Ross Houston - Councillor for Barnet (West Finchley)

Councillor Ross Houston

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes & Regeneration

Labour West Finchley Barnet

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 21st July, 2026 7.00 pm

July 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 7th July, 2026 7.00 pm

July 07, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Monday 15th June, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Barnet Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 15 June 2026, with a meeting pack that includes discussions on the council's financial outturn for the past year and the upcoming capital programme, alongside a review of the delivery and outcomes framework for Our Plan for Barnet . The meeting agenda also features a draft supplementary planning document on sustainable design and development guidance, and the Barnet Homes Delivery Plan for 2026-2027.

June 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Annual Council Committee Member

Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.15 pm

The Annual Council meeting of Barnet Council saw the election of Councillor Barry Rawlings as the new Leader of the Council following a closely contested vote. The meeting also addressed constitutional amendments and the appointment of various civic representatives and committee members.

May 19, 2026, 7:15 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 05, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...that the Cabinet approved recommendations to progress a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for leasehold interests at the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate if private treaty acquisitions are unsuccessful, enabling the estate's regeneration.

Recommendations Approved

Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025-2029

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... to approve the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025–2029, proceed with its implementation, and report progress quarterly to the Safer Communities Partnership Board.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

The Cabinet of Barnet Council approved the minutes of the previous meeting on 16 September 2025. They also authorised an increase to the budget for the Geron Way Replacement Waste Transfer Station by £9.150m, bringing the total to £51.116m. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Growth to issue the notice to proceed to Stage Two of the main works contract to McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd, subject to external assurance and budget containment.

Recommendations Approved

The Future of the Network Service

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

The Cabinet of Barnet Council approved recommendations regarding the future of the Network service on 16 September 2025. The decision was to agree to the closure of the Network service, subject to the implementation of a robust transition plan. The Executive Director of Communities, Adults and Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, will oversee the development and implementation of this transition plan.

Recommendations Approved

Placemaking Framework Adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to adopt the Placemaking Framework 2025-2030, as detailed in Appendix A, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes & Regeneration, to make minor amendments and facilitate its publication.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
144
Average per month
0.8
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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