Councillor Kamal Bahadur Gurung

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.

Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 11 February 2026 covered a wide range of topics concerning adult social care, public health, and community services. Key discussions included updates on the Barnet Vaccination Programme, the Cancer Screening Health Ambassadors Project, and the Community Equipment service. The committee also reviewed the Adult Social Care Performance Report and the Engagement and Co-Production Annual Report, alongside updates on various Task and Finish Groups and the Cabinet Forward Plan.

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.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Barnet Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a change of use for a synagogue at 114 Finchley Lane, the construction of three new dwellings at the rear of 35-49 Gainsborough Road, the conversion of a property at 25 Green Lane into supported living accommodation, and the approval of extensions and alterations to a house at 10 Cotswold Gardens.

Extraordinary Council, Council - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The extraordinary meeting of Barnet Council was called to discuss a motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting following the deaths of three care-experienced young people. The council agreed to strengthen briefing protocols for members and ensure that all corporate parents are immediately informed of any event involving looked-after young persons which may reasonably be expected to require an inquest. An amendment to the motion calling for the resignation of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet was rejected.