Councillor Caroline Stock

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 19th February, 2026 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to consider an application for an Adult Gaming Centre Premises Licence. The application for Future Leisure Limited at 17 Varley Parade, The Hyde, London, NW9 6RR was granted, with a range of mandatory and agreed conditions imposed.

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.

Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 11 February 2026 covered a wide range of topics concerning adult social care, public health, and community services. Key discussions included updates on the Barnet Vaccination Programme, the Cancer Screening Health Ambassadors Project, and the Community Equipment service. The committee also reviewed the Adult Social Care Performance Report and the Engagement and Co-Production Annual Report, alongside updates on various Task and Finish Groups and the Cabinet Forward Plan.

Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 27 January 2026 saw the reintroduction of weekly separate food waste collections, a commitment from the Labour administration. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of substance misuse among care-experienced young people, with a motion passed to develop a dedicated strategy.