Councillor · Barnet
Councillor Barry Rawlings
- Leader of the Council; Cabinet Member for Strategic Partnerships, Economy, and Effective Council
- Chair, Cabinet
- Vice-Chair, Employment Sub-Committee
- Stories naming Barry
- 24
- Meetings we covered
- 19
- Latest story
- 21 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Barry Rawlings emphasised the non-discretionary nature of expenditure for fire safety defects. He stated that the council listens to businesses and is keen to have successful town centres, while also recognising residents' concerns. The councillor indicated a willingness to expedite the process for a report on parklet issues. He stated that the council could not have responded to challenges without certain security organisations. The councillor will write to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls. An amendment proposed by Councillor Barry Rawlings was carried and adopted as the main motion. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Rawlings, will write to the Headteacher of Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet to convey congratulations.
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Stories naming Councillor Barry Rawlings
- Barnet Council to congratulate Queen Elizabeth's School As a result of the motion being carried, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Barry Rawlings, will write to the Headteacher of Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet, Neil Enright, to convey congratulations to the leadership, teachers, staff, governors, parents, and most importantly, the students, for their magnificent...
- Barnet Council to hold minute's silence for Yom Kippur attack The motion, put forward jointly by Councillor Barry Rawlings, Councillor Peter Zinkin, and Councillor Mark Shooter, was passed at a council meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
- Barnet Council seeks £9.9m savings in 2026/27 budget amid financial challenges The council faces increasing demand for services, particularly in social care and temporary accommodation. These pressures, coupled with rising costs driven by higher inflation and interest rates,...
- Barnet Council considers 2.98% general council tax increase Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, pointed to the impact of previous government policies on council finances. He stressed the importance of investing in prevention and productivity,...
- Barnet Council Faces £9 Million Funding Loss Due to London Councils' Transition The stark warning emerged during a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Thursday, where councillors scrutinised the Business Planning 2026-2031 Medium Term Financial Strategy and...
From meetings they attended
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- £750k allocated for Barnet community projects
- Barnet Council forecasts £2.6m Q1 overspend due to rising demand and financial challenges
- Brent Cross Development: New Leases Secured for University Campus, Parks, and Retail Spaces
- Barnet to manage IT directly after failed procurement
- Barnet Council brings IT services back in-house