Zahra Beg - Councillor for Barnet (Underhill)

Councillor Zahra Beg

Labour Underhill Cabinet Member for Equalities, Poverty Reduction and the Voluntary & Community Sector

Email: cllr.z.beg@barnet.gov.uk

Council: Barnet

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) North Area Committee Health & Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest) Employment Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Annual Council Strategic Planning Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Employment Sub-Committee Committee Member

Employment Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
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 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.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Health & Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board of Barnet Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss key issues affecting children's services, neighbourhood health initiatives, and the Better Care Fund. Decisions were made to note updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, support the ongoing development of neighbourhood health teams, and approve the Barnet Better Care Fund plan for 2025-26.

January 22, 2026, 9:30 am
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barnet Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the significant increase in long-term empty homes in the borough, the council's approach to managing its estates and supporting the voluntary and community sector, and updates on various task and finish groups. Key decisions made included noting the concerning rise in empty properties and agreeing to explore further analysis to bring more homes back into use, as well as a commitment to reviewing the council's engagement with voluntary organisations to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Land at Copthall Playing Fields, Page Street, NW7 - CCFSA

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to enable alternative uses to be considered for the land at Copthall Playing Fields, the Cabinet rescinded the previous in-principle decision to agree to a letting of the land to Camden Community Football and Sports Association (CCFSA).

Recommendations Approved

Statement of Community Involvement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025-2029

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... to approve the Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025–2029, proceed with its implementation, and report progress quarterly to the Safer Communities Partnership Board.

Recommendations Approved

Placemaking Framework Adoption

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to adopt the Placemaking Framework 2025-2030, as detailed in Appendix A, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes & Regeneration, to make minor amendments and facilitate its publication.

Recommendations Approved

Our Plan for Barnet Q1 - Delivery and Outcomes Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations within the Our Plan for Barnet Q1 Delivery and Outcomes Framework, noting the progress on key activities and performance indicators for the first quarter of 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 41