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
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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
Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to address a petition regarding Roe Green Playground in Kingsbury, the Cabinet acknowledged existing funding for refurbishment, committed to working with local stakeholders on design and delivery targeting 2026, and expressed willingness to explore additional funding opportunities.
Recommendations Approved
Brent Purpose Built Student Accommodation Planning Position Statement
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to approve the Brent Planning Position Statement for Purpose Built Student Accommodation for consultation and delegate authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Regeneration, Planning and Property, to consider consultation responses, make necessary changes, and adopt the statement as a material consideration for planning applications.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 223