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.
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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 2 February 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the approval of an ambitious plan to acquire up to 600 new affordable homes through Opendoor Homes, and the commencement of a public consultation on a selective licensing scheme for private rented properties in ten wards across the borough. The meeting also saw the approval of updated financial forecasts, confirming a balanced position at year-end, and the adoption of revised policies for council tax and business rates discretionary relief.
Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Barnet met on Tuesday 27 January 2026, with the meeting being held at Hendon Town Hall. The meeting saw the successful passage of a motion to welcome the reintroduction of weekly separate food waste collections, a commitment made in the Barnet Labour manifesto. Councillors also debated and passed a motion to develop a dedicated substance misuse strategy for care-experienced children and young people, following tragic deaths suspected to be related to drug misuse.
Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting focused heavily on the council's financial strategy and budget for 2026-2031, with significant concerns raised about a projected £88 million budget gap. Discussions also covered the council's approach to temporary accommodation, children's services, adult social care, and the ongoing challenges of funding local government.
Cabinet - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 9 December 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including the significant investment in the borough's roads and pavements, the acquisition of new affordable homes, and the council's financial strategy. Key decisions made included the approval of the £15.52 million programme for improving Barnet's roads and pavements for 2026-27, the acquisition of 38 affordable homes at the Donoghue Business Park site, and the agreement to consult on council tax increases to support social care.
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: 67 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.