Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Great North Leisure Park (GNLP) and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre Options Revision

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to address viability concerns, the Cabinet approved discontinuing the previously preferred redevelopment option for the Great North Leisure Park and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre and progressing with design and cost development for a more affordable alternative scheme, while also approving a side letter to the Development Agreement with Regal London to reflect this change.

• Silk House and Shoelands Court Development Update and Compulsory Purchase Order

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to progress the redevelopment of the Silk House and Shoelands Court estate, the Cabinet approved commencing preparations for a compulsory purchase order for the remaining leasehold properties, delegated authority to the Executive Director of Growth to approve demolition works and secure vacant possession, noted the exclusivity agreement with Lovell for the design, and approved the addition of £635,000 to the HRA 250 budget for demolition works.

• West Hendon Playing Fields Masterplan - Update

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to agree to a phased approach for delivering the West Hendon Playing Fields masterplan, approving the commencement of Phase 1 works and Phase 2 subject to securing external funding, while delegating authority for further decisions to the Executive Director for Adults, Communities and Health in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.

• Proposed Sale of Church Farmhouse

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to facilitate the sale of the freehold title of Church Farmhouse, NW4 4JS, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Property Portfolio Management to set a reserve price, enter the property into auction managed by Savills UK Ltd, and enter into a sale contract with the highest bidder above the reserve price.

• Brent Cross Town - Third Phase Proposal

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve recommendations for the Brent Cross Town Third Phase Proposal, including delegating authority to the Chief Executive to finalise the proposal and legal documentation for the sale of Plot 204 for an economy hotel.

• Council Housing Performance

  Recommendations Approved

  ... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Council Housing Performance Q4 2024/25 report, noting Barnet Homes' performance in managing council housing, including tenant satisfaction, repairs, health and safety, asset management, anti-social behaviour, and resident engagement.

• Temporary Accommodation Policies

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the Temporary Accommodation Procurement Policy and the Temporary Accommodation Placements Policy, which aim to maintain consistency and clarity in securing and allocating suitable temporary accommodation for homeless households in Barnet, while also delegating authority for future minor amendments to the Executive Director of Growth in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration.

• Cabinet Forward Plan - Key Decision Schedule

  Recommendations Approved

• Business Planning 2026-2031 (Medium Term Financial Strategy)

  Recommendations Approved

  ... to approve the recommendations outlined in the Business Planning 2026-2031 Medium Term Financial Strategy report, including noting the status of the 2026/27 budget preparation, updates on Exceptional Financial Support and the Improvement Partner's work, the delivery timetable, and the proposed approach to the financial strategy.

• Transport Strategy

  Recommendations Approved

  ... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations for the Barnet Transport Strategy 2025-42 and Action Plan 2025-27, aiming to create a safer, greener, and more inclusive transport system for all residents.

• Proposed Lane Rental Scheme - consultation

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve a public consultation for a proposed Lane Rental Scheme in the Borough, aimed at minimizing traffic disruption by incentivizing roadworks during less busy times, and to authorize the submission of an application to the Department for Transport for the scheme's implementation, subject to the consultation's outcome.

• Contract Award to Reillo Property and Construction Services Ltd

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to ensure continued construction/reactive work delivery, the Cabinet approved an 18-month contract with Riello Property & Construction Services Ltd, ratified previous payments to them, and authorized the Head of Estates to finalize the contract.

• Chief Finance Officer Report - Financial Forecast 2025/26 at Q1 and in-year Capital Programme & Budget Management

  Recommendations Approved

  ...that the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations to note the financial forecast for 2025/26 at Q1, the current use of reserves, the Dedicated School Grant and Housing Revenue Account forecast, treasury management updates, the current debt position, and changes to the 24/25 outturn report, as well as approving the revenue virement and changes to the 2025/26 Capital Programme as set out in the report.

• Procurement of School Meals Contract

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to commence procurement of a new school meals contract for up to four years, with a short-term six-month extension to the existing contract to align with the academic year.

• Minutes of the Previous Meeting

  Recommendations Approved

• Draft Supplementary Planning Document - Sustainable Design and Development Guidance

  For Determination

  ... to approve the draft Sustainable Design and Development Guidance Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation, aiming to promote high-quality, sustainable development in Barnet.

Attendees

Councillor Barry Rawlings Leader of the Council; Cabinet Member for Strategic Partnerships, Economy, and Effective Council Labour · Friern Barnet

Councillor Ross Houston Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration Labour · West Finchley

Councillor Zahra Beg The Mayor of Barnet Labour · Underhill

Councillor Simon Radford Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability Labour · East Barnet

Councillor Alan Schneiderman Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change Labour · Cricklewood

Councillor Anne Clarke Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts, and Sport Labour · Cricklewood

Councillor Sara Conway Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Community Cohesion, and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Labour · Burnt Oak

Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet Labour · Friern Barnet

Councillor Alison Moore Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Labour · East Finchley

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