Councillor Zahra Beg
Email: cllr.z.beg@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 9.30 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss the Fit and Active Barnet Framework and Action Plan, the Barnet Food Plan, and the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Implementation Plan. Key decisions included noting progress on the Fit and Active Barnet initiative and approving the Barnet Food Action Plan for 2026-2028.
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of Barnet met on Thursday 5th March 2026 to discuss and approve the budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside a review of council rents and service charges. Key decisions included the approval of a 2.98% increase in general council tax and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care precept, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2031. The council also agreed to extend the appointment of Eamon McGoldrick as Chair of the Barnet Group Board.
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.
Employment Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Employment Sub-Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Workforce Strategy for 2026-2028 and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027. The meeting's agenda also included the minutes of the previous meeting and any urgent items the Chair deemed necessary.
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.
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: 87
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 67 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.