James Kinsella
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
104 meetings · Page 1 of 21
Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 6.00 pm
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
299 decisions · Page 18 of 60
Introduction & Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillor Mili Patel, Kim Wright, and Minesh Patel, with Ravinder Jassar attending as Minesh Patel's representative, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations approved
Membership of the i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd Boards
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to reflect company growth, the Cabinet approved the appointment of Waqar Ahmed, Mannie Ketley, Sadie East, Serita Kwofie, and Nicole Jarrett-Francis as Directors of i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, noted the departures of Peter Gadsdon, Melanie Smith, and Akintoye Doruwoju, and increased the number of directors from five to seven.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy Funding for Public Realm Infrastructure
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to allocate up to £14,533,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding for infrastructure improvements related to highways, parks, and CCTV across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 16 June 2025 as an accurate record.
Recommendations approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Monday 28 July 2025 10.00 am - July 28, 2025
...to approve recommendations, noting that no items required the exclusion of the press or public.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 104
Average per Month: 4.2
Decisions Recorded: 299