Councillor · Barnet
Councillor Danny Rich
- Mayor, Council
- Chair, Licensing and General Purposes Committee
- Stories naming Danny
- 7
- Meetings we covered
- 10
- Latest story
- 21 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Danny Rich raised concerns about the volume of papers presented to the committee and questioned what more the committee could do beyond noting issues. He was a member of the GARMS committee. The council paid tribute to Councillor Rich for his service as Mayor, noting his focus on meeting voluntary people, exploring parts of Barnet, and raising funds. As Mayor, he highlighted arson incidents and stated that an attack on one part of the community is an attack on all. He cast the deciding vote to appoint Councillor Barry Rawlings as Leader of the Council.
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Stories naming Councillor Danny Rich
- Barnet Mayor Condemns Arson Attacks and Praises Community Resilience During the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Mayor Danny Rich highlighted concerning incidents, including an arson attack in March that destroyed four ambulances belonging to the volunteer life-saving service Hatzolah, and also targeted properties within the Jewish community. This was followed by an...
- Labour and Conservatives tied in Barnet Council elections, leading to leadership contest The vote for the Leader saw Councillor Rawlings receive 31 votes in favour, with 31 abstentions and one vote against. This outcome reflects the exact political balance of the council following the...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Danny was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Barnet Council Awards Freedom of the Borough to Hatzola, CST, and Shomrim for Community Service
- Barnet councillors fight back on planning powers
- Barnet Council Reinstates Area Committees to Enhance Local Democracy
- Barnet Council Awards Honorary Freedom to Five Community Safety Organizations
- Barnet Council backs domestic abuse victim housing plan