Councillor Richard Barnes

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.

Planning Committee - Monday 12th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Planning Committee met on 12 May 2025, to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved an application for the demolition of garage blocks and construction of flats at Anastasia Mews, and another for the demolition of a dwelling and erection of flats at 88 West Heath Road. They refused an application for extensions to a dwelling at 34 Tenterden Gardens. Two applications relating to the rear of 39 Alexandra Road were deferred for a formal decision at the next meeting.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Strategic Planning Committee met on 6 May 2025, and voted to refuse planning permission for Hasmonean High School, and agreed the minutes of the previous meeting.

Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 23rd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met on 23 April 2025, and approved the 2024 Brownfield Land Register for publication. They also voted to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Unit 3 Hyde Estate Road in West Hendon, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^2]. Finally, the committee delegated authority to the Chief Planning Officer to revoke the Direction for the Area of Special Advertisement Control.