The parliamentary petitions attracting the highest number of signatures from the Chipping Barnet constituency have now been revealed.
Barnet students unveil an art campaign highlighting online misogyny, now displayed across the borough’s bus stops to raise public awareness.
Plans to build nearly 300 homes next to High Barnet Station have been rejected following concerns over scheme’s scale and its impact on surrounding area.
Barnet Council has rejected proposals for nearly 1,800 new homes across two development schemes, raising concerns over planning, infrastructure and impact.
Barnet councillors rejected plans for 1,500 homes and a leisure centre in North Finchley, raising concerns that the scheme would be overbearing
New figures reveal fewer than half of disabled people in Barnet were employed last year, mirroring a nationwide trend that leaves nearly half out of work.
Barnet Elizabethan’s Rugby Minis have donated Christmas gifts to support families in Ukraine, highlighting a strong community-driven humanitarian effort.
A new project has launched in a Barnet urban nature reserve to protect threatened wildlife, aiming to boost conservation efforts in the popular green space.
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet educator Jessica Robinson was celebrated last month after being shortlisted for an eco award, highlighting her contribution to education. The London Eco Champion Awards 2025 shortlisted Jessica Robinson, an education lead for the environmental charity EcoJudaism,
Barnet opposition leader Peter Zinkin welcomes the council’s decision to pause plans for developing an East Finchley green space and car park.
Description: Recent figures reveal rising deprivation in Barnet, with some areas now among the country’s most deprived, highlighting widening economic and social gaps.
New figures reveal house prices in Barnet fell in September, dropping more sharply than the London average and signaling shifting trends in the property market.
Barnet is projected to see more than 15,000 extra households by 2032, signalling major growth pressures and raising key planning and infrastructure questions.
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet has rejected demands to withdraw a report after revelations that three recent deaths involving vulnerable children were not disclosed to councillors. Nonita Grabovskyte, who passed away in December 2023, and two other young people who had
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has outlined a ten-year strategy for borough parks, while residents push for an extra month to contribute to the consultation on the long-term plan. Alan Schneiderman, a press member for climate change and the terrain,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of High Barnet residents have signed a petition calling on Barnet Council to protect The Black Horse Pub, one of the borough’s oldest landmarks. Located at the intersection of Wood Street and Union Street, the Black
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mill Hill councillors thanked Barnet residents after Network Rail confirmed long-awaited step-free access at Mill Hill Broadway Station. Conservative councillors Val Duschinsky and Elliot Simberg received an email from the organization in charge of national rail infrastructure
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Recent data shows adult smoking rates in Barnet remain lower than the UK average, highlighting ongoing local health improvements in recent years. It comes as Parliament is presently reviewing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would change
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Complaints to Barnet Council’s mental health and financial support services have nearly doubled over the past year, sparking concern over service quality. Every year, Barnet Council is needed to report any complaints it receives about its adult
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has secured the future of Artsdepot with a new long-term lease, ensuring the popular cultural venue remains open for years to come. In late October, Artsdepot announced that it has entered into a 50-year lease
Drivers in Barnet will encounter three major National Highways closures this week, prompting warnings of delays and diversion routes.
