James Kinsella

Audit and Standards Advisory Committee Officer

Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday 23 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee met on 23 July 2025, and among the topics discussed were the council's treasury management performance, an update on the procurement review, and emergency preparedness. The committee agreed to note the key recommendations of the Procurement Review and the establishment of the Procurement Improvement Programme, and requested a further progress update in six months. The committee also approved the submission of the Treasury Management Outturn Report to the cabinet.

Pension Board Secretary

Pension Board - Tuesday 22 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Pension Board convened to discuss key aspects of the fund's performance, administration, and future strategy. The board noted the overall positive state of the fund, highlighting its strong valuation, cash-flow positivity, and good investment returns, while also addressing areas needing attention, such as help desk performance and employer representation.

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee Officer

Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 6.00 pm

The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee met to discuss recycling performance, budget updates, and the committee's work programme for the year. Key discussion points included strategies for improving recycling rates, addressing financial pressures, and ensuring effective community engagement.

Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee Officer

Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee met on 24 June 2025 to discuss investment monitoring, the outcome of a government consultation on local government pension schemes, engagement activity undertaken by the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum, member training, and the 2025 triennial valuation. The sub-committee agreed the key assumptions for the 2025 valuation.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Wednesday 18 June 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council Schools Forum met on Wednesday 18 June 2025 to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn, the DSG Deficit Management Plan, the Scheme for Financing Schools, and updates to Additionally Resourced Provisions and Early Years Banding Review. The forum approved the High Needs Block budgets as set out in Appendix 1 of the report. They also noted the reports on the other agenda items.