Councillor Lachhya Bahadur Gurung

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 14th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence with amendments to Vsands Trading Ltd, allowing them to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 10:00 and 23:00, with extended hours until 01:00 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve/Day and bank holidays; and to open to the public between 07:00 and 23:30, with extended hours until 01:00 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve/Day and bank holidays. The decision followed a hearing where concerns were raised by a local resident regarding potential crime and disorder. Several conditions were added to the licence to address these concerns.

Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Strategic Planning Committee of Barnet Council approved an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Edgware, including the bus station, bus garage, Redhill Clinic and Deansbrook Nature Reserve. The decision is subject to referral to the Mayor of London and a Section 106 agreement. A motion to defer the application was rejected.

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.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-committee met to discuss corporate parenting reports, a family services quarterly update, task and finish group updates, and the cabinet forward plan. The committee noted the corporate parenting reports, which included updates on the Children in Care Council, fostering services, and the Independent Reviewing Service. Members also discussed the family services quarterly update and the task and finish group updates, and they identified the kinship policy for pre-decision scrutiny.

Annual Council - Tuesday 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Annual Council meeting of the London Borough of Barnet on 20 May 2025 addressed several administrative and policy matters, including amendments to cabinet member responsibilities, a constitution review, and the approval of a Cumulative Impact Zone in Burnt Oak. The council also noted the results of recent by-elections and made appointments to various committees and outside bodies.