Councillor Lesley Smith

Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 10.30 am

The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to consider a single application for a new premises licence. The application was for Spoon & Rice, located at 16 High Road, London, NW10 2QG, which sought to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises.

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.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 5.30 pm

The Brent Council Corporate Parenting Committee met to discuss the progress of several initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children in care and care leavers. The committee reviewed reports on reducing criminalisation, adoption services, and fostering services, as well as hearing updates from Brent Care Journeys 2.0 (BCJ 2.0). The committee agreed to note the reports.

This meeting will take place on the rising of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee, Audit and Standards Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 8.04 pm

Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee convened to discuss several key reports, including updates on the council's strategic risks, housing compliance, and the performance of its housing companies. The committee also reviewed the interim auditor's annual report and discussed the forward plan for the upcoming year.