Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb

Cabinet - Monday 2nd February, 2026 7.00 pm, NEW

The Cabinet meeting of Barnet Council on 2nd February 2026 discussed the Annual Equalities Report, the Q3 financial forecast, and proposals for council housing performance. Key decisions included the approval of the Annual Equalities Report, noting a balanced financial forecast for the year-end, and noting the Q2 council housing performance report.

Barnet Children's Partnership Board - Thursday 29th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Barnet Children's Partnership Board was scheduled to discuss updates from young elected representatives, review the terms of reference for the board, and consider proposals for youth representation. The meeting also included scheduled updates on temporary housing, the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS), and the outcome of an Ofsted visit.

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 commitment from the Labour administration. The meeting also addressed the critical issue of substance misuse among care-experienced young people, with a motion passed to develop a dedicated strategy.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children's Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 26 January 2026 focused on safeguarding, special educational needs and disability (SEND), youth engagement, and the council's financial update. Key decisions included noting the Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, approving investment in SEND statutory services, and agreeing the scope for a young carers task and finish group.

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss key issues affecting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the development of neighbourhood health services, and the Better Care Fund. Decisions were made to note updates on SEND services, approve the Better Care Fund plan, and note the progress of neighbourhood health initiatives.