James Kinsella
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am
The Brent Council Cabinet met to discuss budget proposals for 2026-27, approve a health and wellbeing hub in Gladstone Park, and address school place planning. Councillors also approved adopting the socio-economic duty to reduce inequality and backed a collaborative procurement for sexual health services.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee convened to discuss two significant planning applications and other routine items. The committee approved plans for Argenta House, a 100% affordable housing development, and also approved a variation to a prior planning permission for a property on Lydford Road.
Schools Forum - Tuesday 11 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Schools Forum met on 11 November 2025 to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget monitoring report, funding updates for 2025/26, and other financial matters. The forum was also scheduled to note the forward plan of items for future consideration.
Pension Board - Thursday 6 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Pension Board met on Thursday 6 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including updates to the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Brent Pension Fund's risk register, and the fund's investment strategy. The board was also scheduled to review the fund's annual report and accounts, and to discuss the triennial valuation and funding strategy statement. Some of the discussion was scheduled to take place after the exclusion of the press and public.
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on 4 November 2025 to discuss the council's financial forecast, social value policy, procurement strategy, support for the voluntary sector, and kerbside management. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and track the progress of previous recommendations.
Decisions from Meetings
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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