James Kinsella

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 10.00 am

Cabinet Officer

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 Officer

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 Secretary

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.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet meeting on 9 March 2026 saw the approval of a new procurement strategy aimed at enhancing community wealth building and effective contract management, alongside a significant £7.8 million allocation for the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship. Key decisions also included the appointment of a new director for the council's housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, and the approval of their respective business plans for 2026/27.