Councillor Orleen Hylton has lived in Brent all her life. She attended local schools and worked for Brent Council for 22 years before moving into the voluntary sector, where she has continued to support local people and community organisations.
Elected as a councillor in 2014, Orleen has led a number of task groups on key issues including safeguarding, affordable housing and Council Tax support. She is known for being proactive and visible in both her political and community work, and for bringing people together to solve problems and push for change.
Orleen plays an active role across a range of local and national networks. She has served as Secretary of BAME Labour, Lead for Diversity at Brent Friends of the Earth, a member of an NHS community group, Vice-Chair of the Labour Women’s Forum, and Vice-Chair of Brent Co-op.
A proud advocate for cultural heritage and community cohesion, Orleen organised Brent’s first Windrush event and hosted visits from the High Commissioners of Jamaica and Barbados. She has also supported and championed major campaigns, including Black Lives Matter, fossil fuel divestment, and protecting local NHS services, including opposing the closure of the A&E unit at Central Middlesex Hospital.