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The Council meeting on Tuesday 21 October 2025 began with tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, followed by a minute's silence for victims of terrorism. The meeting then moved to discuss Barnet's high streets and public engagement in major developments, with decisions made to provide written responses and prepare reports on these matters. Several motions were debated and voted upon, including those concerning action for high streets, support for terminally ill residents, and the removal of hostage posters. The Council also approved changes to committee memberships and meeting dates, and noted exceptions to call-in decisions. Finally, the Council discussed and approved bylaws for flood risk management, noted the annual report of the Local Pension Board, and reviewed treasury management outturn.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Charlotte Daus
Councillor Charlotte Daus Labour • Burnt Oak
Profile image for Councillor Tony Vourou
Councillor Tony Vourou Labour • Brunswick Park
Profile image for Councillor Danny Rich
Councillor Danny Rich The Mayor of Barnet • Labour • West Finchley
Profile image for Councillor Ernest Ambe Esq
Councillor Ernest Ambe Esq Labour • West Hendon
Profile image for Councillor Sue Baker
Councillor Sue Baker Labour • Barnet Vale
Profile image for Councillor Richard Barnes
Councillor Richard Barnes Labour • Barnet Vale
Profile image for Councillor Zahra Beg
Councillor Zahra Beg Cabinet Member for Equalities, Poverty Reduction and the Voluntary & Community Sector • Labour • Underhill
Profile image for Councillor Andrea Bilbow OBE
Councillor Andrea Bilbow OBE Labour • West Hendon
Profile image for Councillor Anne Clarke
Councillor Anne Clarke Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts & Sports • Labour • Cricklewood
Profile image for Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb
Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet • Labour • Friern Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Dean Cohen BSc (Hons)
Councillor Dean Cohen BSc (Hons) Conservative • Golders Green
Profile image for Councillor Philip Cohen
Councillor Philip Cohen Labour • East Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Sara Conway
Councillor Sara Conway Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Community Cohesion and Ending Violence Against Women & Girls • Labour • Burnt Oak
Profile image for Councillor Geof Cooke
Councillor Geof Cooke Labour • Woodhouse
Profile image for Councillor Alison Cornelius
Councillor Alison Cornelius Conservative • Totteridge & Woodside
Profile image for Councillor Richard Cornelius
Councillor Richard Cornelius Conservative • Totteridge & Woodside
Profile image for Councillor Edith David
Councillor Edith David Deputy Mayor • Labour • East Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Val Duschinsky
Councillor Val Duschinsky Conservative • Mill Hill
Profile image for Councillor Paul Edwards
Councillor Paul Edwards Labour • High Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Claire Farrier
Councillor Claire Farrier Labour • East Finchley
Profile image for Councillor Shuey Gordon
Councillor Shuey Gordon Conservative • Edgware
Profile image for Councillor Jennifer Grocock
Councillor Jennifer Grocock Conservative • Finchley Church End
Profile image for Councillor Rohit Grover
Councillor Rohit Grover Conservative • Garden Suburb
Profile image for Councillor Lachhya Bahadur Gurung
Councillor Lachhya Bahadur Gurung Conservative • Edgwarebury
Profile image for Councillor Ross Houston
Councillor Ross Houston Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes & Regeneration • Labour • West Finchley
Profile image for Councillor Anne Hutton
Councillor Anne Hutton Labour • Woodhouse
Profile image for Councillor Giulia Innocenti
Councillor Giulia Innocenti Labour • Childs Hill
Profile image for Councillor Andreas Ioannidis
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis Labour • Colindale North
Profile image for Councillor Laithe Jajeh
Councillor Laithe Jajeh Independent • Mill Hill
Profile image for Councillor Humayune Khalick
Councillor Humayune Khalick Labour • Colindale South
Profile image for Councillor Paul Lemon
Councillor Paul Lemon Labour • Brunswick Park
Profile image for Councillor David Longstaff
Councillor David Longstaff Conservative • Barnet Vale
Profile image for Councillor Linda Lusingu
Councillor Linda Lusingu Independent • Friern Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Josh Mastin-Lee
Councillor Josh Mastin-Lee Conservative • Finchley Church End
Profile image for Councillor Kath McGuirk
Councillor Kath McGuirk Labour • West Finchley
Profile image for Councillor Nick Mearing-Smith
Councillor Nick Mearing-Smith Conservative • Edgware
Profile image for Councillor Michael Mire
Councillor Michael Mire Conservative • Garden Suburb
Profile image for Councillor Arjun Mittra
Councillor Arjun Mittra Labour • East Finchley
Profile image for Councillor Giulia Monasterio
Councillor Giulia Monasterio Labour • Brunswick Park
Profile image for Councillor Alison Moore
Councillor Alison Moore Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health • Labour • East Finchley
Profile image for Councillor Nagus Narenthira
Councillor Nagus Narenthira Labour • Colindale South
Profile image for Councillor Matthew Perlberg
Councillor Matthew Perlberg Labour • Childs Hill
Profile image for Councillor Alex Prager
Councillor Alex Prager Conservative • Hendon
Profile image for Councillor Simon Radford
Councillor Simon Radford Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability • Labour • East Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Barry Rawlings
Councillor Barry Rawlings Leader of the Council; Cabinet Member for Strategic Partnerships, Economy, and Effective Council • Labour • Friern Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Tim Roberts
Councillor Tim Roberts Labour • Underhill
Profile image for Councillor Ella Rose
Councillor Ella Rose Labour • Whetstone
Profile image for Councillor Gill Sargeant
Councillor Gill Sargeant Labour • Colindale South
Profile image for Councillor Alan Schneiderman
Councillor Alan Schneiderman Cabinet Member for Environment & Climate Change • Labour • Cricklewood
Profile image for Councillor Mark Shooter
Councillor Mark Shooter Reform UK • Hendon
Profile image for Councillor Elliot Simberg
Councillor Elliot Simberg Conservative • Mill Hill
Profile image for Councillor Caroline Stock
Councillor Caroline Stock Conservative • Totteridge & Woodside
Profile image for Councillor Daniel Thomas BA (Hons)
Councillor Daniel Thomas BA (Hons) Reform UK • Finchley Church End
Profile image for Councillor Lucy Wakeley
Councillor Lucy Wakeley Conservative • Edgware
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Wardle
Councillor Sarah Wardle Conservative • Edgwarebury
Profile image for Councillor Emma Whysall
Councillor Emma Whysall Labour • High Barnet
Profile image for Councillor Nigel Young
Councillor Nigel Young Labour • Childs Hill
Profile image for Councillor Peter Zinkin
Councillor Peter Zinkin Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • Golders Green
Profile image for Councillor Zakia Zubairi
Councillor Zakia Zubairi Labour • Colindale North

