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 29 of 45
Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to approve the direct award of a contract for Speech and Language Therapy services. This contract, valued at £6,569,499 exclusive of VAT, will be provided to Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS for an initial period of three years from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, with an option to extend for a further year. The decision was made on February 10, 2025.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Declarations of Interest
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...that no declarations of interest were made during the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous Cabinet meeting held on January 15, 2025, as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no petitions were presented at the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 223