Councillor David Longstaff
Email: cllr.d.longstaff@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting children and education within the borough. Key topics included educational standards, the annual child care sufficiency assessment, updates on family services, and the outcomes of task and finish groups focusing on young carers and fostering.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 24 February 2026 saw significant decisions made regarding the disposal of council land, the future of the Places for Barnet partnership, and the approval of the council's budget and medium-term financial strategy. Key discussions also focused on improving services for foster carers and young carers, alongside updates on various operational and strategic plans.
Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Tuesday 27 January 2026 saw the reintroduction of weekly separate food waste collections, a commitment from the Labour administration. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of substance misuse among care-experienced young people, with a motion passed to develop a dedicated strategy.
Decisions from Meetings
18 decisions · Page 3 of 4
Economic Development Framework 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... to approve the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030, which aims to shape the local economy for the next five years by connecting growth with local opportunity to create a more inclusive economy.
Recommendations Approved
Business Planning 2026-2031 (Medium Term Financial Strategy) and 2025/26 Budget Management
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding business planning for 2026-2031, including noting the refreshed Medium-Term Financial Strategy, updates on Exceptional Financial Support and the Improvement Partner, the delivery timetable, the proposed approach to the financial strategy, proposed executive and non-executive fees and charges for 2026/27, delegating authority for approval of executive fees and charges, recommending fees and charges to Full Council, authorizing officer consultation on fees and charges, and approving revenue virements and delegation of authority to the Chief Finance Officer for allocating the pay inflation contingency budget for 2025/26, while also noting the contingency budget and allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Capita Contracts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... to proceed into the formal procurement phase for contracts for IT, Customer Services & Revenues & Benefits service provision, review wider Digital, Data and Technology functions, note performance on council tax and business rates income collection, and delegate authority to implement structural changes to enable a future Digital, Data & Technology operating model.
Recommendations Approved
Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Our Plan for Barnet Q1 - Delivery and Outcomes Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Our Plan for Barnet Q1 Delivery and Outcomes Framework, noting the progress on key activities and performance indicators for the first quarter of 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 18