Arjun Mittra - Councillor for Barnet ( East Finchley)

Councillor Arjun Mittra

 Labour  East Finchley

Email: cllr.a.mittra@barnet.gov.uk

Council: Barnet

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) East Area Committee Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) (Chair) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Planning Committee (New) Annual Council Pension Fund Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council, Council - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The council meeting included a discussion of an opposition motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting, following the death of three young people with care experience. The motion called for the resignation of Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, and Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb, Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet.

December 02, 2025
Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Chair

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) convened to discuss a range of topics, including the council's anti-fraud strategy, risk management, internal and external audit progress, treasury management, and member development programmes. The committee noted the progress made in various areas and provided feedback on proposed plans, particularly regarding member training and induction.

November 27, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council meeting on 21 October 2025 included tributes to former councillors Vanessa Gearson and Agnes Slocum, a discussion on high streets resulting in a decision to provide a written response to a deputation, and a discussion on public engagement in major developments, also resulting in a decision to provide a written report. The council also unanimously carried a joint motion condemning the Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester.

October 21, 2025
Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Chair

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee meeting of Barnet Council held on 18 September 2025.

September 18, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting of the Council of the London Borough of Barnet on 8 July 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including motions on national gambling reform, housing, and climate change, as well as reports from various committees and officers. Councillors were also expected to discuss a deputation regarding EV charging points.

July 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Treasury Management Performance Update - Q1 2024/25

From: Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Monday 7th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 07, 2024

...the recommendations regarding the Treasury Management Performance Update for Quarter 1 of 2024/25 and the updates on the strategic priorities identified by the Treasury team for 24/25 and beyond were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 2