Councillor Philip Cohen

Council - Tuesday 15th October, 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting began with a series of speeches on the topic of Black History Month and then moved on to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 July 2024, note the contents of a number of reports, appoint new officers, and approve a new constitution for the council. Two motions were debated and voted on: a motion to celebrate the achievements of the Labour administration, which was carried, and a motion to regret the government's decision to means-test Winter Fuel Allowance, which was lost.

Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 14th October, 2024 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee voted to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Intec House on Moxon Street in High Barnet by 6 votes to 2. This was the committee's third time considering plans for the site, following a previous approval in November 2023 and a refusal in July 2024.

Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 16th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee voted to grant planning permission for amendments to the Silk Park development in Hendon, subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement[^2] being signed.

North Area Committee - Wednesday 11th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The North Area Committee met and agreed to grant funding for an outdoor gym in Stonyfield Park, the installation of a permanent Christmas tree and seating in Mill Hill Town Square, and the refurbishment of the toilets in the Underhill Children’s Centre. The committee also agreed to defer a decision on an application for a new toddler’s play area in Mill Hill Park to the next municipal year.

Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9th September, 2024 10.00 am

This meeting was about the merger of two local NHS Trusts and the North Central London Integrated Care Board's (ICB) strategy for its buildings and other infrastructure. It also included reports on the ICB's work programme for the coming year and confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting.