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 27 of 45
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to address concerns raised in a petition regarding anti-social behaviour and neglect in the service road between Valley Drive and Fryent Way, the Cabinet noted the issues, agreed to a site visit with relevant parties, and committed to exploring solutions, including enforcement, improved lighting and signage, and collaboration with landowners.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Krupa Sheth and Minesh Patel, with Rav Jassar attending as Patel's representative, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 March 2025 10.00 am - March 10, 2025
...to formally thank Peter Gadsdon and Debra Norman for their service to Brent Council as they prepared for retirement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 223