Ella Rose

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to review the effectiveness and renewal of borough-wide Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) and to discuss the Q3 financial forecast and budget management. The committee agreed to note the effectiveness of the existing PSPO and the renewal of this order alongside three new PSPOs, and also noted the council's financial position, with a forecast balanced revenue budget at year-end.

Council Committee Member

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.

Council Committee Member

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss a range of issues, including the significant increase in empty homes across the borough, the council's approach to managing its estates in partnership with the voluntary and community sector, and updates on various task and finish groups. Key decisions included noting the rise in empty homes and agreeing to explore further analysis and review collection strategies for council tax on empty properties.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting focused heavily on the council's financial strategy and budget for 2026-2031, with significant concerns raised about a projected £88 million budget gap. Discussions also covered the council's approach to temporary accommodation, children's services, adult social care, and the ongoing challenges of funding local government.