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

Is this you? Claim this page.

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

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 8 of 46

Q2 Financial Forecast 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025

... to note the Q2 financial forecast for 2025-26, including the overall financial position, savings delivery, prudential indicators, discretionary business rates reliefs, amendments to the capital budget, and delegated authority for a £40m loan facility.

Recommendations Approved

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

Authority to Proceed with New Energy Efficient Heating for The Oaks and Pharamond

From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025

...to approve adding new low carbon, energy efficient heating for the Oaks and Pharamond housing to the Capital Programme, funded by a combination of the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund grant and the Carbon Offset Fund, and to authorise the Director of Housing Services to enter the necessary procurements to deliver the scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Jehan Weerasinghe and the attendance of Gerry Ansell as his representative.

Recommendations Approved

Youth Facilities Capital Investment Programme

From: Cabinet - Monday 13 October 2025 10.00 am - October 13, 2025

...to approve a youth facilities capital investment programme, allocating £4 million from the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to fund five projects aimed at enhancing youth facilities across the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 229