Councillor Matt Kelcher
Email: cllr.matt.kelcher@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Tuesday 24 February 2026 10.30 am
The Planning Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss three planning applications. These included proposals for a new community centre and training facility, temporary uses for sports and entertainment venues, and the erection of a new dwelling.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
76 decisions · Page 3 of 16
25/1112 - 1 Walm Lane, London, NW2 5SN
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the committee report, for the change of use of the basement and ground floor at 1 Walm Lane from a vacant bank to an Adult Gaming Centre, with alterations to the front elevation.
Recommendations Approved
25/1246 - Land North of 125 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NN
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...the Planning Committee of Brent decided to refuse planning permission for the erection of a two-storey dwelling house on land north of 125 Preston Road, Wembley, due to the design not being in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Urgent Business
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there was no other urgent business to discuss.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interests
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...that Councillor Johnson withdrew from discussing Agenda Item 4 due to a declared conflict of interest, and that the remaining committee members confirmed their impartiality regarding Agenda Item 5, leading to the approval of the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Welcome and Apologies for absence
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Kelcher, Chappell, and Jayanti Patel, and that Councillor S. Butt chaired the meeting as Vice-Chair due to Councillor Kelcher's absence.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 76