Councillor Rishikesh Chakraborty

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.

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.

Themed meeting: mental health and patient pathways, Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 28th April, 2025 10.00 am

The North Central London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) met to discuss mental health pathways in North Central London, and to outline the work programme for the coming year. The meeting was scheduled to include an update on mental health services, focusing on transitions from children's to adult services and information sharing between organisations. The Public reports pack also included the proposed work programme for 2025-26.

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.

Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council Pension Fund Committee met to discuss the fund's performance, compliance, and future strategy. Key decisions included noting progress on rectifying past financial issues, reviewing risk management, and approving actions to align with asset pooling objectives, including transitioning holdings to the London CIV's Multi Asset Credit Fund and committing to the London Private Debt Fund II. The committee also discussed the impact of the government's consultation on the future of Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS).