Councillor Ernest Ambe Esq

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

The Council of Barnet Council convened on Thursday, 5th March 2026, to discuss and approve the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside other key council matters. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the 2026/27 budget, which saw a recorded vote on the Conservative Group's amendment. The council also addressed deputations regarding the Underhill South CPZ and the Dollis Valley Regeneration project, approved the Pay Policy Statement, and made decisions on council rents, service charges, and member allowances.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 19th February, 2026 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to consider an application for an Adult Gaming Centre Premises Licence. The application for Future Leisure Limited at 17 Varley Parade, The Hyde, London, NW9 6RR was granted, with a range of mandatory and agreed conditions imposed.

Employment Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm

The Employment Sub-Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Workforce Strategy for 2026-2028 and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027. The meeting's agenda also included the minutes of the previous meeting and any urgent items the Chair deemed necessary.

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.

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.