Councillor Alison Moore

During December 2025, Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, addressed significant issues across two council meetings. In the Extraordinary Council meeting on December 2nd, she spoke about the tragic deaths of young people in care, reflecting on past practices and emphasizing the organization's regret and commitment to critical examination. Moore detailed a comprehensive set of implemented changes and lessons learned, particularly concerning the transition from children's to adult services and enhanced mental health support. These initiatives include a memorandum of understanding with partners, a transitions program board, a young person's mental health and social care transition panel, a dedicated 16+ caseworker, an enhanced Barnet support plan for high-risk young people, improved information cascading on risky behaviors, and a borough-wide suicide prevention approach. She noted that this work had been positively acknowledged by the coroner and stressed the importance of critical examination for lasting change. In the Cabinet meeting on December 9th, Moore welcomed the inclusion of wheelchair-accessible units in new housing developments and highlighted the transformation of a former waste site into affordable housing. She also responded to a public question regarding a child's treatment at the Singing Tree care home, assuring the questioner that the director would follow up with an update.

During November 2025, Councillor Alison Moore, in her role as Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, was actively involved in council meetings. She presented and discussed the Corporate Parenting Annual Report, addressing transparency, sensitive cases, and proposed revisions to reporting protocols, emphasizing staff dedication and improvements in transitions for young people. Moore also accepted the role of Food Champion and committed to refreshing the Food Action Plan, highlighting the council's focus on food security. Additionally, she presented reports on the closure of the Network Service and the direct award of the Integrated Community Equipment Service Contract. Moore also commented on the financial forecast report, stressing the importance of digital tools for prevention and reviewing data sharing with councillors. In a separate meeting, she provided a verbal update on the Combating Drugs Partnership, focusing on drug testing in custody and substance misuse.

During the Council meeting on October 21st, 2025, Councillor Alison Moore addressed a deputation concerning Barnet High Streets. She expressed gratitude for their input, highlighting the importance of pride in place and the role of high streets in fostering community and local economies. She requested officers to respond to the deputation, indicating the council's interest in pursuing their ideas. Councillor Moore also successfully moved an amendment to the CARING FOR OUR RESIDENTS motion, which was subsequently adopted by the council.

During September 2025, Alison Moore was active in two council meetings. As Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, she presented the proposal for the closure of the Network Service, citing its redundancy due to similar NHS and voluntary sector services, its significant annual cost, and declining referrals. She emphasized the need for effective resource allocation and assured that a transition plan for clients was being developed. Moore also addressed the council's budget deficit, attributing it to inherited commitments and market impacts, and advocated for a relentless and forensic focus on budgets for social care. She defended the administration's financial management and the strategy on violence against women and girls, highlighting co-production with survivors and ongoing initiatives. Regarding capital contracts, she clarified the procurement process and expressed skepticism about insourcing guaranteeing improved council tax collection, suggesting a hybrid model. Moore recommended a constant focus on identifying savings and opportunities.

As Chair of the Health & Wellbeing Board, Moore opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and provided updates on the Suicide Prevention Strategy. She introduced substantive agenda items, including the Tackling Substance Misuse Barnet Combating Drugs Partnership update and the Director of Public Health Annual Report. Moore facilitated discussions on substance misuse and its connection to suicide prevention. She formally moved for the Board to note progress on the Combating Drugs Partnership and the Annual Director of Public Health Report, and to approve the final suicide prevention strategy and action plan. Moore also moved for the approval of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment and introduced the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report. In response to public questions, she stated, > The Chair said that the issue around young people and mental health issues needed to be looked at and how support available was linked to the Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) and North London NHS Foundation Trust.

During August 2025, Alison Moore attended the Cabinet meeting on August 14th as a Member of the Cabinet. No specific actions or statements were recorded for her during this meeting.

