Paul Lorber - Councillor for Brent (Sudbury)

Councillor Paul Lorber

Liberal Democrats Sudbury Leader of Liberal Democrats Group

Email: Cllr.Paul.Lorber@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Barham Park Trust Committee (Committee Member, Councillor) Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (Alternate) Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

146 meetings · Page 1 of 30

General Purposes Committee Committee Member

General Purposes Committee - Monday, 1 June 2026 - 9.30 am

June 01, 2026, 9:30 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
General Purposes Committee Committee Member

General Purposes Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 9.30 am

The General Purposes Committee of Brent Council met on Monday 30 March 2026 to approve severance payments for senior management restructures in both Adult Social Care and Housing Services. The committee agreed to the proposed redundancies and associated financial costs, including pension strain, for both departments.

March 30, 2026, 9:30 am
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss a range of issues including fly-tipping and littering, the council's financial forecast, and the annual complaints report. Key decisions included noting the council's financial position and agreeing to provide further data on year-on-year comparisons for fly-tipping and enforcement actions. The committee also reviewed the Housing Revenue Account's financial forecast and discussed strategies for improving complaint handling processes across various council services.

February 24, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 3.30 pm

The Brent Council Full Council meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 confirmed the budget for 2026-27, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, and noted the external auditor's annual report. The meeting also discussed the Council's treasury management activities and approved the Members' Allowance Scheme for 2026-27.

February 23, 2026, 3:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

11 decisions · Page 2 of 3

Questions from Members of the Public

From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023

The Council noted written and verbal responses to public questions on 18/09/2023. These concerned Building Safety Act compliance, noise nuisance from HS2 works, a pedestrian crossing at Cavendish Road, and social care provision suppliers.

Reports from the Leader and Cabinet

From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023

The Council noted the report and update provided by Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, on 18/09/2023. The report highlighted work across Cabinet portfolios to manage finances and provide ongoing support and services for residents.

Non Cabinet Members' Debate

From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023

The Council decided on 18/09/2023 to agree a motion regarding RAAC in Brent schools. The Council resolved to request the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools write to the Secretary of State for Education seeking additional funding for RAAC-affected buildings and to pledge support for St Gregory’s Catholic Science College. The Council also resolved to expedite planning permissions for temporary classrooms and monitor schools for unsafe materials.

Deputations (if any)

From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023

The Council noted the deputation received from Satvinder Riyat representing Sudbury Matters Forum regarding Barham Park on 18/09/2023. The deputation outlined the history of the park and the Forum's aim to establish a "Friends of Barham Park" group to ensure community involvement in its future use and management. The Council welcomed the establishment of the Friends Group as a means of focussing future collaboration and engagement.

Report from the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committees

From: Council - Monday, 18 September 2023 - 6.00 pm - September 18, 2023

Brent Council noted the update report provided by the Vice Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee on 18/09/2023.

Summary

Meetings Attended: 146

Average per Month: 0.7

Decisions Recorded: 11