Councillor Rita Conneely

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.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting on 4 November 2025 reviewed the council's Quarter 2 financial forecast, noting a projected overall overspend of £14.5 million across the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant, and Housing Revenue Account. The committee also discussed the emerging Procurement Strategy, including a new definition of local suppliers, and the draft Social Value Policy, which aims to embed social value across all council activities. Additionally, the committee received updates on the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Brent and the council's work programme.

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.

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.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee met to discuss recycling performance, budget updates, and the committee's work programme for the year. Key discussion points included strategies for improving recycling rates, addressing financial pressures, and ensuring effective community engagement.