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 21st-Oct-2025 19.00 Council.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 21st-Oct-2025 19.00 Council.pdf

Additional Documents

Item 12 - Member questions to the Executive Chairs of Committees 21st-Oct-2025 19.00 Council.pdf
Item 14 - Amendments to Motions 21st-Oct-2025 19.00 Council.pdf
Deputation Cover Report - Public engagement.pdf
Item 9 - Deputation - For complete and open public engagement and information in major developments.pdf
Appendix A - Deputation Supporting Statement -Public Engagement.pdf
Council questions FINAL October 2025.pdf
Opposition amendment to Administration motion- Action for our high streets.pdf
Opposition amendent to Opposition Motion Barnet Council Should Not Have Decided To Take Down Hostage.pdf
Administration amendment to Opposition Motion Barnet Council must not take down.pdf
Opposition amendment to Reform motion - Investigation into Legal Closure of Asylum Hotels in Barnet.pdf
Opposition amendment to Administration motion Supporting and Defending Barnets Comm.pdf
Item 16.3 - Report of the Head of Governance - Political Proportionality 21st-Oct-2025 19.00 Counc.pdf
Deputation Cover Report - Barnet High Streets.pdf
Item 9 - Deputation - Barnet High Streets 21st-Oct-2025 19.00 Council.pdf
Appendix A - Deputation Supporting Statement - Barnet High Streets.pdf
Administration motion in the name of Cllr Whysall- Action for our high streets.pdf
Opposition motion in the name of Cllr Josh Mastin-Lee- Barnet Council Must Not Take Down Hostage Pos.pdf
Reform motion in the name of Cllr Thomas - Cross Party Forum.pdf
Reform motion in the name of Cllr Thomas - National Flags.pdf
Administration motion in the name of Cllr Schneiderman - Were fixing Barnets Roads and Pavements.pdf
Opposition motion in the name of Cllr Caroline Stock- Supporting Terminally Ill Residents Facing Pov.pdf
Administration motion in the names of Cllr Conway Cllr Beg- Supporting and Defending Barnets Comm.pdf
Reform motion in the name of Cllr Shooter- Investigation into Legal Closure of Asylum Hotels in Barn.pdf
Appndixn B-Barnet - Land Drainage Byelaws_for public consultation.pdf
Full Council Report - Land Drainage Byelaws 03.10.25 HBPL 13.10.25 CLEARED.pdf
Appendix A-Summary of Defra comments.pdf
Appendix B Terms of Reference for Local Pension Board.pdf
Council - Annual Report of LPB 2024-25 - Cover Report.pdf
Appendix A - Foreward from Chair Local Pensions Board.pdf
Annex 1 Local Pension Board Annual Report.pdf
Appendix C - Draft LocalPensionsBoardWorkProgramme July 25 to June 2026.pdf
Annex 1 Treasury Outturn 2024-2025 - Cover Report to GARMS.pdf
Council Cover Report - TMO - 21 Oc 25.pdf
Appendix A - Non-Executive Fees and Charges 2026-27.pdf
Appendix A - Treasury Managment Draft Outturn Report 24-25.pdf
Council 21 October 2025 Non-Executive Fees and Charges.pdf
Council 21 October 2025 Report of the Monitoring Officer - Constitution Review.pdf
Appendix Ai Article 7 Officers Tracked.pdf
Appendix Aii Article 7 Officers Clean.pdf
Appendix Bi Part 2B Terms of Reference and Delegation of Duties to Committees Tracked.pdf
Appendix Bii Part 2B Terms of Reference and Delegation of Duties to Committees Clean.pdf
Appendix Ci Part 3A Council Procedure Rules Tracked.pdf
Political Proportionaility - Cover Report.pdf
Appendix A - Calculation of Political Balance.pdf
HoG report.pdf
Appendix A - Committee Date Changes.pdf
Appendix C- Changes to Committee Appointments.pdf
Appendix B - Outside Bodies.pdf
Appendix D- Final Draft Calendar of Meetings 2026-2027.pdf
Council Report - Exemption from Call-in - 21 Oct 2025.pdf
Appendix A - Notice - Exempt from Call-in August 2025.pdf
Appendix B - Notice - Exempt from Call-in September 2025.pdf
Joint motion in the names of Cllr Rawlings Cllr Zinkin Cllr Shooter- Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack.pdf
Administration motion in the name of Cllr Schneiderman- The Mayor of Londons Success in Reducing De.pdf
Opposition amendment to administration motion- Were fixing Barnets Roads and Pavements.pdf
Opposition amendment to Reform motion- Cross Party Forum.pdf
Administration amendment to Reform motion- National Flags.pdf
Printed minutes 08072025 1900 Council.pdf