Gaby Kagan

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on 13 November 2025, to discuss several key issues including a new Parks and Open Spaces Strategy, temporary accommodation pressures, and the council's financial forecast. The committee made recommendations to the cabinet regarding the consultation period for the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy, and requested more detailed information on the action plan. The committee also stressed the need for increased lobbying of central government to address temporary accommodation costs, and requested a review of the council's approach to recovering debt.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.