Organisation

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 6

  1. Barnet Council to Host Conference to Address Educational Attainment Gap for Black Pupils Barnet Council is set to host a conference in July aimed at improving educational outcomes for Black pupils across the borough, addressing a persistent attainment gap identified... Barnet 14 March 2026
  2. Barnet Council Confirms Sufficient Childcare Provision, Identifies Two Wards for Focus Barnet Council has confirmed sufficient childcare provision across the borough, with a recent Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting identifying two... Barnet 14 March 2026
  3. Barnet Council Approves Constitution Updates, Including Petition Scheme Barnet Council has unanimously approved updates to its constitution, including significant changes to its petition scheme and new rules for land transactions. The council... Barnet 12 March 2026
  4. Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Underhill CPZ, Council to Review Scheme Residents have voiced strong concerns over the Underhill South Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) at a Barnet Council meeting, questioning its proportionality and the evidence base... Barnet 12 March 2026
  5. Barnet Council Reviews Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27 Barnet Council has reviewed its Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026/27 financial year, with the proposed scheme discussed at a council meeting held on Thursday, March 5,... Barnet 12 March 2026
  6. Barnet Council Approves Budget Amidst Opposition's Alternative Financial Model Barnet Council has approved its budget for the upcoming year, following a robust debate that saw opposition councillors present an alternative financial model. The council... Barnet 12 March 2026
  7. Barnet Council Approves Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 Barnet Council has approved its Pay Policy Statement for the 2026/27 financial year, detailing the remuneration for council employees, particularly senior staff. Barnet 12 March 2026
  8. Barnet Council Confirms Tree Preservation Order for Oak at 64 Kingsley Way Despite Landowner Objections Barnet Council's Planning Committee has confirmed a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for a mature oak tree at 64 Kingsley Way, London N2 0EW. The decision, made on Wednesday, March... Barnet 12 March 2026