Barry Rawlings - Councillor for Barnet (Friern Barnet)

Councillor Barry Rawlings

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

Email: cllr.b.rawlings@barnet.gov.uk

Council: Barnet

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest) Cabinet (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Guest) Employment Sub-Committee (Vice-Chair) Annual Council

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Employment Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

Employment Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Monday 2nd February, 2026 7.00 pm, NEW

The Cabinet of Barnet Council is scheduled to consider a range of important reports, including the Annual Equalities Report, financial forecasts, and updates on housing and regeneration projects. The meeting will also address proposals for council tax relief and private sector housing licensing.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Barnet is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The agenda includes discussions on a range of topics, from waste collection services and strategies to address violence against women and girls, to financial management and constitutional reviews.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the significant increase in long-term empty homes in the borough, the council's approach to managing its estates and supporting the voluntary and community sector, and updates on various task and finish groups. Key decisions made included noting the concerning rise in empty properties and agreeing to explore further analysis to bring more homes back into use, as well as a commitment to reviewing the council's engagement with voluntary organisations to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included discussion of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Task and Finish Group updates, and the committee's work programme.

December 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

41 decisions · Page 3 of 9

Land at Copthall Playing Fields, Page Street, NW7 - CCFSA

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to enable alternative uses to be considered for the land at Copthall Playing Fields, the Cabinet rescinded the previous in-principle decision to agree to a letting of the land to Camden Community Football and Sports Association (CCFSA).

Recommendations Approved

Statement of Community Involvement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025-2029

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... to approve the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025–2029, proceed with its implementation, and report progress quarterly to the Safer Communities Partnership Board.

Recommendations Approved

Placemaking Framework Adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to adopt the Placemaking Framework 2025-2030, as detailed in Appendix A, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes & Regeneration, to make minor amendments and facilitate its publication.

Recommendations Approved

Our Plan for Barnet Q1 - Delivery and Outcomes Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Our Plan for Barnet Q1 Delivery and Outcomes Framework, noting the progress on key activities and performance indicators for the first quarter of 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 41