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454 stories from and about Barnet, mostly local news, council & politics, property & planning. The most recent ran on 27 October 2026. Page 2 of 23.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council objects to Mayor's London Plan
Barnet Council has formally responded to the Mayor of London's draft London Plan, raising significant concerns about housing targets and Green Belt policies. The council argues the plan requires further refinement in its evidence base. The response was agreed by the council's cabinet and will be sent to the Greater London Authority by Friday, 23rd.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC chases top spot with 16-game unbeaten run
Barnet FC will look to continue their 16-game unbeaten streak when they travel to face Tranmere Rovers this weekend. The Bees are currently one point off the top of Sky Bet League Two and are seeking a victory to maintain pressure on league rivals.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet FC backs EFL racism campaign, urges fan reports
Barnet FC is supporting the EFL's Together Against Racism campaign from 16 to 26 October. The club is encouraging fans to report any racist incidents directly to them, as data shows this method is most effective for identifying offenders and taking action.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council in talks to raise council tax above 5% limit
Barnet Council is in discussions with the Government about permission to increase council tax beyond the usual 5% annual limit. The authority is facing a £200 million budget deficit over the next three years, largely due to rising costs for adult and children's social care and temporary accommodation for homeless families.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet HMO plans to increase residents from six to 11
A planning application has been submitted to Barnet Council to increase the number of residents at a house in multiple occupation on Albert Road from six to 11. The proposals include a rear extension and roof alterations.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet FC website lists tickets, shop and community options for local fans
Barnet Football Club’s website provides a central hub where fans can buy match tickets, order club merchandise, view academy programmes and learn about community events. The site also links to BFC TV, safeguarding policy and media contacts, offering residents clear routes to engage with the club.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC players promote school stationery drive
Barnet FC players Adam Senior and Zac Williams visited Whiting's Hill School to promote Barnet Walking Football's Community Programme. The initiative aims to donate stationery to schools in Barnet and Harrow, supported by Stephen Brown's fundraising efforts.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council Faces £200m Deficit, Council Tax Hike Likely
Barnet Council is grappling with a £200 million budget deficit, prompting concerns from Conservative councillors about potential substantial council tax increases. Residents may face weekly hikes of £8 to £12 if the council secures government permission to exceed the 5% cap.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet takeaway named best in country
Bayleaf, an Indian takeaway located in Barnet, has been named the best takeaway of the year at the 17th annual Curry Life Awards. The win comes months after its sister restaurant in Whetstone closed.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC extends unbeaten run to 17 league games with 3-1 win
Barnet Football Club secured a 3-1 victory over Bristol Rovers, extending their unbeaten league streak to 17 matches. Goals from Zac Williams and Adam Senior, alongside a late strike from Kabongo Tshimanga, sealed the win.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet event celebrates benefits of beans
An event organised by Incredible Edible Barnet and St John’s United Reformed Church brought together around 50 residents to celebrate the benefits of beans. Held during Barnet Climate Action Week, the gathering featured activities promoting plant-based diets for health and environmental reasons.
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Council & Politics · BarnetMuswell Hill Cattery Owner Banned From Keeping Animals
A Muswell Hill cattery owner has been disqualified from keeping animals for three years after admitting to running an unlicensed cat boarding business. She was also fined a total of £1,368. Separately, a Finchley chicken shop and its director were fined for using an unlicensed A-board.
