Shama Tatler - Councillor for Brent (Kingsbury)

Councillor Shama Tatler

Labour Kingsbury

Email: cllr.shama.tatler@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Barham Park Trust Committee (Committee Member, Vice-Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member, Councillor, Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, in the Chair) Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark (Committee Member) Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Councillor) Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Guest) Council Tax Setting Committee (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee (Committee Member, Vice-Chair) Health and Wellbeing Board (Alternate, Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee (Alternate, Committee Member) West London Economic Prosperity Board (Alternate)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

250 meetings · Page 1 of 50

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

February 23, 2026, 3:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 13, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

November 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Corporate Performance Report - Quarter 1 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

...to note the Borough Plan 2024-25 performance reporting for Q1 and the associated strategic risks, agreeing to remedial actions as appropriate.

Recommendations Approved

Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

...to reduce the costs of the working age Council Tax Support scheme and implement it from April 1, 2025, the Cabinet approved public consultation on proposals including a 35% minimum payment for working age households, simplified non-dependant charges, aligned backdating rules, a review of the hardship fund policy, consideration of CPI-linked adjustments, and the use of Universal Credit notifications as the claim start date.

Recommendations Approved

Any other urgent business

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

...to note that there were no items of urgent business and to acknowledge Councillor Tatler's resignation from her Cabinet position and thank her for her service.

Recommendations Approved

Petitions (if any)

From: Cabinet - Monday 9 September 2024 10.00 am - September 09, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 250

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 46