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 36 of 60
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to formally thank Peter Gadsdon and Debra Norman for their service to Brent Council as they prepared for retirement.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates 2025-26: Changes
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve discretionary schemes for National Non-Domestic Rates relief, including retail, hospitality, leisure, and film studio relief, revise the local discretionary rate relief policy, and maintain existing Council Tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax: Discretionary Reduction Policy - 2025-26, Household Support & Resident Support Fund
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve a revised discretionary Council Tax reduction policy aligned with the new Council Tax Support Scheme effective from April 1, 2025, and to delegate authority for determining eligibility criteria and allocating the expected Household Support Fund.
Recommendations Approved
242139 - North Land Opposite GEC Pavilion, Pellatt Road, Wembley, HA9 8FB
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 February 2025 6.00 pm - February 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
24/2877 - South 1 Walm Lane, London, NW2 5SN
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 February 2025 6.00 pm - February 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 103
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 299