Councillor Paul Lemon

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th June, 2025 7.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held by Barnet Council on Thursday 12 June 2025.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Wednesday 21st May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) convened to consider a range of reports, including updates on risk management, audit planning, and the council's governance framework. The agenda included the approval of the Annual Governance Statement, review of the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team's activities, and discussion of the Treasury Management Outturn.

Annual Council - Tuesday 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Annual Council meeting of the London Borough of Barnet on 20 May 2025 addressed several administrative and policy matters, including amendments to cabinet member responsibilities, a constitution review, and the approval of a Cumulative Impact Zone in Burnt Oak. The council also noted the results of recent by-elections and made appointments to various committees and outside bodies.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 18th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss education outcomes for children in Barnet. The meeting commended the achievements made in education and agreed to the recommendations set out in the reports on Educational Standards and Special Educational Needs. The committee also discussed a proposal to bring all Alternative Provision services together under one umbrella, which will be considered further at the Cabinet meeting in May.

Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council agreed to adopt the new Local Plan, approved the 2025/26 budget and the associated 4.98% rise in Council Tax, and appointed Cath Shaw as the new Chief Executive.