Gwen Grahl - Councillor for Brent (Cricklewood & Mapesbury)

Councillor Gwen Grahl

Labour Cricklewood & Mapesbury Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education & Employment

Email: Cllr.Gwen.Grahl@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee Schools Forum (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Committee (Chair) Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (Councillor) Council (Committee Member) Barham Park Trust Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 9 February 2026 10.00 am

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Corporate Parenting Committee Chair

Corporate Parenting Committee - Monday 2 February 2026 5.30 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee is scheduled to discuss the outcomes of a recent Ofsted focused visit, the implementation of a strategy to ensure sufficient placements for children in care and care leavers, and an update on the progress of opening the council's own residential children's home.

February 02, 2026, 5:30 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to discuss a range of topics aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Brent residents. Key agenda items include an overview of efforts to tackle inequalities, the annual report from Public Health, and an update on the Brent Health Matters programme.

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Monday 26 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Schools Forum of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss the proposed Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budgets for the 2026/27 academic year, covering both the main schools block and the early years block. The forum was also set to review its forward plan and consider any actions arising from previous meetings.

January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial, strategic, and operational matters. Key topics included a review of the council's financial performance, treasury management activities, and proposals for future investment in digital infrastructure and school places. The meeting also covered plans for a district heat network in South Kilburn and the admission arrangements for schools.

January 19, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Petitions (if any)

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, as no petitions were presented at the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to approve the recommendations as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...that no items on the agenda required the exclusion of the press or public.

Recommendations Approved

Developing a new Brent Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to endorse the proposed direction of travel for developing a new Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy, including its skeleton and consultation approach, note progress and endorse next steps for key components like the Draft Pitch Allocation Policy and site search, endorse up to £500,000 capital investment for site improvements from 2026/27, and endorse a reduction in the weekly pitch rate to £138.96.

For Determination

Affordable Housing Supply Update (July 2025)

From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025

...to pause delivery of social rent schemes due to financial viability challenges, delegate authority for a GLA Affordable Housing Programme variation, and proceed with the Edgware Road scheme for temporary accommodation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 229