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 Barnet Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of administrative matters, motions on various policy areas, and reports from executive and council committees. Key topics included the reintroduction of separate food waste collections, strategies for supporting care-experienced young people, and updates on treasury management.

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

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West Hendon Playing Fields Masterplan - Update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to agree to a phased approach for delivering the West Hendon Playing Fields masterplan, approving the commencement of Phase 1 works and Phase 2 subject to securing external funding, while delegating authority for further decisions to the Executive Director for Adults, Communities and Health in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Lane Rental Scheme - consultation

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to approve a public consultation for a proposed Lane Rental Scheme in the Borough, aimed at minimizing traffic disruption by incentivizing roadworks during less busy times, and to authorize the submission of an application to the Department for Transport for the scheme's implementation, subject to the consultation's outcome.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Supplementary Planning Document - Sustainable Design and Development Guidance

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

... to approve the draft Sustainable Design and Development Guidance Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation, aiming to promote high-quality, sustainable development in Barnet.

For Determination

Contract Award to Reillo Property and Construction Services Ltd

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to ensure continued construction/reactive work delivery, the Cabinet approved an 18-month contract with Riello Property & Construction Services Ltd, ratified previous payments to them, and authorized the Head of Estates to finalize the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Council Housing Performance

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Council Housing Performance Q4 2024/25 report, noting Barnet Homes' performance in managing council housing, including tenant satisfaction, repairs, health and safety, asset management, anti-social behaviour, and resident engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 41