Kim Wright
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Corporate Parenting Committee - Monday 2 February 2026 5.30 pm
The Corporate Parenting Committee is scheduled to discuss the outcomes of a recent Ofsted focused visit, the implementation of a strategy to ensure sufficient placements for children in care and care leavers, and an update on the progress of opening the council's own residential children's home.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to discuss a range of topics aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Brent residents. Key agenda items include an overview of efforts to tackle inequalities, the annual report from Public Health, and an update on the Brent Health Matters programme.
Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial, strategic, and operational matters. Key topics included a review of the council's financial performance, treasury management activities, and proposals for future investment in digital infrastructure and school places. The meeting also covered plans for a district heat network in South Kilburn and the admission arrangements for schools.
Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm
Here is a summary of the topics that were listed for discussion at the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting. The agenda included updates on emergency planning, the Casey Review, and efforts to tackle poverty in Brent. Also listed for discussion were the committee's work programme for 2025-26 and a review of the recommendations tracker.
Decisions from Meetings
223 decisions · Page 38 of 45
Complaints Annual Report 2023-24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to note the Complaints Annual Report 2023-24, including Brent's performance in managing complaints and its self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code, and to refer the report to relevant Scrutiny Committees for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to Award the contract for the provision of Integrated Treatment, Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to directly award VIA Community Ltd a contract for 1 year and 4 months to continue providing the Integrated Treatment, Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Budget 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve consulting on the draft budget proposals for 2025/26, including a potential 4.99% Council Tax increase, and to endorse the consultation, scrutiny, and equalities approach.
Recommendations Approved
Refresh of School Place Planning Strategy 2024-2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve the refreshed School Place Planning Strategy 2024-2028, focusing on place sufficiency, school sustainability, and addressing the increasing demand for SEND provisions.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Arising (if any)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 223