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
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Any other urgent business
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting there were no items of urgent business.
Recommendations Approved
Additional HMO Licensing Scheme
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent decided... to designate a new Additional HMO Licensing Scheme covering smaller HMOs across the entire London Borough of Brent, effective from 02 February 2026, to improve housing standards and management.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to Proceed with New Energy Efficient Heating for The Oaks and Pharamond
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to approve adding new low carbon, energy efficient heating for the Oaks and Pharamond housing to the Capital Programme, funded by a combination of the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund grant and the Carbon Offset Fund, and to authorise the Director of Housing Services to enter the necessary procurements to deliver the scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Jehan Weerasinghe and the attendance of Gerry Ansell as his representative.
Recommendations Approved
Youth Facilities Capital Investment Programme
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to approve a youth facilities capital investment programme, allocating £4 million from the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to fund five projects aimed at enhancing youth facilities across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 223