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 hear any deputations received from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 67.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record.

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

This purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive review of Brent Council's highways maintenance service, including its performance, effectiveness and value for money. It responds to the Committee's request for a detailed assessment of the Council's approach to maintaining the borough's highway network, including carriageways, footways and associated highway assets.

This report provides an update on Brent’s overall financial position by examining the financial outturn position for 2025/26, the Quarter 1 financial forecast for 2026/27 and the medium-term financial outlook, which is part of the committee’s role in undertaking budget scrutiny throughout the year.

This report provides an assessment of the performance, effectiveness, and impact of the Council’s current approach to revitalising high streets and town centres. It seeks to equip the Committee with the evidence and early strategic insight needed to consider and comment on the direction of the emerging High Streets Strategy.

The purpose of this report is to present the Scrutiny Recommendations Tracker to the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee for consideration.

To provide an update on the changes to the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee’s work programme.

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