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Cabinet - Monday 2nd February, 2026 7.00 pm, NEW
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm View on council websiteSummary
The Cabinet of Barnet Council is scheduled to consider a range of important reports, including the Annual Equalities Report, financial forecasts, and updates on housing and regeneration projects. The meeting will also address proposals for council tax relief and private sector housing licensing.
Annual Equalities Report
A key item on the agenda is the Annual Equalities Report 1 for 2025. This report is expected to provide an overview of the council's performance and progress in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion. It will likely detail how the council is working to meet its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 2, which aims to protect people from discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. The report may also include updates on the Towards a Fair Barnet Roadmap
3, a strategic plan focused on promoting fairness and reducing inequality across the borough.
Financial Forecast and Budget Management
The Chief Finance Officer Report 4 will present the Q3 financial forecast for 2025/26 and provide an update on budget management for the same period. This report is crucial for understanding the council's financial health and its ability to deliver services. It will likely detail any variances from the planned budget and outline any necessary adjustments or strategies to ensure financial sustainability. Councillor Simon Radford, Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability, will be involved in this discussion.
Housing and Regeneration
Several reports focus on housing and regeneration initiatives. The Council Housing Performance Q2 2025/26 5 report will offer an update on the performance of council housing services during the second quarter of the financial year. This will include information on resident engagement and health, safety, and compliance.
A significant proposal concerns the acquisition of new affordable homes. The Outline Business Case for the acquisition of up to 600 new affordable homes through Opendoor Homes (TBG Open Door Limited) 6 will be presented. Opendoor Homes is the council's own housing development company, established to deliver new homes. This report will outline the strategic and financial considerations for this expansion.
Further regeneration plans are detailed in the Stanhope and Holmsdale House, Coppies Grove and Moss Hall Grove Updated Outline Business Case 7. This report likely concerns the redevelopment or refurbishment of these specific sites, with associated plans and equality impact assessments.
An update on the Brent Cross 8 regeneration project will also be provided. This major development aims to transform the area around the Brent Cross Shopping Centre into a vibrant new town centre.
Council Tax and Business Rates Relief
The meeting will consider proposals for Barnet Council's Discretionary Council Tax Discretionary Relief (CTDR) and Housing Payment (HP) Scheme (April 2026). This relates to financial assistance provided to eligible residents facing hardship. Amendments to the LB Barnet Discretionary Rate Relief and Hardship Relief Policy 9 for business rates will also be discussed, which could impact local businesses.
Private Sector Housing Licensing
The Private Sector Housing Licensing Scheme 10 will be reviewed. This scheme is designed to improve the quality of privately rented accommodation and protect the rights of tenants. The report may include updated proposals for selective licensing 11 in certain areas.
Waste Transfer Station
A report on the Geron Way Replacement Waste Transfer Station 12 will be presented, focusing on a deed of variation to a settlement agreement. This likely relates to the operational aspects or agreements surrounding the waste management facility.
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The Annual Equalities Report is a document that details how a local authority is working to promote equality and tackle discrimination. ↩
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The Equality Act 2010 is a piece of legislation that protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It consolidates previous anti-discrimination laws into a single Act. ↩
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The
Towards a Fair Barnet Roadmap
is a strategic document outlining the council's commitment to creating a more equitable borough. ↩ -
The Chief Finance Officer is responsible for the financial management of the council. ↩
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This report provides an update on the performance of council housing services, which are managed by the local authority for its residents. ↩
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Opendoor Homes is Barnet Council's housing development company, responsible for building new homes, including affordable housing. ↩
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This report concerns the redevelopment or refurbishment of specific housing estates or areas within Barnet. ↩
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Brent Cross is a major regeneration project in North London, aiming to create a new town centre with housing, retail, and leisure facilities. ↩
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Discretionary Rate Relief and Hardship Relief are policies that allow councils to provide financial assistance to businesses facing difficulties with their business rates. ↩
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A Private Sector Housing Licensing Scheme is a regulatory framework introduced by local authorities to ensure standards in privately rented accommodation. ↩
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Selective licensing is a scheme where landlords in a designated area must obtain a licence for each rented property, ensuring it meets certain standards. ↩
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A waste transfer station is a facility where waste is collected, sorted, and transferred to other locations for disposal or recycling. ↩
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