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 7 of 60

Any other urgent business

From: Cabinet - Monday 17 November 2025 10.00 am - November 17, 2025

...to note the recent death of former Mayor and Councillor Mr. Harbhajan Singh and offer condolences to his family.

Recommendations Approved

25/0357 - 37 Lydford Road, London, NW2 5QN

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

25/1355 - Argenta House, Argenta Way, London, NW10 0AZ

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Any Other Urgent Business

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the previous meeting

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 104

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 299