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
299 decisions · Page 25 of 60
Allocation and Monitoring of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 10.00 am - May 19, 2025
...to approve the proposed approach for planning, allocating, and monitoring Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding.
Recommendations Approved
The Future of Islamia Primary School
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 10.00 am - May 19, 2025
... to note the proposal for Islamia Primary School to relocate to the Gwenneth Rickus site as a 2FE school, subject to statutory consultation by the Governing Board, with the Cabinet as the final decision-maker, and to note the potential transfer of the site to the Yusuf Islam Foundation under a Trust Deed to protect the school from future eviction.
Recommendations Approved
Alperton Station Step Free Access Funding Request
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 10.00 am - May 19, 2025
...to support step-free access upgrades at Alperton tube station, the Council agreed to contribute up to 50% of the costs, capped at £5 million, from its Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to Transport for London.
Recommendations Approved
Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan – Publication Consultation and Next Stages
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 10.00 am - May 19, 2025
... to approve the draft Kilburn Neighbourhood Plan for public consultation and authorize subsequent steps, including independent examination and a referendum, to potentially make the plan.
Recommendations Approved
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 May 2025 10.00 am - May 19, 2025
...to approve the recommendation that there were no items of urgent business to consider.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 158
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 299