Chris Spencer

Council Officer

Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on Tuesday 21 October 2025 began with tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, followed by a minute's silence for victims of terrorism. The meeting then moved to discuss Barnet's high streets and public engagement in major developments, with decisions made to provide written responses and prepare reports on these matters. Several motions were debated and voted upon, including those concerning action for high streets, support for terminally ill residents, and the removal of hostage posters. The Council also approved changes to committee memberships and meeting dates, and noted exceptions to call-in decisions. Finally, the Council discussed and approved bylaws for flood risk management, noted the annual report of the Local Pension Board, and reviewed treasury management outturn.

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 Council meeting on Tuesday 8th July 2025 addressed a range of significant issues, including concerns over the rollout of electric vehicle charging points, the proliferation of gambling establishments, and the council's approach to caring for residents in care homes. Key decisions were made regarding the implementation of a Youth Justice Plan, the adoption of a Code of Corporate Governance, and amendments to Cabinet member responsibilities.

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Tuesday 24th June, 2025 4.00 pm

The Barnet Council Schools Forum was scheduled to convene on 24 June 2025, to discuss a range of financial and strategic issues affecting schools in the borough. Key topics included updates on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn, maintained school balances, the Schools Budget Support Grant (SBSG), and the Scheme for Financing Schools, as well as updates on the High Needs Block (HNB) and SEND provision.