Councillor Philip Cohen

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 10th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss the redevelopment of the Lodge Lane Car Park in North Finchley. Councillors voted to approve the planning permission for the site, despite concerns raised about the lack of affordable housing, the impact on heritage, and daylight and sunlight for nearby residents. The committee also elected Councillor Richard Barnes as the vice chair.

Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 6th June, 2025 2.00 pm

This Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting included a discussion of the NHS Quality Accounts from the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and the Whittington Health NHS Trust. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Islington Town Hall. Councillor Pippa Connor was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 22nd May, 2025 11.00 am

The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) Quality Account for 2024-2025. The Quality Account is an annual report providing an overview of the quality of care delivered by the Trust’s mental health and community services. The report pack contains a draft version of the Quality Account, and notes that feedback from the JHOSC was scheduled to be added prior to publication of the final version.

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.

Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee were scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including an update from the North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) on general practice, quality accounts from several NHS trusts and the North London Hospice, the implementation of the Carers' Action Plan, forward plans for the committee and related boards, an update on Task and Finish Groups, and the Cabinet Forward Plan.