Jason Sigba

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Council Staff

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting on 4 November 2025 reviewed the council's Quarter 2 financial forecast, noting a projected overall overspend of £14.5 million across the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant, and Housing Revenue Account. The committee also discussed the emerging Procurement Strategy, including a new definition of local suppliers, and the draft Social Value Policy, which aims to embed social value across all council activities. Additionally, the committee received updates on the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Brent and the council's work programme.

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Officer

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 17 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee met to discuss children's oral health, period dignity, and youth justice service delivery. The committee requested more data and committed to actions to improve services, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Council Staff

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 2 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the establishment of a budget scrutiny task group, and to review the Brent local plan. The committee agreed to establish a budget scrutiny task force, and discussed the scope, approach, and governance of the local plan review, including housing targets, climate change, and community engagement.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Council Staff

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee met to discuss recycling performance, budget updates, and the committee's work programme for the year. Key discussion points included strategies for improving recycling rates, addressing financial pressures, and ensuring effective community engagement.

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Officer

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting on 2 July 2025 reviewed the annual reports for the Brent Safeguarding Adults Board and the Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership, focusing on their activities and progress between April 2024 and March 2025. The committee also reviewed the Scrutiny Recommendations Tracker.