Barnet Council blocks betting and vape shops

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 charities foster creativity despite funding

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

National highways road closures in Barnet this week

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 MPs celebrate funding for new family hubs

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 takeaway receives two-star food hygiene rating

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

Thousands of Barnet homes get energy upgrades

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 Council challenges traveller site approval

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

Six road closures to disrupt Barnet drivers this week

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 Council sees surge in homeless housing costs

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”

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