Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 30th November, 2026 7.00 pm

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 16 July 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the borough. Key decisions included the referral of the Hendon Parklet petition to Cabinet for a report, and the agreement of...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to review the effectiveness of the borough-wide Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) and to discuss the Q3 financial forecast for 2025/26. The committee also received updat...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the significant increase in empty homes across the borough and the council's approach to managing its estates and suppor...

Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting focused heavily on the council's financial strategy and budget for 2026-2031, with significant concerns raised about a projected £88 million budget gap. Discussions also covered the council's approach to temporary...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 13 November 2025 to discuss the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy, Temporary Accommodation, and the Chief Financial Officer's report on the Q2 Financial Forecast and Budget Management. Key d...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 11 September 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, the Safer Communities Partnership Board's annual upda...

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including community safety, youth justice, and the council's financial performance. Key decisions included noting the Safer Communiti...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th June, 2025 7.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held by Barnet Council on Thursday 12 June 2025.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including fire safety in timber-framed homes, support for refugees and asylum seekers, and budget management. The committee agreed to review communication to residents regarding fire safe...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 30th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The committee asked the Cabinet to consider the level of public concern about the [Edgware](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Edgware+Barnet) growth area, including the lack of a definition of what a bus station is in the adopted Local Plan. The committee ...

Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th December, 2024 7.00 pm

The committee considered a report on proposed changes to the [Council Tax Support Scheme](https://barnet.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s87202/Council+Tax+Support+Scheme+2025-26.pdf). It was noted that a separate public consultation was in progress, and the cabi...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 28th October, 2024 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Monday 28 October 2024. The meeting focused on the review of Capita contracts and the proposed increases to fees and charges for the upcoming year. Key decisions included agreeing brief extensions...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Wednesday 18 September 2024 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Council's financial forecast, the Life Chances Strategy, and the revised Statement of Licensing Policy. Key decisi...

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 18th July, 2024 7.00 pm

27 attendees · 22 documents · 1 media file

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 10th July, 2024 6.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met and discussed the future of the Barnet Council's North London Business Park (NLBP) project in light of rising construction costs, and the possible use of "Community Infrastructure Levy"[^2] receipts to support the pr...

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4th June, 2024 7.00 pm

20 attendees · 12 documents · 1 media file