During July 2025, Alison Moore, as Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Chair of the Health & Wellbeing Board, was actively involved in numerous council meetings. She addressed concerns regarding care home funding, explaining the council's policy for self-funders and the process for statutory assessments and financial evaluations. Moore also presented and secured approval for the Advertising and Sponsorship Policy, and reported on the procurement of NHS Health Checks, Smoking Cessation Services, and the Pan-London Sexual Health Contraceptive e-Service. She voiced significant concerns about the low performance in inspecting damp and mould cases, highlighting the health impacts on vulnerable residents, and discussed efforts to improve the Great North Leisure Centre within budget constraints. Moore also emphasized the council's transport strategy, focusing on encouraging public transport and active travel, and clarified policies on 20-mile-an-hour zones and the exclusion of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods due to resource limitations. In her role as Chair of the Health & Wellbeing Board, she welcomed new members, oversaw meeting protocols, and provided updates on the Barnet Transport Strategy and a new policy excluding unhealthy food advertising. Moore managed public questions on council tax debt, the living wage, and the Barnet Food Bank, outlining ongoing reviews and efforts to improve food security. She highlighted the success of the 'Boost' program in employment and skills, and stressed the need for enhanced support for young people with mental health issues and for vulnerable residents. Moore also emphasized the importance of integrating health and wellbeing into the built environment and planning processes, and the need for early years support for families. She concluded by thanking departing members and confirming future meeting dates.

During the June 17th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, was actively involved in several key areas. She provided clarification on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) mechanism for the Edgeware Town Centre development, emphasizing it was a permitted process rather than a handover of public funds, and outlined proposed infrastructure improvements. Moore addressed concerns about primary care access, acknowledging pressures on GP practices and highlighting ongoing work on a hyper-local neighborhood health model and digital tools, while noting data sharing is a work in progress. She successfully presented and gained approval for the Advertising and Sponsorship Policy. Furthermore, Moore secured approval for the procurement of NHS Health Checks and Smoking Cessation Services, and the re-procurement of the Pan-London Sexual Health Contraceptive e-Service SHL.UK. In relation to the There's Art in Barnet initiative, she acknowledged positive feedback for the Art and Barnet website and mentioned the development of a public art framework, expressing openness to engaging with the arts and culture sector.

During May 2025, Alison Moore was actively involved in two council meetings. At the Cabinet meeting on May 19th, she was a Member Present and took a leading role in introducing and discussing the new 20 mph policy. Moore explained the policy's rationale, focusing on resident safety and evidence-based implementation in problem areas, rather than a borough-wide approach. She highlighted amendments made to emphasize ward councillors' roles and the use of experimental traffic orders for further consultation, expressing hope for a clear application process for residents. She also questioned the feasibility of a quoted timeframe for these schemes.

As Chair of the Health & Wellbeing Board on May 22nd, Moore stressed the importance of leveraging collective resources for neighborhood improvement. She directed officers to explore the integration of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) agenda item into the Living Well section of the joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, acknowledging its significant impact. Moore also noted the postponement of two work programme items and suggested focusing on enabling longer, healthier lifespans and identifying necessary support for the ageing population.

During April 2025, Councillor Alison Moore attended the Cabinet meeting on April 7th as a Cabinet Member. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the meeting minutes.

During March 2025, Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, was actively involved in council meetings. She engaged in discussions regarding the food waste collection service, its implementation, and its potential economic and environmental benefits. Moore also commented on the Our plan for Barnet report, emphasizing its significance for decision-making and resident communication, while also noting how public health indicators can mask health disparities. She highlighted the Work Well program's relevance to youth mental health and homelessness, and the Damp and Mould project's link to respiratory problems. Moore underscored the Fit and Active Barnet initiative's contribution to health ownership, addressing health inequalities, and promoting diverse physical activities, including commending a disability dance event. In adult social care, she acknowledged existing challenges and the performance of officers, particularly concerning direct payments, client re-ablement, and support for individuals with learning disabilities. Additionally, Moore delivered tributes at the Budget Council meeting following the passing of Councillor Eva Greenspan and former Mayor Usha Chopra.

