Decision details

Prior to commencing the meeting, Councillor Muhammed Butt (as Leader of the Council) formally welcomed Councillor Promise Knight back following her return from Maternity Leave.  As a result of the changes introduced to the Cabinet Portfolios earlier in the year, the Leader advised that Councillor Knight would be returning as the newly established Cabinet Member for Customer Experience, Resident Support and Culture with Councillor Donnelly-Jackson continuing as Cabinet Member for Housing.  Members noted these changes would be formally taking effect immediately following the Cabinet meeting.

The opportunity was also taken to thank Councillor Donnelly-Jackson for the work undertaken and support in covering Councillor Knight’s portfolio, pending her return from maternity leave.

In addition, the Leader also took the opportunity to express his condolences to all members of the community across Brent either directly or indirectly affected by the tragic loss of life as a result of the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad.   In recognising the impact across communities within Brent, all those present at the meeting were invited to join the Leader in observing a moments silence in remembrance of those who had lost their lives and affected by the tragedy

All present at the meeting then stood to join the Leader in observing a moments silence.

Moving on to formally open the meeting, apologies for absence were received from Nigel Chapman (Corporate Director Children, Young People & Community Development) with Kibibi Octave (Director Community Development) attending as his representative.