Emma Whysall - Councillor for Barnet (High Barnet)

Councillor Emma Whysall

Labour High Barnet

Email: cllr.E.Whysall@barnet.gov.uk

Council: Barnet

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Council (Committee Member) North Area Committee Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Licensing Sub-Committee Employment Sub-Committee (Chair) Licensing and General Purposes Committee Planning Committee (New) Strategic Planning Committee (Guest) Annual Council Local Pension Board

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council meeting on 21 October 2025 included tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, a discussion on high streets resulting in a decision to provide a written response to a deputation, and a discussion on public engagement in major developments, also resulting in a decision to provide a written report. The council also unanimously carried a joint motion condemning the Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester.

October 21, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

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

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including domestic abuse strategy, community safety, waste management, and the Capita contract. The committee agreed to recommend that ward councillors are included in appropriate meetings regarding safety concerns in their ward, with an emphasis on dialogue. They also requested clarification on wording in the household recycling and waste policies, and that pensions are specifically considered in decisions about the Capita contract.

September 11, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key reports and plans, including the Safer Communities Partnership Board Annual Report, the Youth Justice Plan, and the council's financial forecast. The committee made recommendations on hate crime prevention, budget scrutiny, and collaboration between police and parking enforcement. They also reviewed task and finish group updates and the cabinet forward plan, identifying areas for future scrutiny.

July 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting of the Council of the London Borough of Barnet on 8 July 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including motions on national gambling reform, housing, and climate change, as well as reports from various committees and officers. Councillors were also expected to discuss a deputation regarding EV charging points.

July 08, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th June, 2025 7.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held by Barnet Council on Thursday 12 June 2025.

June 12, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 3