Councillor Emma Whysall

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.

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.

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

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included discussion of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Task and Finish Group updates, and the committee's work programme.

Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Strategic Planning Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included a planning application for the redevelopment of the High Barnet Station Car Park, and a discussion of any urgent items raised by Councillor Nigel Young, the Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee.

Employment Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3rd December, 2025 3.00 pm

The Employment Sub-Committee convened to discuss and approve a senior management restructure within the Children and Family Service, ultimately voting to recommend the creation of two new Assistant Director posts to the Full Council for final approval. The restructure aims to consolidate existing interim arrangements and enhance the service's capacity to manage the evolving strategic landscape, particularly in light of upcoming reforms. The committee also addressed questions regarding trade union consultation, the statutory functions of the new posts, and the recruitment process.