Councillor Paul Lorber
Email: Cllr.Paul.Lorber@brent.gov.uk
Council: Brent
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
General Purposes Committee - Monday 8 December 2025 9.30 am
The General Purposes Committee of Brent Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 8 December 2025. The meeting will include a discussion of the calculation of the council tax base for 2026/27, and the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
Council - Monday 10 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent Council meeting on 10 November 2025 addressed a range of local issues, including community safety, housing, environmental concerns, and financial planning. Motions were passed regarding bee corridor management, support for free childcare, and reforming the two-child benefit limit, while a motion on affordable housing was defeated. The council also formally adopted the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-28.
Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 6.00 pm
The Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee of Brent Council met on 4 November 2025 to discuss the council's financial forecast, social value policy, procurement strategy, support for the voluntary sector, and kerbside management. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and track the progress of previous recommendations.
General Purposes Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 9.30 am
The Brent Council General Purposes Committee met to discuss proposed changes to pay and allowances for council staff, aiming for greater consistency, transparency, and fairness. The committee approved recommendations to amend the Standby and Callout Policy, standardise shift allowances, define core working hours, and adjust planned overtime rates, and agreed to start formal consultations with staff and trade unions on the proposals. These changes are intended to improve financial controls and reduce the risk of equal pay claims.
Council - Monday 15 September 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of Brent Council, councillors debated topics ranging from local traffic concerns to international relations, and also reviewed the council's finances. The council approved a motion to push for visitor levy powers, but voted down motions on street cleaning and illegal immigration.
Decisions from Meetings
4 decisions
Appointments to Sub-Committees / Outside Bodies
From: General Purposes Committee - Monday 19 May 2025 9.30 am - May 19, 2025
...to approve the proposed appointments to the Senior Staff Appointments Sub-Committee, Senior Staff Appeals Sub-Committee, Brent Pension Fund Sub-Committee, and Brent Pension Board for the 2025-2026 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Application for the Transfer of a Premises Licence by Eggwala Ltd for the premises known as The Aura, 763-765 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 7 February 2025 10.00 am - February 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Application for the Review a Premises Licence by The Metropolitan Police for the premises known as The Aura, 763-765 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 7 February 2025 10.00 am - February 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Application for vary a DPS on a Premises Licence by Eggwala Ltd for the premises known as The Aura, 763-765 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LW, pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
From: Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 7 February 2025 10.00 am - February 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 4