Councillor Peter Zinkin

Pension Fund Committee - Monday 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Pension Fund Committee met to discuss the performance and management of the fund, including updates on administration, investment strategy, and risk management. The committee noted reports on administration performance, external audit, risk management, knowledge and understanding, and investment performance. Members also discussed and approved a draft funding strategy statement and an academies funding policy.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including domestic abuse strategy, community safety, waste management, and the Capita contract. The committee agreed to recommend that ward councillors are included in appropriate meetings regarding safety concerns in their ward, with an emphasis on dialogue. They also requested clarification on wording in the household recycling and waste policies, and that pensions are specifically considered in decisions about the Capita contract.

Cabinet - Thursday 14th August, 2025 5.00 pm, NEW

In a meeting on 14 August 2025, Barnet Council's Cabinet approved an increase to the overall budget for the Geron Way Replacement Waste Transfer Station project and authorised the progression to stage two of the project. The Cabinet also discussed the Cabinet Forward Plan.

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key reports and plans, including the Safer Communities Partnership Board Annual Report, the Youth Justice Plan, and the council's financial forecast. The committee made recommendations on hate crime prevention, budget scrutiny, and collaboration between police and parking enforcement. They also reviewed task and finish group updates and the cabinet forward plan, identifying areas for future scrutiny.

Council - Tuesday 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting of the Council of the London Borough of Barnet on 8 July 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including motions on national gambling reform, housing, and climate change, as well as reports from various committees and officers. Councillors were also expected to discuss a deputation regarding EV charging points.