Jehan Weerasinghe
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
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.
Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet meeting on 9 March 2026 saw the approval of a new procurement strategy aimed at enhancing community wealth building and effective contract management, alongside a significant £7.8 million allocation for the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship. Key decisions also included the appointment of a new director for the council's housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, and the approval of their respective business plans for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 4 of 11
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
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: 17
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 51