Councillor Alison Cornelius
Email: cllr.a.cornelius@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Alison Cornelius's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent dedication to scrutinizing public services, with a pronounced and evolving focus on health, community well-being, and local infrastructure. While her earlier years, particularly 2024, show active engagement in budget discussions, infrastructure projects, and road safety, her most recent activity in 2025 demonstrates a deepening and more specific concentration on healthcare and public health.
In 2025, Cornelius was a highly active participant, particularly within the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee. Her priorities clearly centered on ensuring robust public health outcomes and patient safety. She consistently sought detailed data and clarification on critical health metrics, including vaccination uptake, hospital-acquired infections (flu, COVID-19, E.Coli, C.Diff), and patient safety issues like 'never events' and pressure ulcers. Her advocacy for clearer reporting, demanding full terminology and explanations for chart color-coding, highlights a commitment to transparency and understanding. Furthermore, she voiced significant concerns regarding disparities in public health funding for outer London boroughs and the financial pressures on hospices and care homes due to national insurance increases, specifically mentioning the strain on organizations like the Eleanor Palmer Trust. Her engagement extended to local development, where she questioned inclusivity and sought details on feasibility and infrastructure. A declaration of a pecuniary interest in repairing mayoral regalia also occurred.
Prior to this, in 2024, Cornelius was engaged in a broader range of council activities. She participated in budget discussions, voting 'For' a Conservative Group amendment. Her focus included infrastructure projects like the Tudor Park Pavilion, road safety initiatives on Totteridge Lane and Pollard Road, and excavation licenses. Her interest in health services was also present, questioning the cost and success of fluoride varnishing, reviewing Royal Free London Quality Accounts, and raising concerns about the public health grant allocation, advocating for escalation to ministers regarding disparities between inner and outer London boroughs. She also paid tribute to a former councillor and posed critical questions on various service spending and uptake issues. Her employment with TFL led to a declared interest in a bus route motion. She concluded 2024 by being appointed Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, where she outlined procedural steps.
Her earliest recorded activity in 2026, while limited to attendance at a single council meeting, marks the most recent point in her service. The lack of recorded speaking or specific actions in this instance, compared to her detailed engagement in 2025, suggests a potential shift or a period of less public-facing activity in this most recent year.
Overall, key themes and priorities for Alison Cornelius include a strong emphasis on scrutinizing health services, advocating for equitable public health funding, and ensuring transparency and accountability in council operations. Her focus has evolved from a broader engagement with infrastructure and budget matters in 2024 to a more specialized and in-depth examination of healthcare and public health issues in 2025. Her most significant contributions in recent years lie in her detailed questioning and advocacy within the health scrutiny committees, pushing for better data, clearer reporting, and addressing funding disparities. Consistent areas of interest include public health, patient safety, and the financial sustainability of local services.
Yearly Activity Timeline
During 2026, Alison Cornelius's primary recorded activity was her attendance at the Council meeting on January 27th. There is no indication of her speaking or taking specific actions during this meeting.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Alison Cornelius was present at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 27th January. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during this meeting.
Meetings in January 2026
Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm - 27 January 2026
Alison Cornelius was present at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 27th January, 2026. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during the meeting.
Throughout 2025, Alison Cornelius was an active participant in various council meetings, with a notable focus on healthcare, public health, and local community issues. Her contributions in the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meetings consistently revolved around seeking detailed data and clarification on vaccination uptake, hospital-acquired infections (flu, COVID-19, E.Coli, C.Diff), and patient safety metrics, including 'never events' and pressure ulcers. She advocated for clearer reporting, requesting full terminology over abbreviations and keys for chart color-coding. Cornelius also expressed concerns about disparities in public health funding for outer London boroughs and the financial impact of national insurance increases on hospices and care homes, highlighting the significant strain on organizations like the Eleanor Palmer Trust. She actively engaged with local development proposals, questioning inclusivity in bids and seeking information on feasibility studies and infrastructure like proposed toilets and showers. Cornelius also declared a pecuniary interest in repairing mayoral regalia. Her involvement spanned council meetings, sub-committees, and area committees, demonstrating a commitment to scrutinizing services and advocating for improvements.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During the November 5th, 2025, Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting, Alison Cornelius inquired about the extent of funding provided by the Elena Palmer Trust for the volunteers on wheels
initiative, seeking clarification on whether it covered full costs or a partial amount. She also requested a key for the color-coding used in charts, which was agreed to be provided.
