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.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Cabinet - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss business planning, budget management, and the council's delivery and outcomes framework. Also on the agenda are planned improvements to roads and pavements, the acquisition of homes, and contract compliance with a fire and security company.
Extraordinary Council, Council - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm
The council meeting included a discussion of an opposition motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting, following the death of three young people with care experience. The motion called for the resignation of Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, and Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb, Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet.
Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, housing, environmental initiatives, and community safety. Key decisions included approving a temporary accommodation reduction plan, Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), and a 20mph zone policy.
Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council meeting on 21 October 2025 included tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, a discussion on high streets resulting in a decision to provide a written response to a deputation, and a discussion on public engagement in major developments, also resulting in a decision to provide a written report. The council also unanimously carried a joint motion condemning the Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, community safety, and development projects. Key decisions included approving a plan to address the council's financial challenges, rescinding a previous agreement related to Copthall Playing Fields, and adopting a rights of way improvement plan. The cabinet also approved the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030 and the Placemaking Framework.
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: 30
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 41