Minesh Patel
Council: Brent
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Audit and Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee is scheduled to review the performance and management of council-owned companies, progress on the council's procurement strategy, and the use of investigatory powers. The committee will also receive updates on member learning and development, standards and governance reports, and internal and external audit plans.
Cabinet - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet meeting on 9 March 2026 saw the approval of a new procurement strategy aimed at enhancing community wealth building and effective contract management, alongside a significant £7.8 million allocation for the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents facing financial hardship. Key decisions also included the appointment of a new director for the council's housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd, and the approval of their respective business plans for 2026/27.
Cabinet - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Brent Council met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget proposals for 2026-27, the disposal of council-owned commercial properties, and the adoption of a new cultural strategy for the borough. The meeting also covered plans for ICT infrastructure investment, the provision of supported accommodation for adults with mental health difficulties, and the authority to invite tenders for care and support at six supported living sites.
Decisions from Meetings
223 decisions · Page 39 of 45
Authority to tender for the provision of care and support at LD Supported Living sites
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to invite tenders for care and support services at six supported living sites for adults with learning disabilities, separated into three lots, and delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Community Health and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing, to award the contract for these lots.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to invite tenders for the provision of Street Lighting Maintenance Services
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to invite tenders for a new street lighting maintenance contract, evaluate those tenders, delegate authority to award the contract, and approve both a variation and a three-month extension to the existing contract.
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Gambling Principles
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to refer the draft revised Statement of Gambling Principles (31 January 2025 – 31 January 2028) to the Full Council on 18 November 2024 for formal adoption, fulfilling legal requirements.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Petitions (if any)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 223