Councillor Linda Lusingu
Email: Cllr.L.Lusingu@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of Barnet met on Thursday 5th March 2026 to discuss and approve the budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside a review of council rents and service charges. Key decisions included the approval of a 2.98% increase in general council tax and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care precept, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2031. The council also agreed to extend the appointment of Eamon McGoldrick as Chair of the Barnet Group Board.
Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Barnet met on Tuesday 27 January 2026, with the meeting being held at Hendon Town Hall. The meeting saw the successful passage of a motion to welcome the reintroduction of weekly separate food waste collections, a commitment made in the Barnet Labour manifesto. Councillors also debated and passed a motion to develop a dedicated substance misuse strategy for care-experienced children and young people, following tragic deaths suspected to be related to drug misuse.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
16 decisions · Page 2 of 4
Rights of Way Improvement Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the publication of the Barnet Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 2025–2035 and delegated delivery responsibilities to the Director of Highways and Transportation in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change.
Recommendations Approved
Economic Development Framework 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... to approve the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030, which aims to shape the local economy for the next five years by connecting growth with local opportunity to create a more inclusive economy.
Recommendations Approved
HRA Disposal Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
The Cabinet of Barnet Council approved the HRA Disposal Strategy on 16 September 2025. The strategy allows for the selective disposal of HRA properties over five years to generate capital receipts. Authority is delegated to the Head of Strategic Housing to approve sales over £1 million.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Parking Software Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
The Cabinet of Barnet Council approved the award of a parking enforcement software contract to Chipside Limited on 16 September 2025. The contract is for up to seven years with a total value of £3,802,100. The decision authorises the Executive Director for Environment to finalise the specification and enter into the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Land at Copthall Playing Fields, Page Street, NW7 - CCFSA
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
The Cabinet of Barnet Council decided to rescind the in-principle decision to let land at Copthall Playing Fields to CCFSA on 16 September 2025. The Cabinet formally informed CCFSA of this decision and included the site for consideration of council land requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 0.4
Decisions Recorded: 16 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.