Minesh Patel
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council was scheduled to consider a range of reports concerning financial resources, housing companies, procurement, public health, and waste management. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the allocation of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund and the business plans for the council's wholly-owned housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd.
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.
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss a range of governance, financial, and operational matters. Key topics included an update on the council's self-referral to the Social Housing Regulator, a deep dive into the strategic risks presented by Artificial Intelligence, and an annual review of member complaints and the code of conduct.
Decisions from Meetings
223 decisions · Page 12 of 45
Developing a new Brent Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to endorse the proposed direction of travel for developing a new Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy, including its skeleton and consultation approach, note progress and endorse next steps for key components like the Draft Pitch Allocation Policy and site search, endorse up to £500,000 capital investment for site improvements from 2026/27, and endorse a reduction in the weekly pitch rate to £138.96.
For Determination
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Brent Development Plan Documents Review
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...to support a review of Brent's development plan documents, the Cabinet approved £880,000 for the Local Plan budget reserve and delegated authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Regeneration, Planning and Property, to approve Development Plan consultation material prior to any final draft plan submission.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025
...that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 28 July 2025 were approved as a correct record of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Housing Supply Update (July 2025)
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to pause delivery of social rent schemes due to financial viability challenges, delegate authority for a GLA Affordable Housing Programme variation, and proceed with the Edgware Road scheme for temporary accommodation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 223