Councillor Rita Conneely
Email: cllr.rita.conneely@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
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 5 of 5
Representation of Political Groups on Committees
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - 6.00 pm - May 17, 2023
The Council decided to agree committee sizes and approve the allocation of seats on committees to political groups, making appointments to those committees on 17/05/2023. The political balance on sub-committees will be reviewed at the first meeting of the General Purposes Committee and Licensing Committee following the Annual Council Meeting.
Annual Review of Constitution
From: Council - Wednesday, 17 May 2023 - 6.00 pm - May 17, 2023
Council decided to agree amendments to the Constitution, including updating the allocation of roles and Cabinet portfolios, delegated officer powers, and functions related to plans and strategies. A proposed amendment regarding scrutiny chairing arrangements was lost. The Corporate Director of Governance was authorised to amend the Constitution accordingly.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 162
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 22