- Councillor for Brent (Cricklewood & Mapesbury)

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 Brent Council Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Monday 09 February 2026, with a key focus on the borough's financial future and cultural development. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the proposed budget and Council Tax for 2026-27, alongside the adoption of a new cultural strategy for the next five years.

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents. Key agenda items included an overview of inequalities and actions to tackle them, the Public Health Annual Report, and an update on the Brent Health Matters programme. The board was also set to review progress on working together in neighbourhoods.

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 the forward plan for upcoming agenda items.

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
Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Councillor

Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important issues, including proposals to reduce the opening hours of the Central Middlesex Urgent Treatment Centre, the council's efforts to tackle poverty across the borough, and updates on emergency planning and the implementation of recommendations from the Casey Review. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming year and consider its recommendations tracker.

January 19, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

...that no items on the agenda required a closed session excluding the press and public.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

Recommendations Approved

South Kilburn - Authority to Tender for a Single Delivery Partner

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

...to proceed with the procurement of a Single Delivery Partner for the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme by inviting tenders, delegating authority for pre-tender considerations and negotiations, and seeking necessary approvals for redevelopment and tenant relocation.

Recommendations Approved

Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

...to approve the acquisition of up to 42 properties using the Local Authority Housing Fund, along with a capital budget of £25,803,000, and delegate authority to the Director of Property and Assets to finalize the property acquisitions.

Recommendations Approved

Review of working age Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 10.00 am - October 14, 2024

...to reduce the costs of the working age Council Tax Support scheme and implement it from April 1, 2025, the Cabinet approved public consultation on proposals including a 35% minimum payment for working age households, simplified non-dependant charges, aligned backdating rules, a review of the hardship fund policy, consideration of CPI-linked adjustments, and the use of Universal Credit notifications as the claim start date.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 74

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 229