Agenda

To confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on Monday 15 September 2025.

(Agenda republished to include the attached minutes on 10 November 2025)

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.

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

(Agenda republished to include the attached item on 10 November 2025)

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

Members are asked to note that two deputations are due to be presented at the meeting, relating to the following issues:

(a)       Update on progress being achieved through One Kilburn alongside the strong working relationship with Brent and Camden Council (to be presented by Stephane Goldstein, Co-Chair of One Kilburn Co-ordinating Group)

(b)       Gambling Harm and support for work being led by Brent Council (to be presented by Matt Smith, Betknowmore UK)

(Agenda republished to include notice of deputations on 5 November 2025)

7.1   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 three public questions have been received, which have been circulated as part of the agenda along with the written responses provided.

7.2   To receive question(s) submitted by the Brent Youth Parliament for response by the relevant Cabinet Member, in accordance with Standing Order 33(c).

Members are asked to note that one question has been received, which has been circulated as part of the agenda along with the written response provided.

For Members 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 the following petition is due to be presented at the meeting:

Reopen public toilets in Roundwood Park

The supporting details on the petition have been attached, for reference.

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

Members are asked to note:

·            The motions submitted for debate have been attached.

·            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.

(Agenda republished to include the Group motions submitted for debate on 5 November 2025 along with an amendment submitted by the Labour Group on the Conservative Group motion on 10 November 2025)

To receive a report from the Leader of the Council in accordance with Standing Order 31 providing an update on any key or significant issues arising from any matter within the responsibility of the Cabinet.

(Agenda republished to include the attached report on 5 November 2025)

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:

12.1    Community & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

12.2    Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committee

Members are asked to note that this session will include an opportunity (within the time available) for Non-Cabinet Members to ask questions of relevant Scrutiny Chair’s in relation to the remit of their Committees.

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 enable Non-Cabinet Members to raise an issue of relevance to Brent for debate on which notice has been provided in accordance with Standing Order 34.

Members are asked to note that the subject identified for debate at this meeting is as follows:

Broken Promises and Failing Finances – Brent Deserves Better than Labour’s Short-Term Thinking

Please note: The motion submitted as the basis for this debate has been attached.

To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Community Development providing an overview of the purpose and rationale for creating the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-28 and outlining how youth justice provision in Brent contributes to strategic and Borough Plan priorities, alongside the partnership aims and commitments that will shape the Brent Youth Justice Service (YJS) partnership over the next three years.

Members are asked to note that the Plan was approved and referred to Council for formal adoption by Cabinet on 13 October 2025.

Following a change in the political balance on the Council, to receive a report from the Corporate Director Finance & Resources reviewing (under Section 15 of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989) the allocation of seats on Council Committees and other relevant bodies.

(Agenda republished to include the attached report on 7 November 2025)

To receive a report from the Corporate Director Finance & Resources detailing a change in membership on the West London Economic Prosperity Board (on which Brent participates as a member) along with associated changes to the Boards Function & Procedure Rules, as referred to within the Terms of Reference included within Brent’s Constitution

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).