Meetings in November 2025
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 5 November 2025
During the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on November 5th, 2025, Alison Cornelius actively participated in discussions. She raised a question about the funding for volunteers on wheels,
specifically inquiring if the contribution from the Elena Palmer Trust fully met their requested costs or just a part of it. She acknowledged the council's recommendation to find funding for this initiative, noting that the Elena Palmer Trust had already provided some financial support. Additionally, Alison Cornelius requested a key for the colours used in the charts, which Mr. Kennedy agreed to provide in the next update.
During October 2025, Alison Cornelius was present at the Council meeting on Tuesday, October 21st. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in October 2025
Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm - 21 October 2025
Alison Cornelius was present at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 21st October, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
During the September 17th, 2025, Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting, Alison Cornelius provided feedback on several key areas. She congratulated Dr. Dattani on positive feedback for Millway Medical Practice but raised concerns about Barnet's overall low scores in GP practice accessibility (phone, app, website), suggesting that high performers might be skewing the data and that Barnet has significant room for improvement. Cornelius also stressed the importance of understanding survey demographics and response rates to avoid distorted results. While acknowledging the Trust's 'good overall' CQC rating, she questioned the 'requires improvement' rating in the 'safe' domain, particularly noting issues with preventing harm, pressure ulcers, and falls. Declaring an interest as a board member of the Eleanor Palmer Trust (EPT), she highlighted the financial strain on hospices and care homes due to national insurance increases, stating,
. Cornelius also commented on the Trust's underperformance in food and drink access for patients and inquired about increases in E.Coli, C.Diff cases, and 'never events' (preventable deaths). She concluded by thanking the Trust and its staff.
We are sympathetic that NHS has been let off national insurance employers increase, as well as councils, but hospices and care homes have not. We have increase at Eleanor Palmer of £45k, this year, £1500 per person. Wolfie we have substantially more. As trustees of Eleanor palmer we were keen to give you money and work you do is fantastic.
Meetings in September 2025
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 17 September 2025
Alison Cornelius congratulated Dr. Dattani on the feedback for Millway Medical Practice, contrasting it with generally less positive resident feedback on other GP practices. She highlighted concerns regarding Barnet's low scores for ease of contact via phone, app, and website, suggesting that high-performing surgeries might be skewing the overall picture and that Barnet has significant room for improvement compared to Camden. Cornelius also emphasized the need to understand the demographics and response rates of survey participants to ensure results are not distorted by low participation. She acknowledged the Trust's 'good overall' CQC rating but questioned the 'requires improvement' rating in the 'safe' domain, noting that four out of five sections related to preventing harm were red,
specifically mentioning pressure ulcers and falls as challenging areas. Cornelius declared an interest as a board member of the Eleanor Palmer Trust (EPT), noting the professional relationship and funding provided by EPT to the North London Hospice (NLH). She raised concerns about medication errors, pointing out a significant increase in the Inpatient Unit since 2023-24. Cornelius expressed sympathy for the financial pressures faced by the NHS and councils due to national insurance increases, contrasting it with the lack of similar relief for hospices and care homes, stating:
We are sympathetic that NHS has been let off national insurance employers increase, as well as councils, but hospices and care homes have not. We have increase at Eleanor Palmer of £45k, this year, £1500 per person. Wolfie we have substantially more. As trustees of Eleanor palmer we were keen to give you money and work you do is fantastic.
She thanked the Trust and its staff. Cornelius also commented on the Trust's underperformance regarding patients' access to and the quality of food and drink. She inquired about increases in E.Coli and C.Diff cases and the rise in 'never events,' which she defined as preventable deaths.
During July 2025, Alison Cornelius participated in the Council meeting on July 8th. On behalf of our Barney
and its residents, she expressed deep condolences to the Mayor of Ramat Gan following recent missile strikes. Cornelius conveyed sadness over the destruction and loss of life, highlighting the profound impact of images of devastated communities. She emphasized the strong two in town
bond with Ramat Gan and offered heartfelt sympathy, solidarity, and hopes for a swift recovery and peace.
