Paul Lemon

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to review the effectiveness of the borough-wide Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) and to discuss the Q3 financial forecast for 2025/26. The committee also received updates on Task and Finish Group activities, the Cabinet Forward Plan, and the committee's work programme.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th March, 2026 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 and resolved to revoke the premises licence for Snack Buzz & Off Licence. This decision followed a review of the licence due to concerns over the sale of smuggled goods and breaches of licensing conditions.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 19th February, 2026 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barnet Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to consider an application for an Adult Gaming Centre Premises Licence. The application for Future Leisure Limited at 17 Varley Parade, The Hyde, London, NW9 6RR was granted, with a range of mandatory and agreed conditions imposed.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Tuesday 17th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026. The committee reviewed the council's risk report for the third quarter of 2025/26, noting 184 open risks, including 24 strategic risks, with seven of these deemed high-level. They also discussed a review of the construction industry's quality assurance policies and processes, agreeing to the recommendations with an amendment to reflect that not all actions were within the committee's terms of reference, requiring officers to formulate an implementation plan with referrals to other committees or cabinet as needed.