Minesh Patel
Council: Brent
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 36 of 45
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 10.00 am - December 09, 2024
...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 10.00 am - December 09, 2024
...to note the petition presented by Mr. Alastair Balfour and supported by over 1,400 signatures, expressing concerns about the Queen's Park Healthy Neighbourhood proposals and the engagement process, and reassured petitioners that no decisions had been made and their feedback would be considered in shaping future decisions.
Recommendations Approved
Refresh of School Place Planning Strategy 2024-2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve the refreshed School Place Planning Strategy 2024-2028, focusing on place sufficiency, school sustainability, and addressing the increasing demand for SEND provisions.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to Invite Tenders in Respect of Appointing Charging Point Operator(s) to Supply, Install, Operate and Maintain Electric Vehicle Charging Points on Behalf of Brent in Relation to the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to accept LEVI funding from OZEV, collaboratively procure a Charge Point Operator with five other boroughs, designate Hammersmith and Fulham as the lead authority for the procurement, and delegate authority to award a fifteen-year contract for on-street electric vehicle charge points.
Recommendations Approved
Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan and Design Code Supplementary Planning Document
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve the Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan and Design Code Supplementary Planning Document for adoption, subject to minor edits.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 223