Mandy Davenport

Council: Brent

Committees: Council (Officer) Cabinet (Council Staff)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Officer

Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm

The Brent Council Full Council meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 confirmed the budget for 2026-27, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, and noted the external auditor's annual report. The meeting also discussed the Council's treasury management activities and approved the Members' Allowance Scheme for 2026-27.

February 23, 2026, 3:30 pm
Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget proposals for 2026-27, the disposal of council-owned commercial properties, and the adoption of a new cultural strategy for the borough. The meeting also covered plans for ICT infrastructure investment, the provision of supported accommodation for adults with mental health difficulties, and the authority to invite tenders for care and support at six supported living sites.

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet meeting on Monday 19 January 2026 was scheduled to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters for Brent Council. Key topics included the council's financial forecast for the third quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, an update on treasury management activities, and proposals for the council's digital roadmap for 2026-28. The meeting also planned to address capital investment programmes for school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the South Kilburn District Heat Network, and the admission arrangements for Brent schools.

January 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Officer

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Council of Brent Council convened for an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to review and adjust the representation of political groups on council committees and other relevant bodies following a change in the council's political balance. This adjustment was necessitated by the formation of a new political group.

January 13, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Council Staff

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.

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

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

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

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

Procurement of Integrated Treatment Recovery Wellbeing & Substance Misuse Service

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025

...to directly award the Integrated Treatment Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service contract to VIA Community Ltd for three years, ensuring continued support for vulnerable residents dealing with substance misuse.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 223