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.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of Barnet Council convened on Thursday, 5th March 2026, to discuss and approve the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside other key council matters. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the 2026/27 budget, which saw a recorded vote on the Conservative Group's amendment. The council also addressed deputations regarding the Underhill South CPZ and the Dollis Valley Regeneration project, approved the Pay Policy Statement, and made decisions on council rents, service charges, and member allowances.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 24 February 2026 saw significant decisions made regarding the disposal of council land, the future of the Places for Barnet partnership, and the approval of the council's budget and medium-term financial strategy. Key discussions also focused on improving services for foster carers and young carers, alongside updates on various operational and strategic plans.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
41 decisions · Page 3 of 9
Land at Copthall Playing Fields, Page Street, NW7 - CCFSA
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to enable alternative uses to be considered for the land at Copthall Playing Fields, the Cabinet rescinded the previous in-principle decision to agree to a letting of the land to Camden Community Football and Sports Association (CCFSA).
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Community Involvement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
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
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
Our Plan for Barnet Q1 - Delivery and Outcomes Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Our Plan for Barnet Q1 Delivery and Outcomes Framework, noting the progress on key activities and performance indicators for the first quarter of 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 41