Councillor Andreas Ioannidis
Email: cllr.a.ioannidis@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Across his council service, Andreas Ioannidis has shown a consistent, albeit evolving, engagement with community development and financial oversight. His most recent activity in 2026 was limited to his role on the Pension Fund Committee, attending a meeting in January. This follows a more involved 2025, where he was a regular attendee of committee meetings, notably the Pension Fund Committee. In 2025, his most significant recorded action was declaring a pecuniary interest as a Member of the Colindale Communities Trust and speaking in favor of the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes scheme, leading him to abstain from a related vote. He also seconded the nomination of Councillor Anne Hutton for Vice-Chair of the Pension Fund Committee. Earlier, in 2024, Ioannidis was actively involved in budgetary discussions, voting in favor of Labour Group proposals over Conservative amendments during the Annual Council meeting. His engagement in 2024 also included community projects, mirroring his 2025 actions by declaring a pecuniary interest in the Colindale Communities Trust and speaking positively about the Maxability pottery classes, which resulted in his recusal from a vote on an IT support application for the trust.
Key Themes and Priorities:
- Community Development: A strong and consistent theme, particularly evident in his support for initiatives through the Colindale Communities Trust, such as the Maxability pottery classes.
- Financial Oversight: Demonstrated through his consistent membership and attendance at the Pension Fund Committee, and his engagement with budgetary matters in 2024.
Evolution of Focus: While his early engagement in 2024 focused on broader budgetary and council policy, his recent activity (2025-2026) has increasingly centered on his specific roles within committees, particularly the Pension Fund Committee, and his involvement with community trusts. The emphasis has shifted from broader policy to more specific, interest-declared contributions to community projects and committee functions.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2025, his vocal support for the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes, despite abstaining from the vote due to a declared interest, highlights his commitment to community programs. His role in seconding the nomination for Vice-Chair of the Pension Fund Committee also indicates his active participation in the committee's governance.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Ioannidis demonstrates a pattern of active participation in council and committee meetings. His involvement with the Colindale Communities Trust and his focus on financial oversight through the Pension Fund Committee are consistent areas of interest across his recent years of service. He also shows a willingness to declare interests and recuse himself when necessary, indicating an adherence to ethical conduct.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Andreas Ioannidis's recorded activity was limited to his membership on the Pension Fund Committee, attending a meeting on January 13th. No specific actions or statements were attributed to him during this period.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Andreas Ioannidis was listed as a member of the Pension Fund Committee for the meeting on January 13th. No specific actions or statements were recorded for him during this meeting.
Meetings in January 2026
Pension Fund Committee - Tuesday 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm - 13 January 2026
Andreas Ioannidis was listed as a member of the Pension Fund Committee for the meeting on 2026-01-13. However, there is no record of him saying or doing anything specific during this meeting.
Throughout 2025, Andreas Ioannidis was an active participant in council and committee meetings, particularly the Pension Fund Committee. His most notable actions included declaring a pecuniary interest as a Member of the Colindale Communities Trust in February, where he spoke in favor of the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes scheme. Due to his declared interest, he abstained from a vote concerning the Colindale Community Trust. In September, he seconded the nomination of Councillor Anne Hutton for Vice-Chair of the Pension Fund Committee. While present at numerous meetings across January, June, July, and December, there are no records of him speaking or taking specific actions in those instances. His activity in March and October was not recorded.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During December 2025, Andreas Ioannidis attended the Extraordinary Council meeting on December 2nd. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in December 2025
Extraordinary Council, Council - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm - 2 December 2025
Andreas Ioannidis was present at the Extraordinary Council meeting on December 2nd, 2025. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action during the meeting.
During October 2025, Andreas Ioannidis had no recorded activity in the council meetings.
Meetings in October 2025
Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm - 21 October 2025
There is no record of Andreas Ioannidis speaking or taking any action during the Council meeting on Tuesday, 21st October, 2025.
During September 2025, Councillor Andreas Ioannidis participated in the Pension Fund Committee meeting on September 15th. In this meeting, he seconded the nomination of Councillor Anne Hutton for the position of Vice-Chair.
Meetings in September 2025
Pension Fund Committee - Monday 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 15 September 2025
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis seconded the nomination of Councillor Anne Hutton as Vice-Chair.
