Councillor Ernest Ambe Esq

Employment Sub-Committee - Thursday 18th July, 2024 2.00 pm

Barnet Council's Employment Sub-Committee met and decided to appoint Dr Janet Djomba as the council's new Director of Public Health.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 10th July, 2024 6.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met and discussed the future of the Barnet Council's North London Business Park (NLBP) project in light of rising construction costs, and the possible use of Community Infrastructure Levy [^2] receipts to support the project. The Committee also considered a report on the recent decision to sell land at Pinkham Way, and asked officers to provide a further report exploring possibilities for affordable workspace provision on the site.

Council - Tuesday 9th July, 2024 7.00 pm

Barnet Council met to discuss a range of issues including highways licensing fees, the capital strategy for 2024-2025, and the work programme for the Overview and Scrutiny committee. The council voted to increase a range of highways licensing fees, to note the updated capital strategy, and to note the Overview and Scrutiny annual report and work programme.

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 8th July, 2024 7.00 pm

Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee met to discuss the council's performance in managing licenses and to approve a new street trading policy. Councillors voted to approve the new street trading policy.

West Area Committee - Monday 10th June, 2024 7.00 pm

The West Area Committee of Barnet Council convened on Monday, 10 June 2024, to discuss various funding applications and updates related to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) and Road Safety and Parking (RSP) Fund. Key decisions included the approval of funding for community safety in Watling Park, biodiversity efforts on Brockley Avenue, and redevelopment projects for the Phoenix Canoe Club.