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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Temporary Accommodation Policies

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to approve the Temporary Accommodation Procurement Policy and the Temporary Accommodation Placements Policy, which aim to maintain consistency and clarity in securing and allocating suitable temporary accommodation for homeless households in Barnet, while also delegating authority for future minor amendments to the Executive Director of Growth in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration.

Recommendations Approved

Brent Cross Town - Third Phase Proposal

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

...to approve recommendations for the Brent Cross Town Third Phase Proposal, including delegating authority to the Chief Executive to finalise the proposal and legal documentation for the sale of Plot 204 for an economy hotel.

Recommendations Approved

Business Planning 2026-2031 (Medium Term Financial Strategy)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

... to approve the recommendations outlined in the Business Planning 2026-2031 Medium Term Financial Strategy report, including noting the status of the 2026/27 budget preparation, updates on Exceptional Financial Support and the Improvement Partner's work, the delivery timetable, and the proposed approach to the financial strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Transport Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 22, 2025

... the Cabinet of Barnet approved the recommendations for the Barnet Transport Strategy 2025-42 and Action Plan 2025-27, aiming to create a safer, greener, and more inclusive transport system for all residents.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 41