Councillor · Brent
Councillor Mary Mitchell
- Leader of the Green Party Group
- Stories naming Mary
- 10
- Meetings we covered
- 14
- Latest story
- 21 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Mary Mitchell argued that planning reforms shifted power from councillors and residents to unelected planning officers and suggested alternative models. The councillor highlighted the increasing temperatures and their disproportionate impact on vulnerable residents, stating that rising heat in Brent is fundamentally about inequality. Councillor Mitchell also pointed to Willesden Green as a potential parking ticket hotspot and highlighted the need for the forthcoming parking strategy to align with wider council policies on active travel and biodiversity. The councillor suggested accelerating the review process for street cleaning funding.
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Stories naming Councillor Mary Mitchell
- Brent Council Committee Seats Allocated Following Local Elections However, the meeting was not without contention. Councillor Anton Georgiou, representing the Liberal Democrats, proposed an amendment to the seat allocation, arguing it did not fairly reflect the council's balance. This amendment was lost. Councillor Georgiou also voiced strong disagreement with the Labour Group's...
- Brent Council to Explore New Housing Scrutiny Committee The proposal, brought forward by Councillor Mary Mitchell, leader of the Green Party Group, was met with cross-party support. Councillor Mitchell highlighted the significant expenditure on...
- Future of Welsh Harp Education Centre in Question Councillor Mary Mitchell expressed the importance of providing opportunities for Brent children to engage with nature, while Councillor Paul Lorber highlighted the need for access for primary...
- Brent seeks funding for local plan review. Councillor Mary Mitchell inquired about renovation as an alternative to new builds. David responded that the policies cover all development types, including renovation and property extensions.
- Brent Backs Visitor Levy Powers to Support Local Communities At a council meeting on Monday, Councillor Mary Mitchell introduced a motion to empower Brent with visitor levy powers, highlighting the potential for a new revenue stream to address local needs....
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Mary was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Brent Council Scrutinized for Low Local Business Spend, Proposes Social Media Engagement
- Brent Council to implement new database for enhanced contract management
- Brent Council to Revitalise High Streets by Promoting 'Aspirational' Businesses and Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour
- Brent Council's £20m Reserves a Concern Amidst Projected £9.5m Overspend
- Brent Council faces £180m footway repair backlog despite £35m investment