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Council & Politics · BarnetFormer Grenfell housing director leaves Barnet Group role
Laura Johnson, who oversaw cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower before the 2017 fire, has left her position as director of development and property at the Barnet Group. Her appointment had drawn criticism from survivors.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetBarnet social enterprise offers repair workshops for employees
Social enterprise Kundakala is launching 75-minute repair workshops across London, including in Barnet, to teach basic clothing mending skills. The initiative targets workplace employees, with employers able to host sessions for up to ten staff for £550.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's SEND plan gets government approval
Barnet Council's plan to reform services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been approved by the government. The plan aims to create a more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable system for the borough's 8,300 SEND pupils.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBritain in the 1930s book shows unseen Northaw hunt photos in Barnet
Atlantic’s new 616‑page book Britain in the 1930s, published on 5 November, offers more than 600 previously unseen black‑and‑white photographs. Historian Steven Brindle selected the images, which include a rare view of the Enfield hunt meeting at Northaw Village in Barnet, alongside scenes from across the capital and the country.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC wins 3-1 at Bristol Rovers, 522 fans travel from north London
Barnet FC beat Bristol Rovers 3-1 on 10 October 2026 at the Memorial Ground. Attendance was 8,953, including 522 Barnet supporters. The team now heads to an away fixture at Tranmere Rovers.
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Council & Politics · BarnetReleased offender re-offends within a day, costing police £1,887
A high-risk prolific offender released under the government's Early Release Scheme was caught re-offending within 24 hours. The case cost the Metropolitan Police £1,887 and consumed 27 officer hours, highlighting wider concerns about the scheme's impact on frontline policing.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Commander Raises Alarm Over Prison Release Scheme
Barnet's Borough Commander Luke Williams has voiced serious concerns about the government's early prison release scheme. A prolific shoplifter and registered sex offender, released from HMP Wandsworth, committed further offences within 24 hours of his release.
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Culture & Arts · Barnet97-year-old artist's exhibition opens at Barnet care home
An exhibition featuring sculptures and paintings by 97-year-old resident Joy Feld is now open to the public at Carlton Court Care Home in Bells Hill, Barnet. The display, which includes artwork from the last 40 years, will run until 25 October 2026.
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Council & Politics · Mill HillMill Hill Residents Urge Council to Pause Bin Collection Changes
A survey of 1,387 Mill Hill residents found 89% believe their bins are already too full for weekly collections. The Mill Hill Residents’ Association is urging Barnet Council to pause any changes to bin collection frequency until resident feedback is properly considered.
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Local News · Chipping BarnetHolocaust rescue exhibition opens at Chipping Barnet Library
Between Life and Death, Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust will be displayed at Chipping Barnet Library from 2 November to 13 December. Two booked events, a talk by Maralyn Turgel on 11 November and an opening with Lady Milena Grenfell‑Baines on 18 November, complement the free exhibition.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareBarnet fans must pay £28 for York City league clash at The Hive
Barnet FC will welcome York City to The Hive on Tuesday evening for a Sky Bet League Two match. Adult tickets cost £28, seniors £18.50, teens £6 and children £3.50. York sit fifth with 20 points, and the clubs last met in February 2025 when Barnet won 3‑1.
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Property & Planning · High BarnetHigh Barnet residents object to Queen Elizabeth's School sports hall plans
Residents in High Barnet have lodged objections with Barnet Council regarding plans for a new four-storey sports hall at Queen Elizabeth's School. Concerns centre on the building's scale, potential traffic increases, and the removal of protected trees.
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Local News · High BarnetBarnet Guild of Artists to relocate after 60 years at Whalebones
The Barnet Guild of Artists is preparing to leave its studio of sixty years at Whalebones. The guild's annual exhibition is currently underway at Wesley Hall until 31 October, while members anticipate the completion of their new purpose-built studio in early 2025.
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Local News · FinchleyHibiscus the cat waits eight months for adoption in Finchley
Hibiscus, a cat who has been in the care of RSPCA Friern Barnet Adoption Centre for over eight months, is still seeking a permanent home. Found as an underweight stray with significant fur loss, she has recovered but remains the centre's longest-stay resident.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet held 1-1 by Oldham after stoppage‑time equaliser
Barnet FC drew 1‑1 with Oldham Athletic at The Hive on 25 October 2026 after Mike Fondop headed a stoppage‑time equaliser. Dean Brennan called the referee’s decision a farce. The Bees remain second and face York City next.
