Simon Radford - Councillor for Barnet (East Barnet)

Councillor Simon Radford

Labour East Barnet Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Annual Council Committee Member

Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

42 decisions · Page 7 of 9

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: 34

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 42