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

The Cabinet of Brent Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues. Key topics include the Council's budget proposals for 2026-27, which will outline planned spending and potential Council Tax increases, and the disposal of council-owned commercial properties. Additionally, the Cabinet will consider a new cultural strategy for the borough, Brent Creates, aiming to foster inclusion, wellbeing, and growth.

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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Quarter 3 Financial Report 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15 January 2025 10.00 am - January 15, 2025

...to note the new grant funding, overall financial position, actions to manage issues, progress on savings delivery, prudential indicators for treasury management, and to approve virements as detailed in the Quarter 3 Financial Report 2024-25.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

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

...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 12 November 2024 as a correct record.

Recommendations Approved

Infrastructure Funding Statement 23/24

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

...to approve the Brent Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/24 for publication on the Council's website.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Performance Q2 2024-25 report

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

...to note the Borough Plan performance for Q2 2024-25 and the associated strategic risks, agreeing to remedial actions as appropriate.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

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

...that no apologies for absence were submitted at the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 229