Meetings in July 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - 22 July 2025
Based on the provided documents, there is no indication that Alison Cornelius said or did anything during the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on July 22nd, 2025. Her name does not appear in the reports pack.
Council - Tuesday 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - 8 July 2025
Alison Cornelius expressed the deepest condolences on behalf of the land of our Barney
and its residents to the Mayor of Ramat Gan following recent missile strikes. She conveyed sadness regarding the destruction, loss of life, and the issues sustained by many, noting that images of devastated homes and communities had touched them profoundly. Cornelius emphasized the strong bond as a two in town
with Ramat Gan and stated that their thoughts are with all those affected during this time of sorrow, hoping for a swift recovery and the prevalence of peace, with heartfelt sympathy and solidarity.
Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Tuesday 1st July, 2025 7.00 pm - 1 July 2025
Alison Cornelius was listed as an attendee at a previous meeting (7 November 2024) where apologies for her absence were received. There is no record of her saying or doing anything in the documents for the Licensing and General Purposes Committee meeting on 1st July 2025.
During June 2025, Alison Cornelius attended the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on June 16th as a member. No specific actions or statements were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 16th June, 2025 10.30 am - 16 June 2025
Alison Cornelius was present at the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on June 16th, 2025, as a member of the committee. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
During May 2025, Alison Cornelius was active in two council meetings. In the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on May 14th, she sought clarification on vaccination data, specifically asking for the number of hospital-acquired flu or COVID-19 cases. She also requested that future reports use full terminology instead of abbreviations. On May 29th, she served as a Substitute Member for the Licensing Sub-Committee, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for her during that meeting.
Meetings in May 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 29th May, 2025 10.30 am - 29 May 2025
Alison Cornelius was listed as a Substitute Member of the Licensing Sub-Committee for the meeting on May 29th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
Annual Council - Tuesday 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm - 20 May 2025
Alison Cornelius was present at the Annual Council meeting on May 20, 2025. During the Deputations item (item 9), she voted to second Councillor Richard Cornelius's motion to ask officers to provide a written response to the deputation. She also voted in favour of the Conservative Group proposal during item 12.1, Report from the Executive - Business Planning 2025 - 2030.
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - 14 May 2025
During the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on May 14th, 2025, Alison Cornelius inquired about vaccination data, specifically asking for information on the number of individuals who contract 'flu or Covid while in hospital. She also requested that future reports provide full details rather than relying on abbreviations.
During the Budget Council meeting on March 4th, 2025, Alison Cornelius declared a pecuniary interest, stating:
Mr. Mayor, I have a pecuniary interest to declare in that I repair regularly the mayoral regalia and sometimes charge for it.
Meetings in March 2025
Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 4 March 2025
During the Budget Council meeting on March 4th, 2025, Alison Cornelius made a declaration of interest. She stated:
Mr. Mayor, I have a pecuniary interest to declare in that I repair regularly the mayoral regalia and sometimes charge for it.
During January 2025, Alison Cornelius was active in council meetings, focusing on several key areas. In the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on January 13th, she sought clarification on vaccine uptake among hospital patients, the implementation timeline for the Discharge to Assess Task and Force Group report, and suggested writing to the Secretary of State for Health regarding public health funding disparities for outer London boroughs. She also noted a potential fly-tipping issue with discarded vapes near Totteridge Academy.
At the North Area Committee meeting on January 16th, Cornelius raised concerns about the lack of information provided to Totteridge Ward councillors regarding the Totteridge Lane crossing feasibility study and requested an update. She also inquired about the interpretation of radical inclusivity
in the context of the St. John's N20 bid, particularly concerning the Church of England's stance on LGBTQ+ issues. Furthermore, she confirmed the location of proposed toilets and showers within the existing Church building as part of a redevelopment project and commented on the provision of water at meetings, referencing its availability at a previous committee meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
Council - Tuesday 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 28 January 2025
There is no record of Alison Cornelius saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 2025-01-28.