During July 2025, Andreas Ioannidis was present at the Council meeting on July 8th. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in July 2025
Council - Tuesday 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - 8 July 2025
There is no record of Andreas Ioannidis speaking or taking any action during the Council meeting on 2025-07-08. While he was present at a previous meeting on 20 May 2025, no specific activity is attributed to him in the provided documents for this meeting.
During June 2025, Andreas Ioannidis attended the Pension Fund Committee meeting on June 16th. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
Pension Fund Committee - Monday 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 16 June 2025
There is no record of Andreas Ioannidis speaking or taking any action in the provided transcript.
During the Annual Council meeting on May 20, 2025, Councillor Andreas Ioannidis voted in favor of the recommendations concerning the Budget and Council Tax for 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-30.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Council - Tuesday 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm - 20 May 2025
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis voted in favour of the recommendations concerning the Budget and Council Tax for 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-30.
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis is a member of the Pension Fund Committee. While he joined the committee virtually on January 14, 2025, he was not formally in attendance at the meeting on April 2nd, 2025.
Meetings in April 2025
Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm - 2 April 2025
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis is a member of the PENSION FUND COMMITTEE. He joined the Committee virtually on 14 January 2025 and was not formally in attendance at the meeting on April 2nd, 2025.
There is no record of Andreas Ioannidis saying or doing anything during the Budget Council meeting on March 4th, 2025.
Meetings in March 2025
Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 4 March 2025
There is no mention of Andreas Ioannidis in the provided documents for the Budget Council meeting on March 4th, 2025.
During February 2025, Councillor Andreas Ioannidis declared a pecuniary interest as a Member of the Colindale Communities Trust. He spoke in favor of the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes scheme. Due to his declared interest, he abstained from the discussion and vote on the Colindale Community Trust - IT Support and equipment application.
Meetings in February 2025
West Area Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 24 February 2025
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis declared a pecuniary interest as a Member of the Colindale Communities Trust. He highlighted the benefits of the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes scheme. Due to his pecuniary interest, Councillor Ioannidis abstained from the discussion and vote on the Colindale Community Trust - IT Support and equipment application.
During January 2025, Andreas Ioannidis was a member of the Pension Fund Committee and was noted as present at a Council meeting. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions in either the Pension Fund Committee meeting on January 14th or the Council meeting on January 28th.
Meetings in January 2025
Council - Tuesday 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 28 January 2025
There is no record of Andreas Ioannidis saying or doing anything during the Council meeting on January 28th, 2025. While he was noted as present in the minutes of a previous meeting, his participation in the agenda items or discussions of this specific meeting is not mentioned in the provided documents.
Pension Fund Committee - Tuesday 14th January, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW - 21 January 2025
There is no record of Andreas Ioannidis speaking or taking any action during the Pension Fund Committee meeting on January 14th, 2025. He is listed as a member of the committee, but no specific contributions are attributed to him in the provided documents.
Throughout 2024, Councillor Andreas Ioannidis demonstrated active participation in council meetings, particularly concerning budgetary matters and community initiatives. In May, he voted against a Conservative Group amendment and in favor of a Labour Group proposal during the Annual Council meeting. He also temporarily left and re-entered the chamber during the Pay Policy Statement discussion. In June, he was present at the West Area Committee meeting. By September, his engagement shifted to community projects, where he declared a pecuniary interest as a Member of the Colindale Communities Trust and spoke positively about the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes. Due to his declared interest, he recused himself from voting on an IT support application for the Colindale Community Trust.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During the West Area Committee meeting on September 18, 2024, Councillor Andreas Ioannidis declared a pecuniary interest as a Member of the Colindale Communities Trust. He spoke positively about the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes scheme. Due to his declared interest, he recused himself from the discussion and vote on the Colindale Community Trust - IT Support and equipment application.
Meetings in September 2024
West Area Committee - Wednesday 18th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 18 September 2024
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis declared a pecuniary interest as a Member of the Colindale Communities Trust. He highlighted the benefits of the Maxability - Hands on the Wheel Pottery and Ceramics classes scheme. Due to his pecuniary interest, Councillor Ioannidis did not participate in the discussion or vote on the Colindale Community Trust - IT Support and equipment application.
