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 3 of 45
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Rubin and Rachel Crossley, with Ruth Du Plessis attending as Rachel Crossley's representative, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026 - 2031
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to adopt the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2030 following a public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of secure cycle parking provision
From: Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am - December 08, 2025
...to procure a five-year contract, with a possible two-year extension, worth an estimated £1,500,000, for the supply, installation, management, maintenance, and cleaning of secure cycle parking facilities (bike hangars/nests) across the borough, including the allocation of £650,000 of NCIL funding for 2025-26.
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
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 223