Councillor Ross Houston
Email: cllr.r.houston@barnet.gov.uk
Council: Barnet
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Cabinet - Monday 2nd February, 2026 7.00 pm, NEW
The Cabinet of Barnet Council is scheduled to consider a range of important reports, including the Annual Equalities Report, financial forecasts, and updates on housing and regeneration projects. The meeting will also address proposals for council tax relief and private sector housing licensing.
Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of administrative matters, motions on various policy areas, and reports from executive and council committees. Key topics included the reintroduction of separate food waste collections, strategies for supporting care-experienced young people, and updates on treasury management.
Budget Scrutiny, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 at Hendon Town Hall. The agenda included discussion of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Task and Finish Group updates, and the committee's work programme.
Cabinet - Tuesday 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
In a meeting of the Barnet Council Cabinet, those present noted the progress being made against the council's strategic plan, approved a £15.52 million investment in the borough's roads and pavements, and agreed to acquire 38 affordable homes at the Donahue Business Park site. Councillors also discussed the Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget for the coming years, and agreed to consult on council tax proposals.
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Barnet Strategic Planning Committee refused planning permission for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Great North Leisure Park on Chaplin Square, London, against officer recommendations, citing concerns about overdevelopment, poor public transport accessibility, and the height, mass, and bulk of the proposed buildings in a suburban setting. The committee agreed that the application would be referrable to the Mayor of London, and that the reasons for refusal would be based on the high density of the proposal, the poor public transport accessibility level of the site, and the height, mass and bulk of the development being inappropriate in the suburban setting.
Decisions from Meetings
41 decisions · Page 7 of 9
Proposed Sale of Church Farmhouse
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
...to facilitate the sale of the freehold title of Church Farmhouse, NW4 4JS, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Property Portfolio Management to set a reserve price, enter the property into auction managed by Savills UK Ltd, and enter into a sale contract with the highest bidder above the reserve price.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of School Meals Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
...to commence procurement of a new school meals contract for up to four years, with a short-term six-month extension to the existing contract to align with the academic year.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Great North Leisure Park (GNLP) and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre Options Revision
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
...to address viability concerns, the Cabinet approved discontinuing the previously preferred redevelopment option for the Great North Leisure Park and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre and progressing with design and cost development for a more affordable alternative scheme, while also approving a side letter to the Development Agreement with Regal London to reflect this change.
Recommendations Approved
Silk House and Shoelands Court Development Update and Compulsory Purchase Order
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025
...to progress the redevelopment of the Silk House and Shoelands Court estate, the Cabinet approved commencing preparations for a compulsory purchase order for the remaining leasehold properties, delegated authority to the Executive Director of Growth to approve demolition works and secure vacant possession, noted the exclusivity agreement with Lovell for the design, and approved the addition of £635,000 to the HRA 250 budget for demolition works.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 41