During February 2025, Councillor Alison Moore was active in several council meetings, primarily focusing on local development, financial matters, and adult social care. In the Cabinet meeting on February 5th, she declared non-pecuniary interests in several agenda items due to her role as a Governor for the Royal Free London Trust. Regarding the Edgware SPD, Moore urged the Cabinet to consider TfL's definition of a bus station to protect residents' transport access and requested an urgent review of the SPD to address concerns about parking and resident feedback. She emphasized the importance of listening to local residents and establishing a partnership board for the regeneration of Edgware. Moore also shared positive observations about recent drainage work on Long Lane and successful road resurfacing on Nether Street, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted maintenance.

At the Cabinet meeting on February 18th, as Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, Moore discussed the council's financial situation and its impact on services. She explained the allocation of the household support fund, noting an increase in discretionary grants and the benefits of a new benefits calculator. Moore attributed some residents' financial difficulties to 14 years of austerity under a Conservative government and highlighted the significant costs of temporary accommodation due to a lack of social housing. She defended the council's financial sustainability approach and welcomed positive feedback on adult social care staff's strength-based approach and reablement service. She also mentioned difficult decisions regarding the capital programme and the need for housing investment.

On February 26th, Councillor Moore served as a Substitute Member at the Employment Sub-Committee meeting.

During January 2025, Alison Moore was active in two council meetings. As Chair of the Health & Wellbeing Board, she opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and outlined procedural reminders. She introduced the Graham Park Neighbourhood Project and discussed key board work, including inquiring about contractual delays for smoking cessation services and NHS health checks. Moore highlighted the value of JSNA data for resource targeting and acknowledged recommendations from the Scrutiny Task and Finish Group on Primary Care GP Access and long-term condition management. She suggested future scrutiny focus on the link between sensory impairment, social isolation, and increased risk for adults with care needs. Moore also questioned the possibility of lobbying for national change to compel private psychiatrists to notify GPs of risk of harm. She announced Fiona Bateman's departure from her role as Chair of the Adult Safeguarding Board and expressed gratitude for her contributions. In a separate council meeting, Moore paid tribute to former Councillor Eva Greenspan, praising her forceful arguments, range of experience, and formidable intellect. She recalled Greenspan's commitment to her community, her practical approach to problem-solving, and her dedication to her residents. Moore shared personal memories of Greenspan's generosity, particularly during her time as Mayor, and her hospitality during the Ramat-Gann Twin Town visit. She concluded by stating that Greenspan will be sadly missed and well remembered by the community and by everyone in this council, officer and member alike, for her generosity, her tenacity and her passion, and for the mark she leaves on all of us.

During December 2024, Councillor Alison Moore declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 9a, the report from the adults and health scrutiny committee, due to her role as a council-appointed governor on the council of governors for the NHS Trust. She stated,

i just need to make a a minor declaration with regard to the item um 9a um the the report from the adults and health scrutiny committee it makes reference uh to referring um making recommend um nhs trust of which i am barnett's appointed governor on the council of governors thank you"

Councillor Moore also inquired about the strategy for children's services cutbacks following the departure of senior personnel. She expressed satisfaction with the discharge to assess task and finish group report, commending its thoroughness and anticipating its return to the cabinet. She shared a personal anecdote about finding the discharge process confusing, thus welcoming the report's recommendations.

During November 2024, Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, provided updates on several key council initiatives and strategic priorities. She addressed financial matters related to the West Hendon project, clarifying that it was not entirely defunded but involved difficult decisions, and explained a £25 million figure as monies raised rather than overdue. Moore also agreed to check baseline figures for the Overview and Scrutiny report on business rates. She commended the report on GP access, emphasizing the need for a culture change in patient access to GPs due to a growing and aging population, advocating for the use of other healthcare professionals. She highlighted the Graham Park Northeast project as a significant council undertaking. Moore also provided a comprehensive update on the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, its statutory nature, and its aims to improve resident health and reduce inequalities. She detailed the Combating Drugs Partnership Board's focus and her attendance at a Food Summit. Winter preparedness efforts, including vaccination campaigns and a Zero Suicide Lunch and Learn event, were promoted. Moore reported on the new Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) as a crucial data resource for the next Health and Wellbeing Strategy, noting its sub-ward level data for examining health inequalities. She acknowledged health inequalities in cancer testing uptake and a grant application to address this. Regarding mental health services, she confirmed it is a concern and is included in planning, despite the ongoing merger of the BEH Mental Health Trust. Moore clarified the roles of Health Champions and remunerated Health Ambassadors. She stated the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) would focus on areas like obesity, diabetes, and potentially mental health, stressing the importance of peer and ambassador involvement. She affirmed that long-term funding challenges are considered in strategic planning.

