Minesh Patel
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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 3 of 45
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...that the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 17 November 2025 were approved as a correct record of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made during the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Performance update and Q2 reporting
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to enhance corporate performance reporting and monitor the Borough Plan's progress, the Cabinet noted Q2 performance, addressed strategic risks, and agreed on remedial actions.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2026 - 27
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the draft budget for 2026-27 on 17 November 2025. They agreed to consult on new budget proposals and a 4.99% Council Tax increase. The Cabinet also endorsed the consultation process, changes to budget assumptions, and noted positions on schools funding, the Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to note the recent death of former Mayor and Councillor Mr. Harbhajan Singh and offer condolences to his family.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 223