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44 stories from and about East Barnet, mostly local news, council & politics, property & planning. The most recent ran on 25 October 2026. Page 2 of 3.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet fire blamed on smoking materials
A fire in East Barnet's Freezywater neighbourhood, which started in a garden and spread to a neighbouring house, has been attributed by the London Fire Brigade to the unsafe disposal of smoking materials. Six adults escaped the property unharmed.
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Council & Politics · East BarnetEnfield Council Adopts New Four-Year Plan Amidst Debate
Enfield Council has approved its new four-year plan, 'Delivering for Enfield', for 2026-30. The plan outlines priorities including cleaner streets and safer neighbourhoods. Councillors voted to adopt the plan, with Conservative members in favour and Labour and Green members abstaining.
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Business · East BarnetEast Barnet PR firm wins two industry awards
East Barnet-based public relations company Serendipity PR has secured two accolades at the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026. The firm was honoured for its purpose-led services and its impact in communications.
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Council & Politics · East BarnetÖncü Food Centre evicted from East Barnet allotment
Öncü Food Centre and its director, Suleyman Tekagac, have been ordered to leave an East Barnet allotment site. Wandsworth County Court ruled the land was used for commercial storage without permission, and ordered the restoration of the site and payment of Enfield Council's legal costs.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet food pantry hosts tabletop sale for families
Ordnance Pantry in East Barnet is holding a tabletop sale on Saturday, September 12th, to raise money for its services. The pantry supports over 30 families weekly with groceries and offers a community café with hot meals for £1.
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Council & Politics · East BarnetEnfield Send services rated highest possible by inspectors
Inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission have awarded Enfield's local area special educational needs and disabilities (Send) partnership the highest possible outcome. The report found positive experiences for children but highlighted concerns over waiting times for assessments.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet dog owner fined £1,850 for barking German shepherd
A German shepherd owner from East Barnet has been ordered to pay £1,850 after failing to control his dog's incessant barking. Yasar Mustafa was prosecuted by Enfield Council for breaching a noise abatement notice.
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Local News · East BarnetVintage buses return to historic East Barnet route
A special heritage day will see vintage London buses from the 1950s to the 1970s operate a free service on the historic 106 bus route. The event celebrates 45 years of Stagecoach at Ash Grove.
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Marie Curie launches end-of-life care in East Barnet hospital ED
Marie Curie has launched a new end-of-life care service within the emergency department at North Middlesex University Hospital in East Barnet. The initiative, a partnership with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, seeks to identify patients with palliative needs sooner and ensure coordinated, compassionate care.
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Local News · East BarnetLee and Nancy Carter return to EastEnders this autumn
Lee and Nancy Carter are set to return to Albert Square this autumn as part of a storyline that coincides with the departure of their mother, Linda Carter. Executive producer Ben Wadey confirmed the news, promising a dramatic plot for viewers.
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Culture & Arts · East BarnetRevel Puck Circus to perform in Barnet
The Revel Puck Circus is set to present its latest production, A Glimmer Daze Gambit, at Oak Hill Park in Barnet. The show, which explores themes of belonging, features international artists and a blend of acrobatics, mime, and clowning.
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Also affecting East Barnet
Borough-wide and national stories that name East Barnet or bear directly on it.
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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Property & Planning · New BarnetBarnet Council launches estate agency to tackle empty homes
Barnet Council has opened a new estate agency, Bumblebee Property, in New Barnet. The service aims to bring long-term empty homes back into use by offering landlords grants of up to £40,000 if they let their properties through Bumblebee for five years.
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WorldHome Office data show hate crimes rise 7% to 146,825 in year to March 2026
Police‑recorded hate crimes in England and Wales increased by 7% to 146,825 in the year to March 2026. Anti‑Muslim offences jumped 15% while antisemitic hate crime remains at an unacceptably high level, according to the Home Office, the British Muslim Trust and the Community Security Trust.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet depot workers reject 18‑month backpay offer, council faces strike
Barnet Council’s second offer of 18 months’ backpay for depot staff was turned down in a September ballot with more than 90% turnout. Unison says the council must improve the offer by 9 October or risk a strike ballot in November and possible action in December.
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Local News · New BarnetNew Barnet pub nominated as Asset of Community Value
Former customers have nominated the Builders Arms pub in New Barnet for Asset of Community Value status. The pub is currently for sale for £595,000, and the nomination aims to provide protection to allow time for a new owner to come forward. Barnet Council will now consider the application.
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Local News · New BarnetRailway Bell pub in New Barnet earns five‑star hygiene rating
The Railway Bell on East Barnet Road has been given a five‑star hygiene rating by Barnet Council inspectors. The rating appears on Scores On The Doors, and manager Stephanie Evans praised staff effort. The rating informs customers about food safety standards at the pub.
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Business · FinchleyDurum Restaurant in Finchley fined for underpaying five workers £977.92
Durum Ocakbasi Limited, trading as Durum Restaurant on Ballards Lane, Finchley, failed to pay five employees the legal minimum wage. The government named the business in a 3 September enforcement round that returned £4m to underpaid workers nationwide.
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Barnet GP Surgeries Face Pressure from New Housing
New housing developments in High Barnet and New Barnet are set to increase the local population by over 2,000. However, campaigners state that assurances from developers about GP capacity have been misleading, with plans to expand East Barnet Health Centre appearing to be shelved.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Vale gardens left dry as council repairs stall
Residents on a guided walk through Barnet Vale’s public gardens learned the water feature at Highlands Gardens has been out of service for months. The 1931 park, once part of the Lyonsdown Estate, sits alongside Greenhill Gardens and a community garden at St John’s URC.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetThings to do in Barnet: parks, markets, museums and days out
A guide to what there is to do across Barnet — the parks worth the trip, the borough’s museums and historic sites, its markets, and where to go when the weather turns.
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WorldNew Padel Courts Approved for East Barnet
Enfield Council has approved plans for its first council-owned padel courts at Southbury Leisure Centre. The development includes three courts, a canopy, and floodlights, with construction expected to start soon.
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Property & PlanningEast Barnet Pub Approved as HMO Despite Backdating
Enfield Council has granted part retrospective planning permission for the former Station Tavern pub in East Barnet to be used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The approval backdates permission to April this year, despite evidence suggesting prior use.
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World · Chipping BarnetBarnet Families Benefit from Summer Savings Schemes
Families in Barnet can take advantage of the Great British Summer Savings scheme, offering reduced VAT on children's meals and attractions. Additionally, children travel free on local buses throughout August, with several local festivals and events scheduled.
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