Councillor Paul Edwards
Email: cllr.p.edwards@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
134 meetings · Page 1 of 27
Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 20th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Annual Council - Tuesday 19th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and its impact on neighbourhood health delivery, as well as an update on the merger of the North Central London (NCL) and North West London (NWL) Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). The meeting's agenda also included a review of the committee's work programme.
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of Barnet met on Thursday 5th March 2026 to discuss and approve the budget for the upcoming financial year, alongside a review of council rents and service charges. Key decisions included the approval of a 2.98% increase in general council tax and a 2% increase for the Adult Social Care precept, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2031. The council also agreed to extend the appointment of Eamon McGoldrick as Chair of the Barnet Group Board.
Decisions from Meetings
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Barnet Adult Safeguarding Board Annual Report
From: Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Kinship Care Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
... to update the former 'Family and Friends Policy' and meet new statutory guidance, the Cabinet approved the Barnet Kinship Care Offer 2025-2029, which aims to provide clarity and increased support to kinship carers, particularly through financial allowances and peer support, with the EqIA concluding a positive or neutral impact on all carers regardless of personal characteristics.
For Determination
Care Contribution Policies
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to adopt the Community Care Contributions Policy and the Residential and Nursing Care Contributions Policy, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Communities, Adults and Health to update the policies every two years or as required, and to make minor amendments such as changes to nationally set thresholds.
For Determination
Barnet Community Participation Strategy (Year) Progress Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to note the progress in delivering the Community Participation Strategy, which aims to grow the council's relationship with residents and increase community involvement through various initiatives and pathfinder projects.
For Determination
Consultation Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 07, 2025
...to approve the draft Consultation Policy in Appendix A to ensure a consistent and legally compliant approach to public consultations across the council, replacing the outdated 2015 strategy and building upon the 2022 Community Participation Strategy.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 134
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 33 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.