Minesh Patel
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
65 meetings · Page 1 of 13
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15 January 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025
...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations Approved
Brent Council's School Admission Arrangements and Schemes of Co-ordination 2026-2027
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15 January 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025
...to agree the proposed admission arrangements for Brent community schools and schemes of co-ordination for all maintained schools and academies in Brent for the 2026/2027 academic year, including noting the scheme of co-ordination for applications to start school in years Reception, 3, 7 and 10.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 3 Financial Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15 January 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025
...to note the new grant funding, overall financial position, actions to manage issues, progress on savings delivery, prudential indicators for treasury management, and to approve virements as detailed in the Quarter 3 Financial Report 2024-25.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15 January 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15 January 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024, as a correct record.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 223