Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for the appointment of Andrew Hudson to take up the position of Chair to the board of the Council’s two wholly owned housing companies, i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd.

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)    To agree that Andrew Hudson is appointed to the position of Chair for i4B and FWH for a term of three years.

(2)    To thank Martin Smith for the contribution made as Chair of both i4B and FWH, noting his intention to stand down as of 31 December 2023.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 18 December 23

Councillor Tatler (as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Reform) introduced a report seeking approval to the appointment of Andrew Hudson as new Chair on the board of the Council’s two wholly owned housing companies, i4b Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd following the decision of the current Chair (Martin Smith) to step down on 31 December 2023.

In considering the report, Cabinet firstly took the opportunity to thank Martin Smith for his extensive and important work in leading Brent’s housing companies over the previous seven years.  Members then welcomed Andrew Hudson to the meeting, with it noted that his recommended appointment followed a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process.

In recognising the extensive experience that Andrew Hudson would be able to continue to offer, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve the appointment of Andrew Hudson to the position of Chair for i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd for a term of three years.

(2)    To formally thank Martin Smith for the contribution made as Chair of both i4B Holdings Ltd and First Wave Housing Ltd during his tenure, noting his intention to stand down as of 31 December 2023.