Councillor Mary Mitchell

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.

To be hosted as an online meeting by the London Borough of Brent, Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee met to discuss the management and operation of the Welsh Harp Reservoir[^2] and surrounding areas. Updates on the Welsh Harp Management Plan from both the London Borough of Brent and the London Borough of Barnet were scheduled, along with an update from the Canal & River Trust on restoration works. The committee was also expected to review the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss future meeting dates.

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.

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.

Council - Monday 15 September 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting of Brent Council, councillors debated topics ranging from local traffic concerns to international relations, and also reviewed the council's finances. The council approved a motion to push for visitor levy powers, but voted down motions on street cleaning and illegal immigration.