cross-departmental working
Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee recently discussed pest control and public rubbish disposal, with no direct discussions on cross-departmental working reported.
The provided material does not indicate any recent council discussions or decisions specifically concerning cross-departmental working, which involves collaboration and coordination between different departments within an organisation. However, in June 2026, Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee heard concerns regarding rat infestations in open spaces and the management of public rubbish disposal. Councillors questioned the focus of pest control efforts and measures to encourage responsible rubbish disposal, as detailed in the Environmental Health, Health and Safety, and Pest Control Annual Report for 2025-2026.
No upcoming meetings with cross-departmental working on their agenda have been provided. Therefore, there are no scheduled discussions or decisions on this topic, which concerns collaboration and coordination between different departments within an organisation, in the immediate future based on the available information.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee discussed pest control and rubbish disposal in June 2026. Source
- The committee reviewed the Environmental Health, Health and Safety, and Pest Control Annual Report for 2025-2026. Source
- Councillor Jennifer Grocock questioned pest control efforts and public rubbish disposal. Source
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