Chris Spencer

Council Officer

Extraordinary Council, Council - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The council meeting included a discussion of an opposition motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting, following the death of three young people with care experience. The motion called for the resignation of Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, and Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb, Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet.

Council Officer

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.

Health & Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 24th July, 2025 9.30 am, NEW

The Health & Wellbeing Board met to discuss several key issues, including employment and health, food security, and suicide prevention in Barnet. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting, heard updates on the Barnet transport strategy 2025 to 2042 and the council's policy on advertising and sponsorship of council-owned assets, and received presentations on employment, the Barnet Food Plan, and the Barnet Suicide Prevention Strategy.

Barnet Children's Partnership Board POSTPONED Chair

Barnet Children's Partnership Board - Wednesday 9th July, 2025 4.30 pm,

Council Officer

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.