Councillor · Barnet
Councillor Ross Houston
Labour
West Finchley ward
Barnet
- Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration
- Vice-Chair, Cabinet
- Stories naming Ross
- 14
- Meetings we covered
- 17
- Latest story
- 21 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Ross Houston is named in 14 stories we have published since July 2025. The most recent, on 14 October 2026, is headlined "Barnet's London Plan response challenges housing targets". We have also covered 17 meetings Councillor Ross Houston attended.
From our records of published stories and council meetings. Editorial policy
Stories naming Councillor Ross Houston
- Labour and Conservatives tied in Barnet Council elections, leading to leadership contest The tie in the leadership vote led to the appointment of Councillor Ross Houston as Deputy Leader and Councillor Peter Zinkin as the non-Executive Cabinet Observer and Leader of the Opposition. The council also proceeded to appoint members to various committees and outside bodies, and noted the appointment of Labour...
- Barnet Considers Borough-Wide Pigeon Feeding Ban Councillor Houston welcomed the policy, noting that "the residents of the wards and, for example, in the loitering one, the wards affected, you know, Burnt Oak, Collendale, North and South,...
- Barnet to redevelop Silk House and Shoelands Court The existing buildings, Silk House and Shoelands Court, have been identified as having significant structural concerns that necessitate complete redevelopment rather than repair. Councillor Ross...
- Barnet Faces £31M Bill Without Action on Temporary Housing Councillor Ross Houston, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes & Regeneration, highlighted the challenges, including an insufficient supply of affordable homes and rising demand for...
- Barnet Council to Report on Public Engagement in Developments Following Deputation Barnet Council will produce a report on public engagement in major developments following a deputation at its meeting on 21 October 2025. The council voted to submit the deputation to the current...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Ross was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Barnet Council to review fees and charges
- Barnet Council to explore Council Tax exemption for terminally ill residents
- Barnet Council to congratulate Queen Elizabeth's School
- Barnet Council Reaffirms Commitment to Community Cohesion and Safety Amidst Rising Hate
- Barnet Council to hold minute's silence for Yom Kippur attack