Dawn Wakeling

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.

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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.

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Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council agreed to adopt the new Local Plan, approved the 2025/26 budget and the associated 4.98% rise in Council Tax, and appointed Cath Shaw as the new Chief Executive.

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Council - Tuesday 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 28 January 2025. The meeting started with tributes to Councillor Eva Greenspan, and former Councillors Usha Chopra and Joe Lee who had all sadly passed away. The council then adopted the [Joint Report of the Monitoring Officer and Chief Finance Officer (section 151 Officer)][Council cover report 28 January 2025], which detailed unlawful payments that had been made to, and from the Barnet Pension Fund. The Council delegated to the Pension Fund and Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committees the task of establishing the best way to rectify these unlawful payments, and delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and Chief Finance Officer, to put those steps into effect. The council also noted the appointment of Alexa, Alina, Zahra, and Shama from Copthall Girls School to speak about the 60th anniversary of the London Borough of Barnet.

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Council - Tuesday 15th October, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council of Barnet met on Tuesday 15 October 2024, discussing a range of issues including the administration's achievements, the government's decision to change winter fuel payments, and the outcome of Ofsted inspections for children's services. Key decisions included the approval of the administration's motion celebrating their achievements and the rejection of the opposition's motion regretting the government's decision on winter fuel payments.