Andrew Charlwood

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including domestic abuse strategy, community safety, waste management, and the Capita contract. The committee agreed to recommend that ward councillors are included in appropriate meetings regarding safety concerns in their ward, with an emphasis on dialogue. They also requested clarification on wording in the household recycling and waste policies, and that pensions are specifically considered in decisions about the Capita contract.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key reports and plans, including the Safer Communities Partnership Board Annual Report, the Youth Justice Plan, and the council's financial forecast. The committee made recommendations on hate crime prevention, budget scrutiny, and collaboration between police and parking enforcement. They also reviewed task and finish group updates and the cabinet forward plan, identifying areas for future scrutiny.

Licensing and General Purposes Committee Secretary

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Tuesday 1st July, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Licensing and General Purposes Committee meeting on 1 July 2025.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th June, 2025 7.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held by Barnet Council on Thursday 12 June 2025.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS)

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Wednesday 21st May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) convened to consider a range of reports, including updates on risk management, audit planning, and the council's governance framework. The agenda included the approval of the Annual Governance Statement, review of the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team's activities, and discussion of the Treasury Management Outturn.