Councillor Barry Rawlings

Cabinet - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss business planning, budget management, and the council's delivery and outcomes framework. Also on the agenda are planned improvements to roads and pavements, the acquisition of homes, and contract compliance with a fire and security company.

Employment Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3rd December, 2025 3.00 pm

The Employment Sub-Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 to discuss a senior management restructure in the Children and Family Service, as well as to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The committee was also expected to note any absences of members and declarations of interest.

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

The London Borough of Barnet Council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss a motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting following the deaths of three care-experienced young people. The council voted against an amendment to the motion, and then voted to approve an amended version of the motion. The approved motion included a commitment to inform all corporate parents immediately of any event involving looked-after young persons which may reasonably be expected to require an inquest, and that reviews will always take place following such inquests for all care experienced young people where the death is not linked to natural causes.

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, housing, environmental initiatives, and community safety. Key decisions included approving a temporary accommodation reduction plan, Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), and a 20mph zone policy.

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.