Muhammed Butt - Councillor for Brent (Tokyngton)

Councillor Muhammed Butt

Labour Tokyngton Leader of the Council & Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, Jobs & Skills

Email: cllr.muhammed.butt@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: West London Economic Prosperity Board (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee (Chair) Cabinet (Chair) Barham Park Trust Committee (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee (Chair) Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (Councillor) Health and Wellbeing Board

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Councillor

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important issues, including proposals to reduce the opening hours of the Central Middlesex Urgent Treatment Centre, the council's efforts to tackle poverty across the borough, and updates on emergency planning and the implementation of recommendations from the Casey Review. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming year and consider its recommendations tracker.

January 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial, strategic, and service-related matters. Key topics included a review of the council's financial performance, treasury management activities, and proposals for future investment in digital infrastructure and school places. The meeting also addressed plans for a district heat network in South Kilburn and the admission arrangements for schools.

January 19, 2026, 10:00 am
General Purposes Committee Chair

General Purposes Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 9.30 am

The General Purposes Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss changes to the representation of political groups on its sub-committees and to make appointments to these bodies. The meeting's agenda also included the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

January 19, 2026, 9:30 am
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.00 pm

An extraordinary meeting of the Council was scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss the representation of political groups on council committees and to make appointments to these committees. The meeting's agenda was driven by a change in the council's political balance following the resignation of five members from the Labour Group and their subsequent formation of a new Green Party group.

January 13, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Monday 8 December 2025 10.00 am

At a meeting on 8 December 2025, Brent Council's cabinet approved a new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, a plan to procure more secure cycle parking, and a direct award for the Integrated Treatment Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service. The cabinet also reviewed corporate performance and approved the Q2 performance report.

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Apologies for Absence

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Mili Patel and to welcome Jehan Weerasinghe as the new Corporate Director Neighbourhoods & Regeneration.

Recommendations Approved

Council Homes Acquisition Programme Delivery

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to deliver the Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP), acquiring 15 homes for temporary accommodation with a £11,733,750 capital budget, and delegated authority to the Director of Property and Assets to complete acquisitions above £1m.

Recommendations Approved

Tri-Borough Leisure Contract Procurement

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to withdraw from the Tri-Borough leisure procurement with Ealing and Harrow and commence a standalone procurement for Vale Farm Sports Centre based on a five-year agency agreement model until 2031, delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy to finalise the process and award the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Affordable Housing Supply Update (July 2025)

From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025

...to pause delivery of social rent schemes due to financial viability challenges, delegate authority for a GLA Affordable Housing Programme variation, and proceed with the Edgware Road scheme for temporary accommodation.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Outlook

From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025

...it noted the council's financial outlook, spending review, budget setting process, capital budget adjustments, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 250