Edith David

Pension Fund Committee - Monday 16th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Barnet Pension Fund Committee met on 16 March 2026 to discuss the Fund's training strategy, external audit findings, and updates on the Fit for the Future reforms. Key decisions included the approval of an updated training strategy and policy, and the noting of the annual report and accounts, alongside Grant Thornton's audit findings. The committee also received an update on the progress of transitioning assets to the London CIV as part of the Fit for the Future reforms.

Budget Council, Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Barnet met on Thursday 5th March 2026 to discuss and approve the budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside a review of council rents and service charges. Key decisions included the approval of a 2.98% increase in general council tax and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care precept, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2031. The council also agreed to extend the appointment of Eamon McGoldrick as Chair of the Barnet Group Board.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Tuesday 17th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's risk management, construction quality assurance, internal audit progress, treasury management performance, and external audit findings. Key decisions included the approval of recommendations to enhance construction quality assurance processes and the noting of treasury management performance updates and strategic priorities.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Barnet met on Tuesday 27 January 2026, with the meeting being held at Hendon Town Hall. The meeting saw the successful passage of a motion to welcome the reintroduction of weekly separate food waste collections, a commitment made in the Barnet Labour manifesto. Councillors also debated and passed a motion to develop a dedicated substance misuse strategy for care-experienced children and young people, following tragic deaths suspected to be related to drug misuse.