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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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 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.
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 11 February 2026 covered a wide range of topics concerning adult social care, public health, and community services. Key discussions included updates on the Barnet Vaccination Programme, the Cancer Screening Health Ambassadors Project, and the Community Equipment service. The committee also reviewed the Adult Social Care Performance Report and the Engagement and Co-Production Annual Report, alongside updates on various Task and Finish Groups and the Cabinet Forward Plan.
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 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.
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
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
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
Kinship Care Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
... to update the former 'Family and Friends Policy' and meet new statutory guidance, the Cabinet approved the Barnet Kinship Care Offer 2025-2029, which aims to provide clarity and increased support to kinship carers, particularly through financial allowances and peer support, with the EqIA concluding a positive or neutral impact on all carers regardless of personal characteristics.
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.
- 33