Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Planning
Brent Council is addressing failed constitutional changes, introduced by the Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Planning, to align with new national planning regulations.
In September 2026, Brent Council's proposed constitutional changes, introduced by Councillor Matt Kelcher, Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Planning, failed to pass a vote. These changes were intended to align the council with the Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026, which introduce national rules on which planning applications must be delegated.
The council meeting in September 2026 saw the proposals lost, meaning Brent Council must revisit the changes at an extraordinary meeting. This is required to ensure compliance with the new national planning regulations by the October 31 deadline.
Key facts
- Proposed changes to Brent Council's constitution failed to pass a vote in September 2026. Source
- Councillor Matt Kelcher, Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Planning, introduced the changes. Source
- Brent Council must revisit the changes at an extraordinary meeting by October 31. Source
- The changes align with the Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026. Source
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