Councillor David Longstaff
Email: cllr.d.longstaff@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Barnet is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The agenda includes discussions on a range of topics, from waste collection services and strategies to address violence against women and girls, to financial management and constitutional reviews.
Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss several key issues, including safeguarding, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), youth engagement, and the council's financial outlook, with a particular focus on children's services. The committee agreed to the scope of the Young Carers Task and Finish Group, and heard presentations on the Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, updates on SEND and alternative provision, and the My Say Matters youth and democracy initiative. Members also reviewed the Cabinet Forward Plan and discussed the financial challenges facing children's services.
Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included discussion of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Task and Finish Group updates, and the committee's work programme.
Cabinet - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
In a meeting of the Barnet Council Cabinet, those present noted the progress being made against the council's strategic plan, approved a £15.52 million investment in the borough's roads and pavements, and agreed to acquire 38 affordable homes at the Donahue Business Park site. Councillors also discussed the Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget for the coming years, and agreed to consult on council tax proposals.
Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 8th December, 2025 7.00 pm, NEW
The Strategic Planning Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included a planning application for the redevelopment of the High Barnet Station Car Park, and a discussion of any urgent items raised by Councillor Nigel Young, the Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee.
Decisions from Meetings
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Economic Development Framework 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... to approve the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030, which aims to shape the local economy for the next five years by connecting growth with local opportunity to create a more inclusive economy.
Recommendations Approved
Business Planning 2026-2031 (Medium Term Financial Strategy) and 2025/26 Budget Management
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding business planning for 2026-2031, including noting the refreshed Medium-Term Financial Strategy, updates on Exceptional Financial Support and the Improvement Partner, the delivery timetable, the proposed approach to the financial strategy, proposed executive and non-executive fees and charges for 2026/27, delegating authority for approval of executive fees and charges, recommending fees and charges to Full Council, authorizing officer consultation on fees and charges, and approving revenue virements and delegation of authority to the Chief Finance Officer for allocating the pay inflation contingency budget for 2025/26, while also noting the contingency budget and allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Capita Contracts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... to proceed into the formal procurement phase for contracts for IT, Customer Services & Revenues & Benefits service provision, review wider Digital, Data and Technology functions, note performance on council tax and business rates income collection, and delegate authority to implement structural changes to enable a future Digital, Data & Technology operating model.
Recommendations Approved
Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...that the Cabinet approved recommendations to progress a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for leasehold interests at the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate if private treaty acquisitions are unsuccessful, enabling the estate's regeneration.
Recommendations Approved
Our Plan for Barnet Q1 - Delivery and Outcomes Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Our Plan for Barnet Q1 Delivery and Outcomes Framework, noting the progress on key activities and performance indicators for the first quarter of 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 18