Councillor Rita Begum
Email: Cllr.Rita.Begum@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee convened to discuss two significant planning applications and other routine items. The committee approved plans for Argenta House, a 100% affordable housing development, and also approved a variation to a prior planning permission for a property on Lydford Road.
Council - Monday 10 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council meeting on 10 November 2025 addressed a range of local issues, including community safety, housing, environmental concerns, and financial planning. Motions were passed regarding bee corridor management, support for free childcare, and reforming the two-child benefit limit, while a motion on affordable housing was defeated. The council also formally adopted the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-28.
Council - Monday 15 September 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of Brent Council, councillors debated topics ranging from local traffic concerns to international relations, and also reviewed the council's finances. The council approved a motion to push for visitor levy powers, but voted down motions on street cleaning and illegal immigration.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and approved the change of use of a vacant bank to an adult gaming centre, and refused permission for a new dwelling due to design concerns. Councillor Saqib Butt, Vice-Chair of the committee, chaired the meeting in the absence of Councillor Matt Kelcher.
Decisions from Meetings
72 decisions · Page 4 of 15
250413- Matalan Discount Club, Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 6PH
From: Planning Committee - Monday 4 August 2025 6.00 pm - August 04, 2025
...to grant planning permission for the Matalan Discount Club at Cricklewood Broadway, subject to referral to the Mayor of London, completion of a Section 106 agreement, and adherence to specified conditions and informatives.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the previous meeting
From: Planning Committee - Monday 4 August 2025 6.00 pm - August 04, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
250938 - 81 Balmoral Road, Willesden, NW2 5BH
From: Planning Committee - Monday 4 August 2025 6.00 pm - August 04, 2025
...to grant planning permission for development at 81 Balmoral Road, Willesden, NW2 5BH, subject to a Section 106 agreement and the conditions and informatives outlined in the committee reports.
Recommendations Approved
Welcome and Apologies for Absence
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 6.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting apologies for absence from Councillor Akram and the substitution of Councillor Bajwa.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Urgent Business
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 6.00 pm - June 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 72