Agenda

To confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday 6 July 2026.

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

To receive any announcements from the Mayor, including (for reference) the list or petitions received and decisions taken under the Council’s urgency procedure since the previous meeting.

To agree any appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies (if any) in accordance with Standing Order 30 (g).

To receive any deputations requested by members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 32.

Members are asked to note that one deputation is due to be presented at the meeting, relating to the following issue:

(a)        Progress towards divestment (requested by Sheila Guhadasan representing the Brent & Harrow Palestine Solidarity Campaign)

(b)     Engagement of council members in monitoring progress on the delivery of the Council’s climate and biodiversity commitments and in setting future priorities in relation to Brents Climate & Ecological Strategy and delivery plan (requested by Elaine Sheppard, representing Action on the Climate and Ecological Emergency (ACE) Brent)

To receive and consider the question(s) submitted by the public for response by the relevant Cabinet Member, in accordance with Standing Order 33.

Members are asked to note that two public questions have been received, which have been circulated as part of the agenda along with the written responses provided.

To consider any petitions with more than 200 signatures for which a request has been received for their presentation, in accordance with the Council’s petition rules and Standing Order 66.

Members are asked to note that at the time of agenda publication there are no Petition(s) due to be presented at the meeting.

To debate the Group motions submitted in accordance with Standing Order 41.

Members are asked to note:

·            The motions submitted will be circulated as part of a republished agenda in advance of the meeting, in accordance with Standing Order 41(c).

·            Where a motion concerns an executive function, nothing passed can be actioned until approved by the Executive or an officer with the relevant delegated power.

For questions to be put to members of the Cabinet by Opposition and Non-Cabinet Members in accordance with Standing Order 35.

Five advance notice questions have been received under this item, which have been attached along with the written responses provided.

Members are asked to note that this session will also include an opportunity (within the time available) for other Non-Cabinet members and the Opposition to ask questions of Cabinet Members without the need for advance notice.

To receive reports from the Chairs of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees in accordance with Standing Order 36. The reports have been attached as follows:

11.1    Community & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

11.2    Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committee

To receive a report from the Vice Chair of the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee updating Council on the work of the Committee, in accordance with Standing Order 37.

To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Finance & Resources detailing the 2025-26 outturn for the Council’s Treasury Management Activities.

Members are asked to note that this report was received and noted by the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee on 27 July 2026 and is due to be considered Cabinet on 7 September 2026 and has been forwarded to Council in in accordance with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy's Treasury Management in the Public Services: Code of Practice.

To receive a report from the Corporate Director Finance & Resources detailing a number of constitutional changes including the Planning Scheme of Delegation, Council Procedure Rules and Members’ Allowance Scheme.

This report seeks approval, pursuant to Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972, to a reason for the non-attendance of a councillor at meetings of the Council, Cabinet, and committees or sub-committee arising from significant family health and wellbeing circumstances.

No items have been identified in advance of the meeting that will require the exclusion of the press and public.

At the discretion of the Mayor to consider any urgent business, in accordance with Standing Order 37(s).