Councillor Daniel Thomas BA

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 15th October, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council of Barnet convened on Tuesday 15 October 2024, addressing a range of significant issues including the outcome of an Ofsted inspection for children's services, the council's treasury management outturn for the previous financial year, and proposed amendments to the council's constitution. Key decisions included noting the Ofsted inspection findings, which rated children's services as 'Good' overall with 'Outstanding' for children in care, and approving the proposed amendments to the council's constitution.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 5th March, 2024 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 05 March 2024 to discuss several key issues, including proposed modifications to the Local Plan, progress on refugee resettlement and asylum seeker support, and the development of the Towards a Fair Barnet strategy. The committee resolved to note the contents of the reports presented and requested that comments and concerns be referred to the Cabinet for consideration. Updates were also received on the progress of various Task and Finish Groups.

Council Committee Member

Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 27th February, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Barnet met on Tuesday 27 February 2024 to discuss and approve the budget and council tax for the upcoming financial year, along with the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2024-2030. Key decisions included approving a 2.98% increase for the general element of Council Tax and a 2% increase for the Social Care Precept, alongside approving the Capital Strategy and Treasury Management Strategy Statement.

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 30th January, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council of Barnet met on Tuesday 30 January 2024 to discuss a range of important issues, passing motions on free school meals, climate change, digital blue badges, support for care leavers, and banning profiteering in children's social care. The council also approved revised gambling principles and updated its treasury management strategy.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 23rd January, 2024 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on 23 January 2024 to discuss the decarbonisation of the corporate estate, the annual performance of registered housing providers, and the council's financial forecast. Key decisions included noting progress on the Towards Net Zero programme and requesting exploration of private sector investment, and requesting amendments to the format of the registered providers' performance report.