Councillor Gwen Grahl
Email: Cllr.Gwen.Grahl@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to directly award a contract worth £6,569,499 to Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services to children and young people with EHCPs in Brent schools and out-of-borough schools for an initial three years, with a possible one-year extension.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Budget & Council Tax 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the General Fund revenue budget, savings proposals, the HRA budget and business plan, and various strategies and schedules related to capital, treasury management, reserves, and fees and charges.
Recommendations Approved
Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to recommend to the Full Council for approval changes to the local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025-26, including a minimum 35% payment for working-age households, simplified non-dependant charges, alignment of backdating rules with Universal Credit, and noting annual CPI-linked income band reviews and a future hardship fund review.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2024 - 25
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to note the 2024-25 Mid-Year Treasury report, confirm compliance with prudential indicators, and approve its referral to Full Council.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Authority to Tender contracts for the Provision of Extra Care Housing Support for six Extra Care Schemes
From: Cabinet - Monday 10 February 2025 10.00 am - February 10, 2025
...to proceed with tendering contracts for extra care housing support services across six schemes, divided into two lots, and delegated contract award authority to the Corporate Director, Community Health and Wellbeing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 229