Councillor Emma Whysall

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.

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.

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.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 29th May, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from Power Leisure Bookmakers Limited, trading as Paddy Power, for a variation to their betting premises licence at 76 Ballards Lane in Finchley. The application was for approval of alterations to the layout of the premises. After hearing from the applicant and considering written representations from local residents, the Sub-Committee resolved to grant the application with mandatory conditions.