North Area Committee - Thursday 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 23 January 2025
Alison Cornelius raised concerns about the lack of involvement and information provided to Totteridge Ward councillors regarding the Totteridge Lane crossing feasibility study, requesting the most up-to-date information and the electrical response. She also sought clarification on the meaning of radical
inclusivity in the context of the St. John's N20 bid, specifically in relation to the Church of England's debate on human sexuality and the church's vocal stance in support of LGBTQ+ communities. Cornelius inquired about the location of proposed toilets and showers, confirming they would be within the existing Church building as part of a redevelopment project that replaces the old Church Hall. Additionally, she commented on the provision of water at meetings, noting that glasses of water were available at a previous Adults and Health committee meeting.
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 13th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 20 January 2025
Alison Cornelius inquired about the number of hospital patients who have not received vaccines, specifically asking if the data includes those who are eligible but still contract illnesses like flu or COVID-19. She also questioned the timeline for implementing recommendations from the Discharge to Assess Task and Finish Group report, referencing awareness of unacceptable discharge conditions
and subsequent complaints. Cornelius suggested writing to the Secretary of State for Health to request a review of public health funding, highlighting that outer London boroughs, including Barnet (which has the highest number of care homes in London), receive funding below the London average. Additionally, she observed a significant number of vapes discarded outside Totteridge Academy, suggesting a fly-tipping problem.
Throughout 2024, Councillor Alison Cornelius demonstrated consistent engagement in council activities, with notable participation across six months. Her contributions spanned budget discussions, infrastructure, road safety, and health services. Key activities included voting 'For' the Conservative Group amendment to the budget in May. In July and September, she actively pursued updates on infrastructure projects like the Tudor Park Pavilion, road safety initiatives on Totteridge Lane and Pollard Road, and excavation licenses for Mill Hill Broadway. Her focus on health services was evident in September and November, where she questioned the cost and success of fluoride varnishing, the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee's review of Royal Free London Quality Accounts, and the allocation of the public health grant, suggesting escalation to ministers regarding disparities between inner and outer London boroughs. In October, she paid tribute to former Councillor David Clarke and posed several critical questions to leaders and cabinet members regarding freebies, service spending, pension credit uptake, and children's services. She also declared an interest in the 310 bus route motion due to her employment with TFL. In November, she questioned the NHS's debt and business rates collection, defended her budget analysis, and proposed an amended motion regarding Barnet leaseholders. Her year concluded with her appointment as Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee in December, where she outlined procedural steps.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Alison Cornelius was appointed as the Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on December 5th. In this role, she outlined the procedural steps for the meeting.
Meetings in December 2024
Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 5th December, 2024 10.30 am - 5 December 2024
During the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on December 5th, 2024, Alison Cornelius was appointed as the Chair. In her capacity as Chair, she explained the procedure that would be followed during the meeting.
During November 2024, Councillor Alison Cornelius was absent from the Licensing and General Purposes Committee meeting on November 7th, but had previously requested an update on metal studs in street pavements. In the Cabinet meeting on November 18th, she actively participated, questioning the £25 million owed by the NHS and suggesting escalation to ministers. She also raised concerns about business rates collection, advocating for debt advice and questioning forecasting assumptions. Cornelius defended her prior budget analysis, highlighting discrepancies. She also had an amended motion regarding Barnet leaseholders. At the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on November 21st, she inquired about the implementation of recommendations and the NHS's responsibility. Cornelius expressed concern about the public health grant allocation, suggesting a letter to the Secretary of State for Health regarding disparities between inner and outer London boroughs. She also discussed the issue of care homes, noting that Barnet cares for many residents from inner London due to higher property costs there, and inquired about the cost and success rate of fluoride varnishing, citing cost as a reason for Barnet not providing it.
Meetings in November 2024
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - 21 November 2024
Alison Cornelius inquired about the implementation of recommendations, specifically asking if the NHS would be responsible for them and expressing optimism about their success. She also raised concerns about the allocation of the public health grant, noting that outer London boroughs appear to receive less than inner London boroughs. Cornelius suggested that the committee's chairman write to the Secretary of State for Health to review this distribution, highlighting that as people move further out due to housing costs, outer boroughs are increasingly caring for an older population. She further commented on the issue of care homes, explaining that many residents in Barnet's care homes come from inner London boroughs like Camden because care homes are less viable in inner London due to high property costs. Cornelius also asked about the cost and success rate of fluoride varnishing, stating that cost is the reason Barnet is not currently providing it.
