Cabinet Forward Plan
Scrutiny committees across councils are currently reviewing their Cabinet Forward Plans, which outline key decisions for Cabinet consideration.
Scrutiny committees at Hillingdon and Barnet councils have recently reviewed their Cabinet Forward Plans. Hillingdon's Children, Families, Health & Care Select Committee reviewed the plan in July and June 2026, while its Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee discussed the forward plan in June 2026. Barnet's Environment Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee also reviewed its Cabinet Forward Plan in July 2026.
In 2025, Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed items from its Cabinet Forward Plan, including a review of its Capita contract and considering compulsory purchase orders for the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate. The committee also discussed the potential sale of Church Farmhouse Museum and options for the Great North Leisure Park and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre. Hillingdon's Health and Social Care Select Committee noted an item on social care catering services for September 2025.
The Cabinet Forward Plan is a document outlining key decisions and other matters to be addressed by a council's Cabinet and individual Cabinet Members over the coming year, used for pre-decision scrutiny by committees.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the transition plan for its Capita contract in September 2025. Source
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet Forward Plan included social care catering services for consideration in September 2025. Source
- Barnet Council's Cabinet Forward Plan listed considering compulsory purchase orders for the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate in July 2025. Source
- Barnet Council's Cabinet Forward Plan included the potential sale of Church Farmhouse Museum in July 2025. Source
- Barnet Council's Cabinet Forward Plan listed options for the Great North Leisure Park and Finchley Lido Leisure Centre in July 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.