item 7.
Recommendations approved
Brent Council's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Progress Update for 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to endorse the progress made in Year 1 of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy 2024-2028, Anti-Racism Action Plan, and EDI Board priorities, and to agree that information in the report be turned into public-facing communications materials highlighting Year 1 achievements.
Recommendations Approved
Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
Recommendations approved
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no petitions were presented at the meeting.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 103
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 299