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 London Borough of Barnet Council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss a motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting following the deaths of three care-experienced young people. The council voted against an amendment to the motion, and then voted to approve an amended version of the motion. The approved motion included a commitment to inform all corporate parents immediately of any event involving looked-after young persons which may reasonably be expected to require an inquest, and that reviews will always take place following such inquests for all care experienced young people where the death is not linked to natural causes.
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 5 of 9
West Hendon Playing Fields Masterplan - Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
...to agree to a phased approach for delivering the West Hendon Playing Fields masterplan, approving the commencement of Phase 1 works and Phase 2 subject to securing external funding, while delegating authority for further decisions to the Executive Director for Adults, Communities and Health in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Lane Rental Scheme - consultation
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
...to approve a public consultation for a proposed Lane Rental Scheme in the Borough, aimed at minimizing traffic disruption by incentivizing roadworks during less busy times, and to authorize the submission of an application to the Department for Transport for the scheme's implementation, subject to the consultation's outcome.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Supplementary Planning Document - Sustainable Design and Development Guidance
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
... to approve the draft Sustainable Design and Development Guidance Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation, aiming to promote high-quality, sustainable development in Barnet.
For Determination
Contract Award to Reillo Property and Construction Services Ltd
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
...to ensure continued construction/reactive work delivery, the Cabinet approved an 18-month contract with Riello Property & Construction Services Ltd, ratified previous payments to them, and authorized the Head of Estates to finalize the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Council Housing Performance
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Council Housing Performance Q4 2024/25 report, noting Barnet Homes' performance in managing council housing, including tenant satisfaction, repairs, health and safety, asset management, anti-social behaviour, and resident engagement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 41