Councillor Arshad Mahmood

Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.30 am

The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application is for a new licence for a Londis supermarket on Church Road. The application has received a representation from the Licensing Officer, and the Sub-Committee will need to consider whether to grant the licence, exclude licensable activities, refuse to specify a premises supervisor, or reject the application.

To be hosted as an online meeting by the London Borough of Brent, Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee - Monday 24 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee met to discuss the management and operation of the Welsh Harp Reservoir[^2] and surrounding areas. Updates on the Welsh Harp Management Plan from both the London Borough of Brent and the London Borough of Barnet were scheduled, along with an update from the Canal & River Trust on restoration works. The committee was also expected to review the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss future meeting dates.

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 19 November 2025 to discuss housing compliance, medical day care, and the committee's work programme. The meeting will include updates on the Housing Improvement Board, responses to housing regulator findings, and the transfer of medical day care services to Ealing Hospital. The committee will also review its work programme for the year.

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.

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday 9 October 2025 5.00 pm

The Brent Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) met on Thursday 9 October 2025 to discuss its core responsibilities, elect a vice chair, and receive Religious Education (RE) related updates. The meeting was scheduled to include a presentation on the role of Brent SACRE, as well as consideration of updates from the National Association of SACREs (NASACRE).