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WorldIslington Covid Positivity Rate Falls After Initial Spike
Data initially suggested a high Covid-19 positivity rate in Islington, but the council states low testing numbers skewed the figures. Positivity rates have since fallen, with confirmed cases remaining similar to last year.
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WorldTfL under‑investment leaves commuters losing 830,000 hours in April‑May 2026
Transport for London faces a £6.5 billion backlog of unfinished repairs, with annual renewals spending at £700 million, well under the £1.1‑£1.2 billion needed. The shortfall contributed to 830,000 commuter‑hour losses in April‑May 2026 and more than 300 asset‑related incidents in the last four years.
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Local News · High BarnetResidents bid to buy back derelict High Barnet youth club
High Barnet residents are bidding to reclaim the former Quinta Youth Club, which has been derelict for two decades. The Quinta Village Green Residents’ Association has submitted a competitive offer to Barnet Council, aiming to restore the building for community use.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC hosts Oldham Athletic at The Hive on Saturday
Barnet Football Club will play host to Oldham Athletic at The Hive in Edgware on Saturday at 3 pm for a Sky Bet League Two fixture. Barnet are currently second in the league standings.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenBarnet Council approves 130‑room Hotel Unique redevelopment in Golders Green
Barnet councillors gave unanimous backing on 14 October 2026 to a scheme that will add a four‑storey hotel with 114 rooms, refurbish the existing building for 16 more, and keep the locally‑listed Refectory Pub at 4 Golders Green Crescent. The plan was called in by Childs Hill councillor Cory Turner and submitted by Pressfield Limited.
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Local News · FinchleyArtsdepot Finchley receives £25,000 grant for building works
Artsdepot in North Finchley has secured a £25,000 grant from the Christos Lazari Foundation. The funding will be used for essential building repairs and refurbishment, ensuring the arts centre can continue its community and cultural programmes.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodCricklewood Co-op to close November 21 ahead of demolition
The Co-op store at 1-13 Cricklewood Lane will close on November 21, with the entire block set for demolition. Wittington Investments (Properties) Ltd plans to build 331 shared living units in two six-storey blocks and a nine-storey tower.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet care home marks World Food Day with global cuisine
Hugh Myddelton House in East Barnet hosted a World Food Day event, showcasing a variety of international dishes prepared by residents and staff. The celebration aimed to foster togetherness and acknowledge cultural diversity within the care home community.
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Local News · High BarnetBarnet magistrate backs national drive for new recruits
High Barnet magistrate Gwilwyn Wright JP is supporting a national campaign to recruit more people from diverse backgrounds to the magistracy. The Ministry of Justice initiative emphasizes transferable skills like empathy and problem-solving, with magistrates handling 90% of criminal cases.
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Local News · High BarnetCommunity orchard planned for Barnet Playing Fields
A new community orchard is planned for a section of Barnet Playing Fields at Underhill. Planting is scheduled to start early next year, with local politicians expressing support for the initiative aimed at enhancing green space protection.
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Labour forecast to win up to 60 London seats, poll shows strong swing in Barnet
A poll commissioned by PR firm PLMR and carried out by Find Out Now surveyed 6,699 people in late September. It projects Labour winning 59 or 60 of London’s 75 seats, a rise that could reshape representation in Barnet’s constituencies.
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Local News · EdgwareEdgware synagogue appoints Rabbi Debbie Young‑Somers as Senior Rabbi
Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue will be led by Rabbi Debbie Young‑Somers from May 2027, succeeding Rabbi Mark Goldsmith. Chair Joanna Sigalov praised her deep respect across generations, while the community prepares for a leadership transition at the Stonegrove site.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareEdgware artist ends week at Queen Elizabeth’s School, delivers workshops
Simran Kumar, an Edgware artist, completed a week‑long residency at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, on 18 October 2026. He led workshops for year‑nine, GCSE and A‑Level pupils and delivered a lunchtime lecture, stressing that creativity is a habit and a transferable skill.
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