During October 2024, Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, was actively involved in council meetings, focusing on financial pressures and the provision of care services. In the Cabinet meeting on October 8th, she raised concerns about a proposed 4.5% increase in fees and charges, arguing that it was not solely due to inflation and questioned the fairness of council taxpayers funding care packages. Moore also criticized the consultation process and inquired about significant increases in CCTV footage charges. She defended the council's financial decisions as a realistic response to high inflation and interest rates, stating,

The other point to note is that we are in historically unprecedented times of high inflation interest rates. And it's unfortunate, but the chargeable services that we offer need to reflect the current financial climate of the country and the pressures that local authority faces. It's not something that we do lightly, but it is something that is realistically meeting current demands and pressures.

Moore also commented positively on the development of a religious education syllabus and supported the replacement of old GP surgery premises with modern facilities, noting,

This is an opportunity to do that. And it it makes it clear that with these changes, they could accommodate more than 9000 patients with the amount of building that's going on in the area. They will need to do that. So I'm really pleased to see a creative in which that surgery building can be replaced.

In the Council meeting on October 15th, Moore addressed the high costs of caring for vulnerable children, emphasizing the council's aim to reduce these costs through increased in-house provision, such as the upcoming opening of a new children's home. She expressed strong disapproval of private companies and hedge funds profiting from vulnerable children's care, advocating for government intervention and stating that

profit making side of it has really got to stop as these are

our children who should be looked after

not for profit.

During September 2024, Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, was actively involved in multiple council meetings, focusing on health and social care initiatives, financial recovery, and community development.

Health and Social Care: Moore provided updates on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and the development of the next Health and Wellbeing Strategy, emphasizing efforts to address health inequalities, particularly concerning cancer testing uptake and mental health services. She highlighted the transfer of the Healthy Child Programme contract and ongoing work to improve vaccination rates. As Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, she facilitated discussions on smoking cessation, adult health checks, life expectancy, and the role of pharmacies. She also advocated for a 'no stigma' approach for young carers and the importance of timely health checks for children in care.

Financial and Strategic Planning: Moore raised significant concerns about transparency and consultation regarding cost-saving measures within the council's financial recovery plan. She also suggested a review of the council tax support scheme, advocating for a comparison with other boroughs and questioning its current structure.

Community and Scrutiny: She echoed praise for the Ofsted inspection report on children's services and inquired about the progress of the action plan. Moore also commented on the Clear, Hold, Build operation and the Go Bean Go Lean Go Green healthy eating campaign. She expressed strong support for community projects like the Church Lane Community Garden and the New South Gate Recreation Ground inclusive playground, while also voicing concerns about the prioritization of road renewal applications.

Other Engagements: Moore also participated in discussions on the adult residents' perception survey and the Safer Communities Partnership Board, including efforts to address hate crime and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). She was substituted for Councillor Lemon at the East Area Committee due to an urgent family emergency.

During July 2024, Alison Moore attended the Employment Sub-Committee meeting on July 18th as a Substitute Member. As Chair of the Health & Wellbeing Board on July 25th, she advocated for a change in approach to support healthier, active older lives. She highlighted the necessity of collective support to foster a sense of ownership and ensure older individuals feel valued, while also recognizing and addressing inequalities within the Borough.

During the Annual Council meeting on May 21st, 2024, Alison Moore voted in favor of the Labour Group's proposals regarding the Budget and Council Tax for 2024/25, as well as the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2024-30.