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 Cabinet (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Guest) Employment Sub-Committee (Vice-Chair) Annual Council

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 2 of 8

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council meeting on 21 October 2025 included tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, a discussion on high streets resulting in a decision to provide a written response to a deputation, and a discussion on public engagement in major developments, also resulting in a decision to provide a written report. The council also unanimously carried a joint motion condemning the Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester.

October 21, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, community safety, and development projects. Key decisions included approving a plan to address the council's financial challenges, rescinding a previous agreement related to Copthall Playing Fields, and adopting a rights of way improvement plan. The cabinet also approved the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030 and the Placemaking Framework.

September 16, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Thursday 14th August, 2025 5.00 pm, NEW

In a meeting on 14 August 2025, Barnet Council's Cabinet approved an increase to the overall budget for the Geron Way Replacement Waste Transfer Station project and authorised the progression to stage two of the project. The Cabinet also discussed the Cabinet Forward Plan.

August 14, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council cabinet met on 22 July 2025, and made decisions on a number of important issues, including approving a transport strategy, setting a consultation on a lane rental scheme, and agreeing to progress with a compulsory purchase order for the Silk House and Shoelands Court development.

July 22, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting of the Council of the London Borough of Barnet on 8 July 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including motions on national gambling reform, housing, and climate change, as well as reports from various committees and officers. Councillors were also expected to discuss a deputation regarding EV charging points.

July 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

41 decisions · Page 1 of 9

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 41