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 4 of 60
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026 - 2031
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to adopt the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2030 following a public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 17 November 2025 were approved as a correct record of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2026 - 27
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the draft budget for 2026-27 on 17 November 2025. They agreed to consult on new budget proposals and a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The Cabinet also endorsed the consultation process, changes to budget assumptions, and noted positions on schools funding, the Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to note the recent death of former Mayor and Councillor Mr. Harbhajan Singh and offer condolences to his family.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 158
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 299