Andreas Ioannidis attended the Pension Fund Committee meeting on July 29, 2024, arriving late. While specific comments are not attributed directly to him, as a member of the committee, he would have been included in the Members
who made comments and requests concerning the Risk Management Review. These included noting the review of the risk of failing to produce compliant annual reports and accounts within deadlines, welcoming the new format for the Administration and Non-Administration Risk Registers, and requesting that the Pensions Fund Website be kept updated. He was present at the Council meeting on July 9th, but there is no record of him speaking or taking action.
Meetings in July 2024
Pension Fund Committee - Monday 29th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 29 July 2024
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis was present at the Pension Fund Committee meeting on July 29, 2024, though he was expected to arrive late. While the document doesn't explicitly attribute specific comments to him, it notes that Members
(which would include him, once present) made comments and requests regarding the Risk Management Review. These included noting that the risk of failing to produce compliant annual reports and accounts within deadlines would be reviewed, welcoming the new format for the Administration and Non-Administration Risk Registers, and requesting that the Pensions Fund Website be kept updated.
Council - Tuesday 9th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 9 July 2024
Based on the provided documents, there is no indication that Andreas Ioannidis said or did anything during the Council meeting on July 9th, 2024. The reports pack contains no record of his contributions.
During June 2024, Councillor Andreas Ioannidis was present at the West Area Committee meeting on June 10th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the minutes of this meeting.
Meetings in June 2024
West Area Committee - Monday 10th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 10 June 2024
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis was present at the West Area Committee meeting on 2024-06-10. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the minutes of the previous meeting.
During the Annual Council meeting on May 21st, 2024, Councillor Andreas Ioannidis was present and actively participated in voting. He voted 'Against' the Conservative Group amendment and 'For' the Labour Group proposal regarding the budget. Additionally, Councillor Ioannidis temporarily left and re-entered the Council Chamber during the discussion of the Pay Policy Statement 2024/25.
Meetings in May 2024
Annual Council - Tuesday 21st May, 2024 7.00 pm - 21 May 2024
Councillor Andreas Ioannidis was present at the Annual Council meeting on May 21st, 2024. He participated in voting on the budget, casting his vote 'Against' the Conservative Group amendment and 'For' the Labour Group proposal. Councillor Ioannidis also temporarily left and re-entered the Council Chamber during the discussion of the Pay Policy Statement 2024/25.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Annual Council - Tuesday 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm
The Annual Council meeting of the London Borough of Barnet on 20 May 2025 addressed several administrative and policy matters, including amendments to cabinet member responsibilities, a constitution review, and the approval of a Cumulative Impact Zone in Burnt Oak. The council also noted the results of recent by-elections and made appointments to various committees and outside bodies.
Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council Pension Fund Committee met to discuss the fund's performance, compliance, and future strategy. Key decisions included noting progress on rectifying past financial issues, reviewing risk management, and approving actions to align with asset pooling objectives, including transitioning holdings to the London CIV's Multi Asset Credit Fund and committing to the London Private Debt Fund II. The committee also discussed the impact of the government's consultation on the future of Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS).
Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council agreed to adopt the new Local Plan, approved the 2025/26 budget and the associated 4.98% rise in Council Tax, and appointed Cath Shaw as the new Chief Executive.
West Area Committee - Monday 24th February, 2025 7.00 pm
The committee awarded funding to several projects in the area, including community food growing, a green shield
around All Saints School, playground improvements in Golders Hill Park, repairs to the Emmanuel Centre, and a sports programme in Grahame Park. The committee also discussed several issues raised by members of the public, including road safety issues, building works noise and dust, and a request for improved lighting under a railway bridge to deter antisocial behaviour.
Council - Tuesday 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 28 January 2025. The meeting started with tributes to Councillor Eva Greenspan, and former Councillors Usha Chopra and Joe Lee who had all sadly passed away. The council then adopted the [Joint Report of the Monitoring Officer and Chief Finance Officer (section 151 Officer)][Council cover report 28 January 2025], which detailed unlawful payments that had been made to, and from the Barnet Pension Fund. The Council delegated to the Pension Fund and Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committees the task of establishing the best way to rectify these unlawful payments, and delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and Chief Finance Officer, to put those steps into effect. The council also noted the appointment of Alexa, Alina, Zahra, and Shama from Copthall Girls School to speak about the 60th anniversary of the London Borough of Barnet.
Decisions from Meetings
1 decision
Referral from Local Pension Board - Annual Report of the Local Pension Board 2023-2024
From: Council - Tuesday 15th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 15, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 1