Councillor David Longstaff

The Cabinet of Barnet Council approved recommendations regarding the future of the Network service on 16 September 2025. The decision was to agree to the closure of the Network service, subject to the implementation of a robust transition plan. The Executive Director of Communities, Adults and Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, will oversee the development and implementation of this transition plan.

...that the Cabinet approved recommendations to progress a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for leasehold interests at the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate if private treaty acquisitions are unsuccessful, enabling the estate's regeneration.

... to approve the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025–2029, proceed with its implementation, and report progress quarterly to the Safer Communities Partnership Board.

...to adopt the Placemaking Framework 2025-2030, as detailed in Appendix A, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes & Regeneration, to make minor amendments and facilitate its publication.

The Cabinet of Barnet Council approved the minutes of the previous meeting on 16 September 2025. They also authorised an increase to the budget for the Geron Way Replacement Waste Transfer Station by £9.150m, bringing the total to £51.116m. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Growth to issue the notice to proceed to Stage Two of the main works contract to McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd, subject to external assurance and budget containment.