James Kinsella
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
103 meetings · Page 17 of 21
Schools Forum - Wednesday 19 June 2024 6.00 pm
The Schools Forum of Brent Council discussed the financial balances of maintained schools, the final outturn of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for 2023-24, and updates to the Scheme for Financing Schools and Financial Regulations for 2024-25. Decisions were made to approve the updated financial regulations and to review the mainstream schools banding matrix.
Cabinet - Monday 17 June 2024 10.00 am
The Brent Council Cabinet meeting on 17 June 2024 focused on several key issues, including the procurement options for Vale Farm Leisure Centre, the tenant and leaseholder engagement strategy, the private sector housing strategy, the travel assistance policy, and the corporate performance update for Q4.
Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee - Monday 17 June 2024 6.00 pm
This meeting has been cancelled.
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday 12 June 2024 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee of Brent Council convened on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, to discuss various reports and updates, including the Internal Audit Annual Report, the Annual Counter Fraud Report, and the Annual Governance Statement. Key decisions were made regarding the approval of these reports and the adoption of updated governance codes.
This meeting will take place on the rising of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee, Audit and Standards Committee - Wednesday 12 June 2024
The Audit and Standards Committee of Brent Council met to discuss the finalisation of the Council’s Statement of Accounts for 2022-23 and the findings of the Annual Auditor’s Report. The committee approved the final statement of accounts, subject to no further material changes, and authorised the Chair to sign the document upon receiving written assurances from the auditors. They also noted the findings of the updated Audit Findings Report and the Value for Money report, and expressed contentment with the increased level of audit fees agreed with the PSAA.
Decisions from Meetings
299 decisions · Page 1 of 60
25/1069 - Havenwood Garages
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... planning permission was granted for the demolition of existing garages and redevelopment of the site to provide five residential blocks, relocation of the existing substation, and associated amenities, subject to a legal agreement securing planning obligations and revised privacy conditions for a specific flat in Block E.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interests
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations after Councillor Johnson declared a personal interest related to Agenda Item 3 but remained present, deeming himself able to consider the application impartially.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no apologies for absence.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Urgent Business
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting there was no other urgent business to discuss.
Recommendations Approved
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, acknowledge that there were no items of urgent business, and for the Leader of the Council to thank members and officers for their support and wish them well for the festive season.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 103
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 299