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Barnet Council

118 stories · discussed at 13 council meetings · 4 councils

Barnet Council is grappling with rising strategic risks and financial pressures, alongside housing and public realm developments.

Barnet Council is grappling with rising strategic risks, with financial sustainability identified as its highest risk, and a forecast £2.6 million overspend for the first quarter of 2026/27, a report to the Cabinet said in September 2026. The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee heard in September 2026 that only 55% of high-priority audit recommendations were implemented in Q1 2026/27, falling short of the 90% target. The council is also seeking an independent member for this committee.

In August 2026, a deal for the council to acquire 208 affordable homes for the Dollis Valley Estate Regeneration scheme collapsed after the Greater London Authority withdrew its funding. Separately, the Planning Committee approved several applications for new flats in September 2026, including additional storeys at Gloucester House and a mansard roof extension at Raymond Court. The Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee also decided in September 2026 to investigate individuals living in tents within the borough.

The council's Cabinet adopted new national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in September 2026 to enhance flood risk management. The Cabinet also agreed in September 2026 to review its parklet licensing scheme following a resident petition, with the current Brent Street parklet licence expiring in January 2027. Haringey Council will access Barnet Council's multi-supplier Internal Audit and Advisory Services framework from October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Barnet Council's strategic risks increased from 27 to 30 in Q1 2026/27. Source
  2. Only 55% of high-priority audit actions were implemented in Q1 2026/27. Source
  3. Barnet Council is forecasting a £2.6 million overspend for Q1 2026/27. Source
  4. The council's Cabinet approved £750,000 for community projects in September 2026. Source
  5. A deal to acquire 208 affordable homes for the Dollis Valley Estate Regeneration scheme collapsed in August 2026. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 14

  1. Golders Manor Drive Extension Plan Called In By Councillor A proposal to extend properties at 38 and 40 Golders Manor Drive has been refused by Barnet Council's Planning Committee, following a call-in by Councillor Peter Zinkin. Barnet 23 July 2025
  2. Hillside Gardens Roof Extension Plan Called In By Councillor A proposal to extend a roof at 16 Hillside Gardens has been refused by Barnet Council's Planning Committee, despite a local councillor's call-in. Councillor Shuey Gordon had... Barnet 23 July 2025
  3. Barnet FC Stadium Plan Rejected Over Green Belt Concerns Plans for a new Barnet FC stadium at Barnet Playing Fields have been rejected by Barnet Council's Strategic Planning Committee, citing concerns over harm to the green belt and... Barnet 20 July 2025
  4. Mill Hill Car Park to Become 130 New Homes A former car park in Mill Hill will be transformed into 130 new homes after Barnet Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the application. The development, located at... Barnet 20 July 2025
  5. Barnet Council Considers Compulsory Purchase for Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate Barnet Council is considering the use of compulsory purchase orders (CPO) for the Curry Rise and Bray Road Housing Estate in NW7, according to the Cabinet Forward Plan. The... Barnet 17 July 2025
  6. Barnet Council to Review Capita Contract Barnet Council is undertaking a review of its contract with Capita, a major outsourcing company, to assess the effectiveness and value for money of the services provided. The... Barnet 17 July 2025
  7. Barnet Council to discuss Allotment Governance Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, to address critical aspects of allotment management and governance within the borough. Barnet 17 July 2025
  8. Barnet Council to Consider Selling Church Farmhouse Museum Barnet Council is considering the proposed sale of the Church Farmhouse Museum, according to the Cabinet Forward Plan. The potential sale is one of many key decisions the... Barnet 17 July 2025