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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School Place Planning Strategy 2024-28 Second Refresh
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to address varying demand patterns and increasing SEND needs, the Cabinet approved the second refresh of the School Place Planning Strategy 2024-2028, focusing on place sufficiency and school sustainability.
Recommendations Approved
Adopting the Socio-Economic Duty
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to formally adopt the socio-economic duty, the Council approved the inclusion of socio-economic status in its Equality Impact Assessments to ensure that policy and program decisions consider the potential impacts on people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.
Recommendations Approved
Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to approve the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-2028 for formal sign-off and adoption by Full Council on 10 November 2025.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Additional HMO Licensing Scheme
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
The Cabinet of Brent decided... to designate a new Additional HMO Licensing Scheme covering smaller HMOs across the entire London Borough of Brent, effective from 02 February 2026, to improve housing standards and management.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to Agenda Item 10 (Additional HMO Licensing Scheme) after Councillors Donnelly-Jackson and Rubin declared personal interests as tenants in the private rented sector.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 229