Councillor Linda Lusingu
Email: Cllr.L.Lusingu@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
14 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm
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.
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.
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.
Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council meeting on 21 October 2025 included tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, a discussion on high streets resulting in a decision to provide a written response to a deputation, and a discussion on public engagement in major developments, also resulting in a decision to provide a written report. The council also unanimously carried a joint motion condemning the Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester.
Decisions from Meetings
16 decisions · Page 3 of 4
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
Business Planning 2026-2031 (Medium Term Financial Strategy) and 2025/26 Budget Management
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding business planning for 2026-2031, including noting the refreshed Medium-Term Financial Strategy, updates on Exceptional Financial Support and the Improvement Partner, the delivery timetable, the proposed approach to the financial strategy, proposed executive and non-executive fees and charges for 2026/27, delegating authority for approval of executive fees and charges, recommending fees and charges to Full Council, authorizing officer consultation on fees and charges, and approving revenue virements and delegation of authority to the Chief Finance Officer for allocating the pay inflation contingency budget for 2025/26, while also noting the contingency budget and allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Capita Contracts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... to proceed into the formal procurement phase for contracts for IT, Customer Services & Revenues & Benefits service provision, review wider Digital, Data and Technology functions, note performance on council tax and business rates income collection, and delegate authority to implement structural changes to enable a future Digital, Data & Technology operating model.
Recommendations Approved
Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...that the Cabinet approved recommendations to progress a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for leasehold interests at the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate if private treaty acquisitions are unsuccessful, enabling the estate's regeneration.
Recommendations Approved
Our Plan for Barnet Q1 - Delivery and Outcomes Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Our Plan for Barnet Q1 Delivery and Outcomes Framework, noting the progress on key activities and performance indicators for the first quarter of 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 14
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 16