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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
131 meetings · Page 1 of 27
Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and its impact on neighbourhood health delivery, as well as an update on the merger of the North Central London (NCL) and North West London (NWL) Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). The meeting's agenda also included a review of the committee's work programme.
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council meeting held on Thursday 5 March 2026 discussed and approved the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-2031 and the budget for 2026/27. This includes a 2.98% increase in the general element of Council Tax and a 2% increase in the Social Care Precept. The MTFS forecasts a budget gap of £79.3 million for 2026/27, projected to rise to £244 million by 2031. To address this, the council has applied for Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) from the government, which would allow it to borrow up to £79.6 million to cover revenue expenditure in the short term. Savings and income generation proposals amounting to £9.4 million have been identified for 2026/27.
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss a range of important health and social care issues affecting Barnet residents. Key decisions included noting the Adult Social Care Performance Report, endorsing the work of the Cancer Screening Health Ambassadors, and reviewing updates on immunisation programmes and community equipment services.
Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 30th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates on the Start Well Paediatric Surgery Programme and the merger of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. The committee was also set to review the progress and outcomes of the NCL Inequalities Fund.
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 key manifesto commitment from the Labour administration. Councillors also debated and passed a motion calling for a dedicated substance misuse strategy for care-experienced children and young people, following tragic deaths linked to drug misuse.
Decisions from Meetings
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Barnet Adult Safeguarding Board Annual Report
From: Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cabinet Response to the Barnet Highway Network Task and Finish Group Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to determine a response to the Barnet Highway Network Task and Finish Group Report, which included recommendations for improving highway infrastructure asset management, data utilization, prioritization of road repairs, carbon footprint reduction, sustainable material usage, and communication with residents.
For Determination
Care Contribution Policies
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to adopt the Community Care Contributions Policy and the Residential and Nursing Care Contributions Policy, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Communities, Adults and Health to update the policies every two years or as required, and to make minor amendments such as changes to nationally set thresholds.
For Determination
Barnet Community Participation Strategy (Year) Progress Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to note the progress in delivering the Community Participation Strategy, which aims to grow the council's relationship with residents and increase community involvement through various initiatives and pathfinder projects.
For Determination
Amendments to the Private Sector Housing Financial Assistance Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to note and approve amendments to the Private Sector Housing Financial Assistance Policy 2017, including increased grant funding and flexible conditions for empty property owners, and to delegate approval of further assistance level amendments to the Executive Director-Growth in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration.
For Determination
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 131
- Average per month
- 0.9
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 31