Minesh Patel
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
66 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to discuss and approve strategies for increasing temporary accommodation supply and establishing an inter-authority agreement for telecare services. Key decisions included approving a long-term leasing approach for temporary accommodation, which is expected to deliver significant cost savings and improve housing quality for vulnerable residents, and agreeing to a partnership with Harrow Council for the provision of telecare services, enhancing support for vulnerable individuals and their carers.
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2026 was set to cover a range of governance, standards, and audit-related items. Key discussions were expected to include the performance and management of council-owned companies, progress on the procurement strategy, and a review of the use of investigatory powers. The committee was also scheduled to consider annual reports on member conduct, learning and development, and internal and external audit plans.
Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet meeting on 9 March 2026 saw the approval of a new procurement strategy aimed at enhancing community wealth building and effective contract management, alongside a significant £7.8 million allocation for the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship. Key decisions also included the appointment of a new director for the council's housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, and the approval of their respective business plans for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
223 decisions · Page 16 of 45
Authority to Award Contract for Temporary Recruitment Services (Managed Service Provider)
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to approve awarding a five-year contract, including a potential two-year extension, to Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd for a Managed Service for Temporary Agency Staff Services.
Recommendations Approved
NCIL 2025/2026 Allocation Priorities
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to approve the NCIL allocation priorities for the 2025/26 financial year, including the administration process, the requirement for projects to contribute to neighbourhood priorities, a borough-wide funding distribution model, and the decision not to cap individual project funding (within the total available pot).
Recommendations Approved
Staples Corner Growth Area Infrastructure Projects
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to approve up to £2,835,000 Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) for the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of four priority infrastructure projects in the Staples Corner Growth Area.
Recommendations Approved
Cecil Avenue Estate Management Company
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to endorse arrangements for the Cecil Avenue Estate Management Company, approve Brent Council's membership, delegate authority to appoint company directors, and approve a deed of variation to the development agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 223