Councillor · Barnet
Councillor Peter Zinkin
- Leader of the Conservative Group
- Vice-Chair, Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Stories naming Peter
- 32
- Meetings we covered
- 16
- Latest story
- 21 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Peter Zinkin raised concerns about the council's ability to implement plans effectively and stressed the importance of transparent communication regarding financial problems and potential council tax increases. He advocated for scenario modelling to illustrate the impact on households and suggested exploring additional revenue generation opportunities. The councillor also questioned reasons behind a bidder's request for additional funds in a failed IT procurement, suggesting it indicated perceived risks in the original contract price. He welcomed the return of Area Committees, stating it was welcomed by everybody after the chaos of the last year of the last administration. Councillor Zinkin was appointed as the non-Executive Cabinet Observer and Leader of the Opposition.
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Stories naming Councillor Peter Zinkin
- Councillor questions IT bidder's cost hike Councillor Peter Zinkin, Leader of the Conservative Group, had raised concerns about the bidder's request for additional funds, suggesting it indicated they perceived risks in the original contract price. Officers explained that the increased costs were primarily related to pension and redundancy costs, as the...
- Finchley Leisure Centre business case revised The estimated total cost of the project is £37 million. This is largely funded by a £29 million capital premium from the developer, Regal GNLP Limited (trading as Arada), who will also hold the...
- Dollis Valley regeneration: Housing mix debate over GLA funding and homeowner expectations Councillor Peter Zinkin argued that the chosen mix, which aims to balance stakeholder feedback, scheme viability, and funding requirements, was primarily selected to maximise grant funding from the...
- Barnet Council Reinstates Area Committees to Enhance Local Democracy Area Committees were removed from the Constitution in May 2025. Councillor Peter Zinkin welcomed their return, stating it was "welcomed by everybody after the chaos of the last year of the last...
- Barry Rawlings Re-elected as Barnet Council Leader in Close Vote Councillor Peter Zinkin was nominated by Councillor Tory, who acknowledged the need for collaborative working in the current political landscape. Councillor Tory stated, "We felt very excluded for...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Peter was listed at. The stories do not name them.
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