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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Cabinet Officer

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.

November 17, 2025
Planning Committee Officer

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.

November 12, 2025
Schools Forum Secretary

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.

November 11, 2025
Pension Board Secretary

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.

November 06, 2025
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

November 04, 2025

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