Agenda

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 approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 19 January 2026 as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

To receive and consider any petitions for which notice has been provided under Standing Order 66.

Members are asked to note that there are currently no petition(s) due to be presented at the meeting.

To consider any reports referred by either the Community & Wellbeing or Resources & Public Realm Scrutiny Committees.

This report sets out the Council’s budget proposals for 2026 - 27. It also sets out the overall financial position facing the Council for the medium term and highlights the significant risks, issues and uncertainties as well as detailing the results of the consultation, scrutiny and equalities processes.

Subject to approval by Cabinet, these will form the basis of the budget to be considered at the Full Council meeting on 23 February 2026.

This report seeks approval to dispose of three surplus General Fund property interests. The proposed disposals are necessary to reduce financial pressures, mitigate increasing asset liabilities, and support strategic priorities outlined in the Council’s Property Strategy 2024–27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).

This report presents the Brent Cultural Strategy 2026–31 which sets out a bold and essential roadmap for the next stage of the borough’s cultural development following on from the legacy of Brent’s year as London Borough of Culture. The Strategy has been co-produced to provide a long terms focus, sustain momentum, respond to community demand and position culture as a driver of inclusion, wellbeing and growth.

Members are asked to note this report also includes an additional background paper, which has been published and circulated as a separate attachment.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for First Wave Housing to offer supported exempt accommodation to help care experienced young people, residents in supported living arrangements, and residents at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The scheme aims to increase availability and improve the quality of supported accommodation while reducing costs to the Council.

This report presents an updated Technology Roadmap 2026-2028 for approval setting out a targeted, two-year plan focusing on investment in five core areas: modernising data centres, enhancing cloud infrastructure, upgrading networks, strengthening cybersecurity, and supporting vital business applications which have been identified as key in enabling hybrid working, safeguarding sensitive data, and ensuring the council can deliver responsive, joined-up public services.

This report seeks approval to the procurement of care and support for six supported living sites for adults with mental health difficulties.

The following item(s)are not for publication as they relate to the category of exempt information set out below, as specified under Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972:

Agenda Item 9:        Approval for the Disposal of Council-Owned Commercial Properties (Appendix 1 – Valuations)

This appendix has been classified as exempt under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely: “Information relating to the financial or business affairs of and particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Deputy Director Democratic & Corporate Governance Services or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.