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.

75 meetings · Page 1 of 15

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

229 decisions · Page 35 of 46

Declarations of Interest

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

...to note that no declarations of interest were made during the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Matters Arising (if any)

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

...to approve the recommendations, as no matters arising were identified.

Recommendations Approved

Petitions (if any)

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

...to note the petition presented by Mr. Alastair Balfour and supported by over 1,400 signatures, expressing concerns about the Queen's Park Healthy Neighbourhood proposals and the engagement process, and reassured petitioners that no decisions had been made and their feedback would be considered in shaping future decisions.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

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

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

Recommendations Approved

Any other urgent business

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

...to note that there were no items of urgent business and to express thanks and festive wishes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 229