Councillor Alison Moore

Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October, 2024 7.00 pm

The Cabinet approved the adoption of the new Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (RE), approved the conditional sale of 213 West Hendon Broadway to Barratt Metropolitan Limited Liability Partnership, and authorised officers to consult on proposals to set fees and charges for 2025/26.

East Area Committee - Monday 23rd September, 2024 7.00 pm

The East Area Committee approved funding for the Church Lane Community Garden. The Committee deferred decisions on funding applications for pavement renewal works at Hayes Crescent and the development of an inclusive playground at New Southgate Recreation Ground.

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 19th September, 2024 9.30 am

The Health & Wellbeing Board of Barnet Council met on Thursday 19 September 2024. They noted the progress on the existing Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy and discussed the development of the new strategy. They noted changes to pharmacy provision in the Borough and approved the new process for reviewing applications for changes. They discussed the Suicide Prevention Plan Annual Report, noting an increase in suicides amongst men. The Board noted the progress on the Combating Drugs Partnership and approved its new structure. They noted an update on communicable diseases and the Board noted the Forward Work Programme.

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

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee noted the Council Tax Support Scheme.

Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September, 2024 7.00 pm, NEW

The meeting began with a discussion on the council's financial position. Councillor Peter Zinkin raised concerns about the council's finances, referring to an in-year recovery plan that he said had appeared out of nowhere . Councillor Ammar Naqvi, Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability and Reducing Poverty, responded to Councillor Zinkin's concerns. He stated that the plan had come about as a result of extensive discussions with officers and cabinet members over the course of August, where in quite excruciating detail, disgust [sic] why spend was happening at all . He added that the council is committed to dealing with its finances responsibly and would soon be able to present a fully costed recovery plan. Councillor Zingavala also raised concerns about the council's HMO licensing scheme. He argued that the council seemed to be more interested in making money from the scheme than ensuring that the quality of HMO accommodation is good. Councillor Geofree Perrin, Cabinet Member for Housing, Economy and Placemaking, responded that this is not the case. He explained that the council has to ensure that the scheme covers its costs, but that the team also provides a valuable service to landlords and tenants by ensuring that shared accommodation is safe and well-managed.