Pakeezah Rahman

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Secretary

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Tuesday 17th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's risk management, construction quality assurance, internal audit progress, treasury management performance, and external audit findings. Key decisions included the approval of recommendations to enhance construction quality assurance processes and the noting of treasury management performance updates and strategic priorities.

Employment Sub-Committee Secretary

Employment Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm

The Employment Sub-Committee of Barnet Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Workforce Strategy for 2026-2028 and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027. The meeting's agenda also included the minutes of the previous meeting and any urgent items the Chair deemed necessary.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) MOVED Secretary

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

Health & Wellbeing Board Secretary

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss key issues affecting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the development of neighbourhood health services, and the Better Care Fund. Decisions were made to note updates on SEND services, approve the Better Care Fund plan, and note the progress of neighbourhood health initiatives.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Secretary

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) convened to discuss a range of topics, including the council's anti-fraud strategy, risk management, internal and external audit progress, treasury management, and member development. The committee noted the progress made in various areas, raised concerns about the sustainability of the council's borrowing, and discussed strategies for mitigating risks. The committee also approved the draft member induction programme for 2026.