Cabinet - Monday 18th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 18 November 2024
Alison Cornelius was an active participant in the Cabinet meeting on November 18th, 2024, asking several pertinent questions and raising important points. She inquired about the £25 million owed by the NHS, seeking to understand the actions taken to ensure payment and suggesting potential avenues for escalation, such as involving ministers. Cornelius also questioned the reporting on business rates collection, specifically the baseline used and whether the decrease indicated was accurate given various exemption schemes. She expressed concern about the potential harshness of the collection system and advocated for debt advice to be offered during initial contact. Furthermore, she sought clarity on the assumptions made for forecasting future financial performance, particularly regarding cost savings and the balance of the year. In a heated exchange, she defended her previous budget analysis, stating that her identified fantasy
areas had proven true and questioning the accuracy of current accounts if officers had erred. She was also noted as having an amended motion regarding Barnet leaseholders.
Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Thursday 7th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 7 November 2024
Councillor Alison Cornelius was noted as absent from the Licensing and General Purposes Committee meeting on November 7th, 2024. However, in the reports pack, she had previously requested an update on the metal studs in street pavements that had been discussed at an earlier Committee meeting.
During the October 15th, 2024 council meeting, Alison Cornelius paid tribute to former Councillor David Clarke, sharing personal anecdotes and highlighting his contributions, including his role in introducing VAT to Finchley and his work on spires' development. She declared an interest in the motion on the 310 bus route due to her employment with TFL. Cornelius actively participated in the Questions to the leaders, cabinet members and committee chairs
session, posing several inquiries. These included questions about untaxable freebies accepted by the leader, planned increased spending on services currently provided by Capita, the number of pensioners eligible for but not claiming pension credit, and the progress on the manifesto pledge for outstanding children's services and resource allocation. She also raised concerns about a proposal's potential impact on deaths in Barnet, referencing a Labour estimate and questioning the risk assessment conducted.
Meetings in October 2024
Council - Tuesday 15th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 15 October 2024
Alison Cornelius spoke during the discussion on the passing of former Councillor David Clarke, sharing personal anecdotes and highlighting his achievements, including his role in introducing VAT to Finchley and his work on the spires' development. She also declared an interest in item 14.7, the motion on the 310 bus route, as a TFL employee.
During the Questions to the leaders, cabinet members and committee chairs
section, Alison Cornelius asked several questions. She posed a supplementary question to the leader regarding untaxable freebies, questioning whether it was a good look for someone likely to want something to accept them. She also asked the leader if increased spending on services currently provided by Capita was planned and if this was the purpose of the vast capital provision.
Additionally, she inquired about the number of pensioners eligible for pension credit but not claiming it, and asked the cabinet member for Family Friendly Barnet about the manifesto pledge to work towards outstanding children's services and resource allocation.
Cornelius also asked a question regarding a proposal and its potential impact on deaths in Barnet, referencing a Labour estimate of 4,000 potential deaths and questioning whether the work for Barnet had been done to assess this risk.
During September 2024, Councillor Alison Cornelius was active in two council meetings. In the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on September 5th, she inquired about the cost and success rate of fluoride varnishing, noting Barnet's current non-provision due to cost. She also questioned if the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) would review the Royal Free London Quality Accounts. At the North Area Committee meeting on September 11th, Cornelius actively participated in discussions on area committee funding, specifically requesting updates on the Tudor Park Pavilion. She also sought clarification on the Totteridge Lane crossing, asking for trial hole information to be shared with Totteridge Ward Councillors, and requested further details regarding Pollard Road and the status of excavation licenses for Mill Hill Broadway.
Meetings in September 2024
North Area Committee - Wednesday 11th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 September 2024
During the North Area Committee meeting on September 11, 2024, Alison Cornelius was present and actively participated in the discussion regarding AREA COMMITTEE FUNDING - NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL) ROAD SAFETY & PARKING UPDATE
. She raised several specific queries, requesting an update on the Tudor Park Pavilion. Additionally, she sought clarification on the Totteridge Lane crossing, asking if information from the trial holes could be shared with Totteridge Ward Councillors. Cornelius also requested further information regarding Pollard Road and inquired about the status of excavation licenses for Mill Hill Broadway.
