Councillor Rita Conneely
Email: cllr.rita.conneely@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
162 meetings · Page 1 of 33
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.
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.
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of significant topics, including a detailed examination of anti-social behaviour in the borough, an update on the council's work programme, and reports from scrutiny task groups on kerbside management and the budget. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on community engagement and consultation efforts.
Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Council of Brent Council convened for an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was to review and adjust the representation of political groups on council committees and other relevant bodies following a change in the council's political balance. This adjustment was necessitated by the formation of a new political group.
Decisions from Meetings
22 decisions · Page 4 of 5
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - 6.00 pm - May 17, 2023
Council agreed the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 20 November 2023 as a correct record.
Vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - 6.00 pm - May 17, 2023
The Council noted a vote of thanks to co-opted and independent members serving on committees. The Council also noted a vote of thanks and tributes paid to the outgoing Mayor.
To appoint a Councillor of the Borough to be Deputy Mayor
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - 6.00 pm - May 17, 2023
The Council decided that Councillor Diana Collymore was appointed to serve as Deputy Mayor of the London Borough of Brent for the 2024-25 Municipal Year.
Calendar of Council Meetings for the 2023 -2024 Municipal Year
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - 6.00 pm - May 17, 2023
Council approved the calendar of meetings for the 2024-2025 Municipal Year on 22 May 2024. The Deputy Director Democratic Services is authorised to make necessary alterations to the calendar after consulting with the Leader of the Council, Opposition Leaders, and the Chair of the affected meeting.
Appointment to Committees and Outside Bodies including the appointment of Chairs & Vice-Chairs
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - 6.00 pm - May 17, 2023
The Council decided to approve appointments to committees and outside bodies for the 2023-2024 Municipal Year. This included approving chairs and vice-chairs for committees and reappointing David Ewart as Independent Chair of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee and Pension Board. The Council also decided to approve the appointment of Rachael Tiffen as an Independent co-opted member of the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 162
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 22