Councillor Linda Lusingu
Email: Cllr.L.Lusingu@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
11 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, community safety, and development projects. Key decisions included approving a plan to address the council's financial challenges, rescinding a previous agreement related to Copthall Playing Fields, and adopting a rights of way improvement plan. The cabinet also approved the Economic Development Framework 2025-2030 and the Placemaking Framework.
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.
Annual Council - Tuesday 20th May, 2025 7.00 pm
The Annual Council meeting of the London Borough of Barnet on 20 May 2025 addressed several administrative and policy matters, including amendments to cabinet member responsibilities, a constitution review, and the approval of a Cumulative Impact Zone in Burnt Oak. The council also noted the results of recent by-elections and made appointments to various committees and outside bodies.
Decisions from Meetings
16 decisions · Page 3 of 4
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: 11
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 16