James Kinsella

Council: Brent

Committees: Cabinet (Officer) Planning Committee (Officer) Audit and Standards Committee (Officer) Audit and Standards Advisory Committee (Officer) Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee (Officer) Schools Forum (Secretary) Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Pension Board (Secretary) Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee Joint Committee of the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark Trading Standards Joint Advisory Board Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 6.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday 9 February 2026 10.00 am

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee Officer

Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.00 pm

The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee is scheduled to consider a range of governance, audit, and standards-related matters. Key topics include an update on the council's self-referral to the Social Housing Regulator, a deep dive into the strategic risks presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and an annual review of member complaints and the code of conduct.

February 03, 2026, 6:00 pm
Schools Forum Secretary

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
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's approach to anti-social behaviour, community engagement, and the utilisation of kerbside space. The committee also reviewed the findings of its Budget Scrutiny Task Group and considered updates to its work programme.

January 21, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Matters Arising (if any)

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to approve the recommendations as no items were referred from the Community Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.

Recommendations Approved

Complaints Annual Report 2024 - 2025

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

... to note Brent’s performance in managing and resolving complaints, to note and endorse Brent’s self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint handling Code, and to approve the report being referred to the relevant Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

From: Cabinet - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am - September 08, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Mili Patel and to welcome Jehan Weerasinghe as the new Corporate Director Neighbourhoods & Regeneration.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 104

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 299