Mili Patel - Councillor for Brent (Harlesden & Kensal Green)

Councillor Mili Patel

Labour Harlesden & Kensal Green Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources

Email: cllr.mili.patel@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Barham Park Trust Committee (Committee Member, Vice-Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member, Vice-Chair) Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark (Committee Member) Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Councillor, Guest) North West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Councillor) Corporate Parenting Committee (Chair) Council Tax Setting Committee (Committee Member, Councillor) General Purposes Committee (Alternate, Committee Member, Vice-Chair) Health and Wellbeing Board (Alternate, Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee (Committee Member, Vice-Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am

The Brent Council cabinet met on 28 July 2025 and made decisions on a number of key issues, including approving the amalgamation of two schools, addressing financial challenges, and investing in public infrastructure. The cabinet approved recommendations relating to the 2024/25 financial outturn, the medium-term financial outlook, and the Q1 financial forecast for 2025/26. They also approved a plan to allocate Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding to improve highways, parks, and CCTV, and agreed to seek tenders for electric vehicle charging points.

July 28, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Alternate

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 24 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Health and Wellbeing Board met on 24 July 2025, noting the positive findings of the recent Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) inspection, discussing primary care transformation, and receiving an update on the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The board also discussed upcoming changes to the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and ratified the Better Care Fund (BCF) year-end report.

July 24, 2025
Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee Committee Member

Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee - Wednesday 23 July 2025 12.45 pm

July 23, 2025
Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark Committee Member

Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark - Tuesday 8 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark met to discuss updates to their shared technology service, including performance, security, and future plans. The committee also considered revisions to the Inter Authority Agreement and social value initiatives. A key focus was on ensuring the technology services align with the needs of each borough and provide value for money.

July 08, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday 7 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council meeting included the appointment of a new deputy mayor, discussions on twinning with Nablus, petitions regarding the East Lane Theatre and Barham Park, and motions on street cleaning, smartphone use, and delivery rider protections. Councillors also discussed a potential visitor levy and committee representation.

July 07, 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: 330

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 250