James Kinsella

Council: Brent

Committees: Cabinet (Officer) Planning Committee (Officer) Audit and Standards Committee (Officer) Audit and Standards Advisory Committee (Officer) Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee (Officer) Schools Forum (Secretary) Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Pension Board (Secretary) Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark Trading Standards Joint Advisory Board Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Audit and Standards Advisory Committee Officer

Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.00 pm

February 03, 2026, 6:00 pm
Schools Forum Secretary

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.

January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

January 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

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.

January 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Planning Committee CANCELLED Officer

Planning Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.00 pm

January 14, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2024 - 25

From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025

...to note the 2024-25 Mid-Year Treasury report, confirm compliance with prudential indicators, and approve its referral to Full Council.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Addressing the risk of Anti Social Behaviour in the Stonebridge area

From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025

...to approve a strategy, expenditure, and associated actions to address anti-social behaviour risks in Stonebridge, while also mandating fortnightly project updates and an amended project plan for Cabinet members.

Recommendations Approved

Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools

From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025

...to directly award a contract worth £6,569,499 to Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services to children and young people with EHCPs in Brent schools and out-of-borough schools for an initial three years, with a possible one-year extension.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Budget & Council Tax 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the General Fund revenue budget, savings proposals, the HRA budget and business plan, and various strategies and schedules related to capital, treasury management, reserves, and fees and charges.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from a portion of the meeting due to the likely disclosure of exempt information regarding proposed notices, orders, or directions under enactment.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 103

Average per Month: 4.1

Decisions Recorded: 299