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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Annual Council Committee Member

Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Council, Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Barnet Council convened on Thursday, 5th March 2026, to discuss and approve the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside other key council matters. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the 2026/27 budget, which saw a recorded vote on the Conservative Group's amendment. The council also addressed deputations regarding the Underhill South CPZ and the Dollis Valley Regeneration project, approved the Pay Policy Statement, and made decisions on council rents, service charges, and member allowances.

March 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 24 February 2026 saw significant decisions made regarding the disposal of council land, the future of the Places for Barnet partnership, and the approval of the council's budget and medium-term financial strategy. Key discussions also focused on improving services for foster carers and young carers, alongside updates on various operational and strategic plans.

February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm
Employment Sub-Committee Vice-Chair

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

The Employment Sub-Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Workforce Strategy for 2026-2028 and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027. The meeting's agenda also included the minutes of the previous meeting and any urgent items the Chair deemed necessary.

February 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

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

The Cabinet meeting of Barnet Council on 2nd February 2026 discussed the Annual Equalities Report, the Q3 financial forecast, and proposals for council housing performance. Key decisions included the approval of the Annual Equalities Report, noting a balanced financial forecast for the year-end, and noting the Q2 council housing performance report.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

41 decisions · Page 8 of 9

Amendments to the Private Sector Housing Financial Assistance Policy

From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025

...to note and approve amendments to the Private Sector Housing Financial Assistance Policy 2017, including increased grant funding and flexible conditions for empty property owners, and to delegate approval of further assistance level amendments to the Executive Director-Growth in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration.

For Determination

Consultation Policy

From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025

...to approve the draft Consultation Policy in Appendix A to ensure a consistent and legally compliant approach to public consultations across the council, replacing the outdated 2015 strategy and building upon the 2022 Community Participation Strategy.

For Determination

Cabinet Response to the Youth Homelessness Task and Finish Group Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 3rd March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 03, 2025

...to address youth homelessness, the Cabinet approved a response to the Youth Homelessness Task and Finish Group Report, including a joint protocol for assessing and supporting young people at risk of homelessness, outlining the support available under the Children Act 1989 and involving parents/carers in the assessment process.

For Determination

Bishopswood Bowls Club - Lease Renewal

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 18, 2025

...to ensure consistency with other bowls clubs in the borough, approved the renewal of Bishopswood Bowling Club's lease for 25 years at a peppercorn rent, contingent on the club assuming full responsibility for all maintenance and repair of the site.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 41