Corinna Demetriou

Council Secretary

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.

Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee Secretary

Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee - Monday 24th November, 2025 6.00 pm

The Welsh Harp Joint Consultative Committee met on 24 November 2025 to discuss the management of the Welsh Harp Reservoir. The committee was scheduled to discuss updates to the Welsh Harp Management Plan from both Barnet and Brent councils, as well as receive an update from the Canal & River Trust. Also on the agenda was discussion of community group activities and the Silk Stream Bridge proposal.

Safer Communities Partnership Board Secretary

Safer Communities Partnership Board - Friday 21st November, 2025 10.00 am

The Safer Communities Partnership Board met to discuss community safety performance, updates on family services, hate crime, and public space protection orders (PSPOs). The board noted positive trends in reducing key crimes, welcomed a new project supporting young adults in the criminal justice system, and reviewed the results of a consultation on PSPOs.

Strategic Planning Committee Secretary

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss an application to amend a previously approved planning permission for Autopia House, 231 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N11 3DG. The committee voted to grant planning permission for the amended plans, subject to a Section 106 agreement[^2] and referral to the Mayor of London.

Council Secretary

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.