Councillor Mark Shooter

Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Barnet is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The agenda includes discussions on a range of topics, from waste collection services and strategies to address violence against women and girls, to financial management and constitutional reviews.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss the Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership's Annual Report for 2024/25, an update on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision, and the My Say Matters Youth and Democracy Report for April 2024 to March 2025. The meeting agenda also included updates on Task and Finish Groups and the Cabinet Forward Plan.

Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW

The Strategic Planning Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included a planning application for the redevelopment of the High Barnet Station Car Park, and a discussion of any urgent items raised by Councillor Nigel Young, the Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee.

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.

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, housing, environmental initiatives, and community safety. Key decisions included approving a temporary accommodation reduction plan, Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), and a 20mph zone policy.