Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rent in Barnet has surged by 7% over the last year, reflecting broader housing market pressures across London and raising concerns among local tenants. According to independent statistics from the Office for National Statistics, rent affordability has
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has dropped plans to remove five 70-year-old birch trees near East Finchley Station, following local concern and environmental interest. Developer Places for Barnet, a collaboration between the council and London Placemaking, has put forward ideas
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Motorists in Barnet should prepare for seven road closures on the National Highways network this week. Plan ahead to avoid delays and disruption. The good news is that all scheduled closures are expected to cause only minor
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Workers employed by an outsourced contractor at Barnet Hospital have secured trade union representation following a new agreement made last month. To provide workers with representation, Medirest, a support services company, and the GMB inked a voluntary
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drivers in Barnet are advised to plan ahead as eight road closures are scheduled this week on the National Highways network near the area. Additionally, one of them is anticipated to result in delays of ten to
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet motorists are warned of six upcoming road closures on the National Highways network this week—check routes and plan detours accordingly. The good news is that all of them are only anticipated to create minor delays of
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet’s Labour council cites rising leisure centre attendance as proof that its community participation initiatives are delivering successful local engagement. In 2024–2025, 1,661,819 people visited the centers individually, a 5% rise over 2023–2024, which was a 10%
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mays Lane residents are invited to share feedback on plans to include their road in a Chipping Barnet controlled parking zone (CPZ) amid traffic concerns. On whether Mays Lane should be included in a Chipping Barnet controlled
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Colindale estate crime prevention initiative has led to a 33% drop in anti-social behaviour across Barnet, hailed as a major success by local authorities. Police arrest offenders and remove them from the area as part of
Barnet (Parliament Politics Megazine) – Barnet Council seeks resident feedback on its Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women Strategy. Over 9,400 cases were reported (2022–2025); 1,310 were high-risk. Consultation ends August 4, 2025. As Barnet Borough Times reported, Barnet Council is asking
