Simon Radford - Councillor for Barnet (East Barnet)

Councillor Simon Radford

Labour East Barnet Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability

Email: cllr.S.Radford@barnet.gov.uk

Council: Barnet

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Pension Fund Committee Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Annual Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Barnet is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The agenda includes discussions on a range of topics, from waste collection services and strategies to address violence against women and girls, to financial management and constitutional reviews.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council, Council - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The extraordinary meeting of Barnet Council was called to discuss a motion regarding secrecy and failures in corporate parenting following the deaths of three care-experienced young people. The council agreed to strengthen briefing protocols for members and ensure that all corporate parents are immediately informed of any event involving looked-after young persons which may reasonably be expected to require an inquest. An amendment to the motion calling for the resignation of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Family Friendly Barnet was rejected.

December 02, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Barnet Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial planning, housing, environmental initiatives, and community safety. Key decisions included approving a temporary accommodation reduction plan, Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), and a 20mph zone policy.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 42