Barnet funds surgical robot with luxury dinner
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has welcomed new powers to block betting and vape shops from opening on the borough’s high streets, aiming to improve local communities. Emma Whysall, a Labour councillor, expressed her pride in supporting a resolution that
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Despite funding challenges, charities in Barnet are fostering creativity and making a positive impact on the community through various art initiatives. Numerous community, volunteer, and religious organizations, as well as 1075 recognized charities, are based in Barnet
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drivers in and around Barnet are advised to expect disruptions due to eight National Highways road closures this week, with routes and timings to be confirmed. Additionally, one of them is anticipated to result in moderate delays,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Travonn St. Leonce who falsely claimed to be a football coach and victim of domestic abuse to secure council housing has been sentenced after pleading guilty to eight counts of fraud. Travonn St. Leonce supported his home
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet MPs have hailed government funding for new family hubs aimed at supporting local children, parents, and community wellbeing. In order to remind voters of Sure Start, a well-liked program from the previous Labour government, education secretary
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Barnet takeaway has been handed a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating following a recent inspection, according to the Food Standards Agency. The Food Standards Agency awarded the score following an evaluation on September 11th to Dixy Fried
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of Barnet homes have received energy efficiency upgrades under a government scheme tackling fuel poverty, new figures have revealed. In order to combat fuel poverty and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions throughout Great Britain,
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council is contesting approval for a Traveller’s caravan site on protected Green Belt land in Chipping Barnet, citing planning and land-use concerns. In July, a planning inspector approved two Traveller trailer pitches for two families in
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has condemned the “despicable and cowardly” attack on Jewish worshippers at a Manchester synagogue on the holiest day. During Yom Kippur, a suspected terror incident outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet motorists are being warned of six road closures on the National Highways network this week, with drivers advised to plan ahead to avoid delays. Additionally, it is anticipated that three of them may result in moderate
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures reveal Barnet Council’s spending on temporary accommodation for homeless residents rose sharply last year amid growing housing pressures. Charity for the homeless Private companies are “cashing in” on the housing crisis by demanding “eye-watering sums”
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures show 75% of Barnet residents on Universal Credit for health or disability reasons are unable to work, highlighting welfare pressures. The government’s work capability assessment system, which decides whether a claimant should be looking for
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) -New figures reveal an increase in teenage pregnancies in Barnet in 2022, highlighting growing concerns over youth health and local support services. Following a long-term reduction prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number increased for the second consecutive
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rental costs in Barnet have surged by 7% over the past year, according to new data, sparking concern among residents about affordability in the borough. The campaign organization Generation Rent cautioned that “rents continue to rise faster
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Railway Bell pub in New Barnet is cutting prices for a day to raise awareness of the challenges facing the UK hospitality industry. The Railway Bell on East Barnet Road will commemorate Tax Equality Day on
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council’s stance on Barnet FC’s return remains unclear after rejected proposals and confusion over alternative sites, leaving the club’s future in limbo. The League Two football team, which is now situated in the nearby borough of
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council leader condemned “horrendous antisemitism” after a spate of antisemitic attacks on buildings in the borough, vowing stronger action. According to a Jewish News story from yesterday, police were looking into two attacks on Golders Green
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has approved controversial plans for a twelve-storey, 238-room hotel in Finchley town centre, sparking debate over local impact. The structure, slated for 1-4 Shakespeare Road, will take the place of two semi-detached houses, a Bright
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – High Barnet’s main Post Office is set for a franchise takeover this week, with plans to relocate to larger premises to expand and modernize services. An additional ten hours of operation per week, including Saturday and Sunday
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A major fire destroyed homes on Silkstream Road, Burnt Oak. A fundraiser has been launched to support affected families as the Barnet community rallies together. Locals are being asked to donate if they can, with the money
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New figures reveal private rents in Barnet have become less affordable over the past year, adding pressure to tenants amid rising housing costs. Renters in England and Wales are “facing the most backbreaking costs,” according to the
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 100 North Finchley residents gathered last month to launch a campaign proposing alternatives to Barnet’s current housing plans for the area. Criticising the developer’s plans it adds: “These poorly designed proposals should be replaced with schemes
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Motorists in Barnet should prepare for five National Highways road closures this week, with potential travel disruptions and detours expected nearby. It is anticipated that one of them would result in delays of ten to thirty minutes.
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 143 patients in Barnet faced delays beyond 18 weeks for NHS wheelchairs, new figures reveal, raising concerns about service wait times and patient care. According to new data, more disabled people in Barnet had to wait more
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has launched an appeal after a bulldog was found dead in a suitcase on a Barnet bridleway. On August 9, a member of the public made