Matt Kelcher - Councillor for Brent (Harlesden & Kensal Green)

Councillor Matt Kelcher

Labour Harlesden & Kensal Green Chair - Planning Committee

Email: cllr.matt.kelcher@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member, Councillor) Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) North West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Corporate Parenting Committee (Councillor) Planning Committee (Chair, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

128 meetings · Page 1 of 26

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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
Planning Committee Chair

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.

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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
Planning Committee Chair

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.

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

76 decisions · Page 6 of 16

Summary

Meetings Attended: 128

Average per Month: 0.9

Decisions Recorded: 76