Jehan Weerasinghe
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 3 of 4
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 10 December 2025 and granted planning permission for the redevelopment of Havenwood Garages. The meeting also confirmed there were no apologies for absence or declarations of interest beyond those related to the main planning application.
Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 08 December 2025, approving the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2031 and the direct award of a contract for the Integrated Treatment Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service. The meeting also saw the approval of a new five-year contract for the procurement of secure cycle parking provision and a detailed update on the Council's corporate performance for the second quarter of the financial year.
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.
Council - Monday 10 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council meeting on 10 November 2025 addressed a range of local issues, including community safety, housing, environmental concerns, and financial planning. Motions were passed regarding bee corridor management, support for free childcare, and reforming the two-child benefit limit, while a motion on affordable housing was defeated. The council also formally adopted the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-28.
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 1 of 11
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
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
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026 - 2031
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to adopt the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2030 following a public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 51