In a meeting on 14 August 2025, Barnet Council's Cabinet approved an increase to the overall budget for the Geron Way Replacement Waste Transfer Station project and authorised the progression to stage two of the project. The Cabinet also discussed the Cabinet Forward Plan.

Geron Way Replacement Waste Transfer Station

The Cabinet authorised an increase of £9.150 million to the overall budget for the Replacement Waste Transfer Station at Geron Way, bringing the total budget to £51.116 million. They also delegated authority to the Executive Director of Environment, in consultation with Councillor Alan Schneiderman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, and the Executive Director of Resources to issue the Notice to Proceed to Stage Two of the Main Works Contract to McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. This was conditional on satisfactory completion of external assurance work from appointed experts Turner & Townsend and costs remaining within the allocated budget.

The Cabinet also authorised the commencement of procurement for project management and technical expertise, and for a shadow technical team, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Environment, in consultation with the Executive Director of Resources and Councillor Alan Schneiderman, to award the contracts.

Councillor Alan Schneiderman declared a non-pecuniary interest due to his membership of the North London Waste Authority¹. Councillor Peter Zinkin, Leader of the Conservative Group, declared an interest related to his directorship of London Energy Limited, but was permitted to remain in the room and speak on the item due to a dispensation granted by the Monitoring Officer.

The decision was deemed urgent by the Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and therefore not subject to call-in².

Cabinet Forward Plan

The Cabinet noted the Cabinet Forward Plan - Key Decision Schedule.