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 5th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 5 September 2024
Councillor Alison Cornelius inquired about the cost and success rate of fluoride varnishing, noting that Barnet's current non-provision is due to cost. She also asked whether the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) would be reviewing the Royal Free London Quality Accounts.
During July 2024, Councillor Alison Cornelius was active in council meetings, focusing on infrastructure, budget allocations, and road safety. She requested an update on metal studs in street pavements at the Licensing and General Purposes Committee meeting on July 8th. At the North Area Committee meeting on July 25th, she raised multiple queries concerning CIL budget allocations and the Road Safety & Parking update. Specifically, she sought information on the Tudor Park Pavilion, asked for the sharing of Totteridge Lane crossing trial hole study information with Ward Councillors, and requested further details on Pollard Road and clarification on excavation licenses for Mill Hill Broadway. Alison Cornelius was also present at the Cabinet meeting on July 16th, though her participation was not detailed in the minutes.
Meetings in July 2024
North Area Committee - Thursday 25th July, 2024 6.30 pm - 25 July 2024
Councillor Alison Cornelius raised several queries regarding the CIL budget allocations and the Road Safety & Parking update. She requested an update on the Tudor Park Pavilion. Concerning the Totteridge Lane crossing trial holes, she asked if the study's information could be shared with Totteridge Ward Councillors. Additionally, she sought further information regarding Pollard Road and clarification on excavation licenses for Mill Hill Broadway.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 16 July 2024
Alison Cornelius was present at the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 16th July, 2024. Her participation was not recorded in the minutes.
Council - Tuesday 9th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 9 July 2024
Alison Cornelius was present at the Council meeting on July 9th, 2024. However, the provided minutes do not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 8th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 8 July 2024
Councillor Alison Cornelius requested an update on the metal studs in street pavements, a topic previously discussed by the Committee.
During the Annual Council meeting on May 21st, 2024, Alison Cornelius voted 'For' on the Conservative Group amendment to the budget.
Meetings in May 2024
Annual Council - Tuesday 21st May, 2024 7.00 pm - 21 May 2024
During the Annual Council meeting on May 21st, 2024, Alison Cornelius voted 'For' on the Conservative Group amendment to the budget.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council agreed to adopt the new Local Plan, approved the 2025/26 budget and the associated 4.98% rise in Council Tax, and appointed Cath Shaw as the new Chief Executive.
Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm
This meeting has been cancelled.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 4th February, 2025 10.30 am
The Sub-Committee granted the application for a new Adult Gaming Centre Licence for Little Vegas, 4 - 6 Cricklewood Lane London NW2 1EX subject to mandatory conditions applied by the Council and the conditions agreed with the Metropolitan Police. There were representations from the Council's Public Health department, two local ward councillors, and thirty-four local residents objecting to the application. Their concerns were primarily about the location of the premises on a school route and the advertising in the windows of the premises, and the protection of children and other vulnerable people from harm.
Council - Tuesday 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 28 January 2025. The meeting started with tributes to Councillor Eva Greenspan, and former Councillors Usha Chopra and Joe Lee who had all sadly passed away. The council then adopted the [Joint Report of the Monitoring Officer and Chief Finance Officer (section 151 Officer)][Council cover report 28 January 2025], which detailed unlawful payments that had been made to, and from the Barnet Pension Fund. The Council delegated to the Pension Fund and Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committees the task of establishing the best way to rectify these unlawful payments, and delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and Chief Finance Officer, to put those steps into effect. The council also noted the appointment of Alexa, Alina, Zahra, and Shama from Copthall Girls School to speak about the 60th anniversary of the London Borough of Barnet.
North Area Committee - Thursday 16th January, 2025 7.00 pm
The meeting noted updates to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) and Road Safety and Parking (RSP) budgets. The committee also approved three NCIL funding applications, from Incredible Edible, St. John's Church, and Medium Wellbeing.
Decisions from Meetings
4 decisions
Barnet Adult Safeguarding Board Annual Report
From: Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2024
From: Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Thursday 7th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 07, 2024
Recommendations Approved
GLA Election May 2024 and UKPG Election July 2024 - Election Projects Review
From: Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Thursday 7th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 07, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Referral from Local Pension Board - Annual Report of the Local Pension Board 2023-2024
From: Council - Tuesday 15th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 15, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 4