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Alan Schneiderman
Barnet Press has published 6 stories involving Alan Schneiderman, from July 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Council & Politics · HendonHendon residents lose fight as council renews parklet licence
On 15 September Barnet Council approved the renewal of a parklet licence at 134 Brent Street, Hendon, to run until January 2027. Over 500 residents had signed a petition for its removal, but the council said dismantling would cost up to £5,000 and noted no recorded antisocial incidents.
Hendon5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 32
Council & Politics · HendonHendon parklet licence to be renewed despite opposition
Barnet Council has decided to allow the renewal of a licence for a parklet outside Pita Street restaurant in Hendon. The decision comes despite a petition with over 500 signatures opposing the structure, with concerns raised about parking and antisocial behaviour.
Hendon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 20
Council & Politics · Burnt OakBarnet Council starts Burnt Oak flood defence work
Barnet Council has begun construction on a flood alleviation scheme in Burnt Oak, focusing on Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space. The project involves landscape adjustments and tree planting to mitigate climate change impacts and reduce flood risk to local properties.
Burnt Oak3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council’s food waste collections reach 100 tonnes weekly after Labour revival
Barnet Council’s reinstated food waste collection service now gathers over 100 tonnes weekly, following its March 2026 relaunch. The scheme, cut in 2018 despite Mayor of London advice, has logged two million collections with only 17 fox-related spillage complaints, the council reports.
Barnet4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Council & Politics · Burnt OakWatling Park Gains Green Flag Status
Watling Park in Burnt Oak has been awarded Green Flag status. The park recently underwent a £1.5 million transformation, including diverting the Burnt Oak Brook to reduce flood risk. This achievement highlights the success of the Action for Silk Stream project.
Burnt Oak3 min readTrust 85 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council faces scrutiny over parking zone plans
Barnet Council's handling of controlled parking zones, particularly the Underhill CPZ, is under scrutiny. Opposition leader Peter Zinkin has voiced worries that resident feedback might be disregarded. A decision on the scheme is expected by December.
Barnet3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35