Councillor David Longstaff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
222 meetings · Page 1 of 45
Budget Scrutiny, Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 16th December, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Tuesday 20th October, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Barnet convened on Tuesday 20 October 2026, addressing a range of significant issues including a declaration of a gambling harms emergency, opposition to the draft London Plan, and constitutional amendments. The meeting also featured tributes to former councillors and a former Reverend, alongside discussions on financial management, community safety, and the council's work programme.
Cabinet - Monday 12th October, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Barnet Council met on Monday 12 October 2026 to discuss the council's financial sustainability plan, the medium-term financial strategy, and the response to the draft London Plan. The Cabinet considered the plan for financial sustainability, noted the refreshed medium-term financial strategy, and discussed Barnet's response to the draft London Plan consultation. The Cabinet also considered the procurement of a client monitoring team for the Colindale Office remediation programme and additional funding for substance misuse services. Discussions also covered a power purchase agreement for renewable energy.
Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 8th October, 2026 7.00 pm
The Children's Education Subcommittee meeting, confirmed as held, addressed concerns regarding developmental language disorder provision and the timeliness of family services complaints. Significant discussion also focused on strategies to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia in schools, alongside a financial update for children and families services.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 15 September 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's financial sustainability, the future of parklets, and the adoption of new national standards for sustainable drainage. Key discussions and decisions included the MHCLG External Assurance Review, the Hendon Parklet Petition, and the adoption of new Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards.
Decisions from Meetings
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Kinship Care Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
... to update the former 'Family and Friends Policy' and meet new statutory guidance, the Cabinet approved the Barnet Kinship Care Offer 2025-2029, which aims to provide clarity and increased support to kinship carers, particularly through financial allowances and peer support, with the EqIA concluding a positive or neutral impact on all carers regardless of personal characteristics.
For Determination
Barnet Community Participation Strategy (Year) Progress Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to note the progress in delivering the Community Participation Strategy, which aims to grow the council's relationship with residents and increase community involvement through various initiatives and pathfinder projects.
For Determination
Care Contribution Policies
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to adopt the Community Care Contributions Policy and the Residential and Nursing Care Contributions Policy, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Communities, Adults and Health to update the policies every two years or as required, and to make minor amendments such as changes to nationally set thresholds.
For Determination
Cabinet Response to the Barnet Highway Network Task and Finish Group Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to determine a response to the Barnet Highway Network Task and Finish Group Report, which included recommendations for improving highway infrastructure asset management, data utilization, prioritization of road repairs, carbon footprint reduction, sustainable material usage, and communication with residents.
For Determination
Amendments to the Private Sector Housing Financial Assistance Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to note and approve amendments to the Private Sector Housing Financial Assistance Policy 2017, including increased grant funding and flexible conditions for empty property owners, and to delegate approval of further assistance level amendments to the Executive Director-Growth in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration.
For Determination
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 222
- Average per month
- 1.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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