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

299 decisions · Page 21 of 60

Revised Black Community Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025

...to approve the revised Black Community Action Plan (BCAP), including workstreams, governance, and timelines, extend its delivery period to 2025-33, concentrate on the top five themes for 2025-29, and create an Independent Advisory Steering Group (IASG) to inform officer-led Equity, Diversion and Inclusion work.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025

...to approve the recommendations despite Councillor Farah's declared personal interest as a member and regular user of Bridge Park Leisure Centre, which was relevant to Agenda Item 7.

Recommendations approved

Brent Council's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Progress Update for 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025

...to endorse the progress made in Year 1 of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy 2024-2028, Anti-Racism Action Plan, and EDI Board priorities, and to agree that information in the report be turned into public-facing communications materials highlighting Year 1 achievements.

Recommendations Approved

Reference of item considered by Scrutiny Committees (if any)

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025

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

Recommendations approved

Petitions (if any)

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 June 2025 10.00 am - June 16, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, as no petitions were presented at the meeting.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 104

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 299