London Borough of Barnet (LBB)
Barnet Council has declared a gambling harms emergency and is developing a strategy to address the issue.
Barnet Council, the local government authority for the London Borough of Barnet, declared a gambling harms emergency on October 20, 2026, committing to developing a comprehensive strategy to tackle the issue across various council services. Councillor Alison Moore stated that Barnet Public Health believes this is an emergency and is working on a local health needs assessment.
In October 2026, the Finance and Growth Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed the council's financial sustainability plan and its medium-term financial strategy, also receiving updates on the Draft London Plan consultation response. No upcoming meetings specifically addressing these topics are currently scheduled.
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