Simon Radford - Councillor for Barnet (East Barnet)

Councillor Simon Radford

Labour East Barnet Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability

Email: cllr.S.Radford@barnet.gov.uk

Council: Barnet

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Pension Fund Committee Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Annual Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

29 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm

In a meeting of the Barnet Council Cabinet, those present noted the progress being made against the council's strategic plan, approved a £15.52 million investment in the borough's roads and pavements, and agreed to acquire 38 affordable homes at the Donahue Business Park site. Councillors also discussed the Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget for the coming years, and agreed to consult on council tax proposals.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council, Council - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The extraordinary meeting of Barnet Council was called to discuss a motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting following the deaths of three care-experienced young people. The council agreed to strengthen briefing protocols for members and ensure that all corporate parents are immediately informed of any event involving looked-after young persons which may reasonably be expected to require an inquest. An amendment to the motion calling for the resignation of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet was rejected.

December 02, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

November 18, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

October 21, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

September 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Transport Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations for the Barnet Transport Strategy 2025-42 and Action Plan 2025-27, aiming to create a safer, greener, and more inclusive transport system for all residents.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Sale of Church Farmhouse

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to facilitate the sale of the freehold title of Church Farmhouse, NW4 4JS, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Property Portfolio Management to set a reserve price, enter the property into auction managed by Savills UK Ltd, and enter into a sale contract with the highest bidder above the reserve price.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement of School Meals Contract

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to commence procurement of a new school meals contract for up to four years, with a short-term six-month extension to the existing contract to align with the academic year.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Great North Leisure Park (GNLP) and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre Options Revision

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to address viability concerns, the Cabinet approved discontinuing the previously preferred redevelopment option for the Great North Leisure Park and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre and progressing with design and cost development for a more affordable alternative scheme, while also approving a side letter to the Development Agreement with Regal London to reflect this change.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 42