Emma Yates - Councillor for Hounslow ( Brentford West)

Councillor Emma Yates

 Labour  Brentford West

Council: Hounslow

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Member) Audit and Governance Committee (Member) Borough Council (Member) Brentford and Syon Area Forum (Vice-Chair) Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel (Vice-Chair) Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

37 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hounslow Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 to discuss the council's financial strategy, the outcome of a housing inspection, and the work programme for the coming months. The committee was also expected to review the forward plan and receive updates from its scrutiny panels and the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Also on the agenda was a discussion of the recommendations from the Scrutiny in a Day event focused on the Lampton Group.

November 27, 2025
Borough Council Member

Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Hounslow Borough Council meeting included discussion of the council's long-term vision, treasury management, and committee appointments. Councillors were also scheduled to consider motions relating to the Lampton Group[^2], tenant wellbeing, and gambling reform. Additionally, the council was asked to approve a waiver to a councillor attendance rule.

November 25, 2025
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel Vice-Chair

Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 10 November 2025 7:30 pm

The Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 10 November 2025 to discuss land ownership in Hounslow, as well as next steps and future visits. The panel was also scheduled to review good practices.

November 10, 2025
Audit and Governance Committee Member

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 7:00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss risk management, treasury management, audit performance, and other governance issues. The committee was also scheduled to review the council's whistleblowing policy and receive an update on housing repairs.

November 04, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hounslow Council met to discuss the council's delivery plan, support for unpaid carers, and the committee's work programme. The committee reviewed the council's Delivery Plan 2022-2026 and provided feedback on the new Hounslow Carers Service. The committee also agreed to its work programme for the coming year.

September 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

59 decisions · Page 10 of 12

Petitions

From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - March 25, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Date of Next Meeting

From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

...to note that the next Borough Council meeting would be held on March 25, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Support Scheme: Reference Report to Borough Council from the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 11th February 2025

From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

...to adopt a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for the financial year 2025/26 and a transitional hardship policy with £1.5m allocated, delegating finalization and implementation to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources.

Recommendations Approved

External Audit Completion Report 2023/24

From: Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - February 25, 2025

...to note the unqualified opinion on the Council’s Pension Fund accounts, the disclaimed audit opinion on the Council’s main financial accounts, and the audit findings, and to approve the audited Statement of Accounts 2023/24.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 59