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 6 of 60
Declarations of Interest
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to note that no declarations of interest were made during the meeting.
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
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to ensure a fair and evidence-based approach in relation to any final decision on the future of the Experimental Traffic Order scheme between Kingswood Avenue and Salusbury Road, the Cabinet acknowledged the petition calling for its withdrawal and committed to considering all feedback alongside traffic monitoring data, air quality results, and the impact of other planned improvements, working with residents and councillors to achieve the best outcomes for Queens Park.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to Proceed with Alternative Heat Supply for Willesden Green Library- Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) Phase 4
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to approve a £917,628 capital budget, funded by a Salix grant and the Carbon Offset Fund, to install alternative low carbon heating solutions at Willesden Green Library and Willesden New Cemetery, acknowledging the Equality Impact Assessment and the grant spend timeline.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2026 - 27
From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025
...to consult on the draft budget proposals for 2026-27, including a potential 4.99% Council Tax increase, and to endorse the associated consultation, scrutiny, equalities, and technical budget assumption processes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 104
Average per Month: 4.2
Decisions Recorded: 299