Chris Spencer

Barnet Children's Partnership Board Chair

Barnet Children's Partnership Board - Wednesday 22nd April, 2026 4.30 pm

Council Officer

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.

Barnet Children's Partnership Board Chair

Barnet Children's Partnership Board - Thursday 29th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Barnet Children's Partnership Board was scheduled to discuss updates from young elected representatives, review the terms of reference for the board, and consider proposals for youth representation. The meeting also included scheduled updates on temporary housing, the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS), and the outcome of an Ofsted visit.

Council Officer

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

The extraordinary meeting of Barnet Council was called to discuss a motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting following the deaths of three care-experienced young people. The council agreed to strengthen briefing protocols for members and ensure that all corporate parents are immediately informed of any event involving looked-after young persons which may reasonably be expected to require an inquest. An amendment to the motion calling for the resignation of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet was rejected.

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.