Priyesh Jay Patel
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
151 meetings · Page 1 of 31
This meeting will take place on the rising of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee, Audit and Standards Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 8.04 pm
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee convened to discuss several key reports, including updates on the council's strategic risks, housing compliance, and the performance of its housing companies. The committee also reviewed the interim auditor's annual report and discussed the forward plan for the upcoming year.
Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 17 September 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee met to discuss children's oral health, period dignity, and youth justice service delivery. The committee requested more data and committed to actions to improve services, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Barham Park Trust Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.00 am
The Barham Park Trust Committee met to discuss the Barham Park Estate, approve the annual report for the Barham Park Trust for 2024/25, and appoint a chair and vice-chair for the 2025-26 municipal year. Councillor Muhammed Butt was appointed as Chair and Councillor Mili Patel as Vice Chair of the Trust Committee for 2025-26. The committee also approved the annual report and accounts for 2024-25, and noted operational and strategic updates regarding the estate.
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 2 September 2025 6.00 pm
The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the establishment of a budget scrutiny task group, and to review the Brent local plan. The committee agreed to establish a budget scrutiny task force, and discussed the scope, approach, and governance of the local plan review, including housing targets, climate change, and community engagement.
Decisions from Meetings
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Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to recommend to the Full Council for approval changes to the local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26, including a minimum 35% payment for working-age households, simplified non-dependant charges, alignment of backdating rules with Universal Credit, and noting annual CPI-linked income band reviews and a future hardship fund review.
Recommendations Approved
Budget & Council Tax 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the General Fund revenue budget, savings proposals, the HRA budget and business plan, and various strategies and schedules related to capital, treasury management, reserves, and fees and charges.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to directly award a contract worth £6,569,499 to Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services to children and young people with EHCPs in Brent schools and out-of-borough schools for an initial three years, with a possible one-year extension.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Addressing the risk of Anti Social Behaviour in the Stonebridge area
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to approve a strategy, expenditure, and associated actions to address anti-social behaviour risks in Stonebridge, while also mandating fortnightly project updates and an amended project plan for Cabinet members.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Kim Wright, with Rachel Crossley acting on her behalf.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 151
Average per Month: 7.6
Decisions Recorded: 257