Councillor Ross Houston
Email: cllr.r.houston@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
144 meetings · Page 1 of 29
Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm
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.
Decisions from Meetings
67 decisions · Page 2 of 14
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
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
Rights of Way Improvement Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the publication of the Barnet Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 2025–2035 and delegated delivery responsibilities to the Director of Highways and Transportation in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change.
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
Land at Copthall Playing Fields, Page Street, NW7 - CCFSA
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
The Cabinet of Barnet Council decided to rescind the in-principle decision to let land at Copthall Playing Fields to CCFSA on 16 September 2025. The Cabinet formally informed CCFSA of this decision and included the site for consideration of council land requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 144
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 67 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.