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 31 of 45
Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no items of urgent business to discuss.
Recommendations Approved
Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2024 - 25
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent Council decided to note the 2024-25 Mid-Year Treasury report and approve its referral to Full Council on 10 February 2025. They also noted the Council's compliance with prudential indicators.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to recommend to the Full Council for approval changes to the local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26, including a minimum 35% payment for working-age households, simplified non-dependant charges, alignment of backdating rules with Universal Credit, and noting annual CPI-linked income band reviews and a future hardship fund review.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to Award Housing Repairs and Maintenance Contracts
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to award housing repairs and maintenance contracts for various lots to Wates Property Services Limited, Masher Brothers Limited, Mears Limited, and Greyline Group Limited, each for a term of five years with extension options.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 223