Councillor Anup Patel

Councillor Anup Patel highlighted the financial burden of temporary accommodation costs, stating the council's housing needs department had received an additional budget growth of £8 million and was forecasting a further £9.5 million overspend. The councillor emphasised the need for clear targets and transparent reporting on temporary accommodation, calling for a monthly performance dashboard. Councillor Patel said that Brent Council is sometimes forced to pay up to £300 a night for accommodation, particularly during peak event days in Wembley.

Written automatically from the paragraphs of 1 story that name Anup. It reports what those stories say and nothing else. Editorial policy