Councillor Mark Shooter

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.

Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss adult social care performance, safeguarding, and primary care access in Barnet. The committee reviewed the Adult Social Care Performance Report, the Barnet Safeguarding Adult Board Annual Report, and received an update on the Primary Care (GP) Access Task and Finish Group. They also discussed the merger of two Integrated Care Boards and its potential impact on local healthcare.

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, community safety, and development projects. Key decisions included approving a plan to address the council's financial challenges, rescinding a previous agreement related to Copthall Playing Fields, and adopting a rights of way improvement plan. The cabinet also approved the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030 and the Placemaking Framework.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Councillor Tony Vourou, Chair of the Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee, welcomed attendees to the meeting, where the subcommittee discussed a range of topics, including youth services, school planning, elective home education, and family services. The committee noted the progress of several task and finish groups and reviewed the Cabinet Forward Plan.

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.