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Barnet Council
Barnet Press has published 29 stories involving Barnet Council, from February 2026 to July 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council now split evenly between Labour and Conservatives
Barnet Council is evenly divided between Labour and Conservative councillors for the first time, with one Green councillor holding the balance. Charli Thompson, elected in Woodhouse ward, says residents voted for change but parties are resisting it. She reports being heckled during a previous deputation on adult social care.
Barnet5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
WorldLondon to see near-total solar eclipse on 12 August
A partial solar eclipse will darken London skies on 12 August, with the moon covering 90% of the sun. The event, peaking at 7:13 pm, will last nearly two hours. Weather forecasts suggest dry conditions, improving visibility for the rare phenomenon.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Council & Politics · Golders GreenBarnet Tories accuse MP of wasting money over Temple Fortune flags
Barnet Conservatives have criticised Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman after she called for the removal of unauthorised Union Jack flags in Temple Fortune. The council said it would only act if there were health and safety concerns, not to spend limited funds on repeated removals.
Golders Green4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 50
Property & Planning · BarnetCouncil housing in Barnet: the register, bidding, and help if you are at risk of losing your home
How Barnet’s housing register and bidding system work, what the priority bands mean in practice, and what the council must do if you are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Barnet7 min read
Council & Politics · North FinchleyBarnet's recycling centre: what you can take to Summers Lane, and the rules that catch people out
A guide to Barnet’s reuse and recycling centre at Summers Lane: what it accepts, the vehicle and booking rules that turn people away at the gate, and what to do with items it will not take.
North Finchley5 min read
Local News · BarnetSchools in Barnet: how admissions work, and what actually decides a place
How school admissions work in Barnet: the primary and secondary deadlines, what an oversubscription criterion actually means, how the borough’s grammar schools differ, and what to do if you are refused a place.
Barnet7 min read- Local News · Barnet
Barnet library opening times, and what they offer beyond books
Staffed and self-service opening times for Barnet’s libraries, and what a library card actually provides: study and work space, free digital access, children’s activities and local archives.
Barnet4 min read 
Property & Planning · BarnetHow to find, comment on and object to a Barnet planning application
How to search Barnet’s planning register, what the consultation deadlines mean, and which arguments carry weight with planning officers — plus the objections that are routinely disregarded.
Barnet7 min read- Transport & TfL · Barnet
Barnet parking permit: zones, prices and how to appeal a PCN
How to get a Barnet parking permit, what the controlled parking zones mean in practice, and the full appeal route for a penalty charge notice — including the stages most people never reach.
Barnet6 min read 
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet bin collections: what goes where, and what to do when one is missed
A practical guide to rubbish and recycling in Barnet: which materials go in which container, how garden waste works, the rules that get a bin left behind, and how to report a missed collection.
Barnet5 min read
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet council tax: what the bands mean and how to challenge yours
Council tax bands in Barnet are based on 1991 property values, not current ones. This guide explains how bands are set, what your bill is made up of, who can get a discount, and how to challenge a band you think is wrong.
Barnet6 min read
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 80 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council Challenges Mayor on Green Belt Plans
Barnet Council has stated the Mayor of London does not have the authority to change its Green Belt boundaries. This follows the draft London Plan identifying areas within the borough for potential redevelopment, subject to specific 'sustainable location tests'.
Barnet3 min read
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to consult on draft youth strategy
Barnet Council has agreed to consult the public on a new draft youth strategy designed to make the borough a place where young people feel they belong. The ten-year plan will champion inclusion for those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Barnet3 min read
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
Council & Politics · Golders GreenMP demands flag removal from Barnet lamp posts
Sarah Sackman MP has urged Barnet Council to remove St George's and Union flags from lamp posts in Temple Fortune. The MP stated the flags were erected without permission and have caused division and intimidation among residents.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Property & Planning · HendonSilk Stream West Hendon Homes Approved to Rise
Barnet Council's planning committee has unanimously approved an expansion of the Silk Stream project in West Hendon, adding 227 homes. The development will now feature 1,564 homes in total, with a significant increase in affordable housing units.
Hendon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 55
Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet School to Get Temporary SEND Facilities
Barnet Council has approved plans to construct temporary modular buildings at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The new facilities are intended to provide 35 much-needed school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Whetstone3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 50
Property & Planning · High BarnetBarnet House Plans for 7-Bedroom HMO
Plans have been submitted to Barnet Council to convert a house at 10 Glenthorne Road into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposal includes significant extensions and structural alterations to the existing property.
High Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Property & Planning · Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet Foxtons building to become homes
The former Foxtons building at 98-100 High Street in Chipping Barnet is set for a mixed-use redevelopment. Planning permission has been granted for 11 new homes and commercial space, with construction expected soon.
Chipping Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet Libraries Launch Music-Themed Summer Reading Challenge
Barnet libraries have launched their annual summer reading challenge, 'Read to the Beat', encouraging children aged four to 12 to read at least six books. The initiative celebrates music with themed events throughout August.
Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Property & Planning · HendonBarnet Council Approves Silk Stream Home Expansion
Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of homes at the Silk Stream project in West Hendon by 227. The development will now provide a total of 1,564 homes, including a significant rise in affordable housing units.
Hendon3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 50
Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet Council to build temporary Send classrooms
Barnet Council is constructing temporary modular classrooms at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The initiative aims to create 35 much-needed places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) by September.
Whetstone3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Property & Planning · FinchleyFinchley Homes Set for Flat Conversion
Proposals have been lodged for the redevelopment of two neighbouring properties in Finchley. The plans aim to convert the houses into multiple self-contained flats, incorporating basement works, new extensions, and on-site parking facilities.
Finchley2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Crime & Safety · HendonHendon Shopkeeper Fined for Knife Sale to Teen
Mustafa Deger, owner of the Good for You convenience store in Hendon, has been fined £4,100 for selling a kitchen knife to a 15-year-old. The sale occurred during an undercover operation by Barnet Council's trading standards team as part of Operation Sceptre.
Hendon3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Property & Planning · Burnt OakEdgware Site Faces Major Redevelopment Plans
Plans for a significant redevelopment of a site on Burnt Oak Broadway in Edgware have been submitted to Barnet Council. The complex proposal involves demolishing parts of an existing structure, restoring other sections, and adding new construction.
Burnt Oak3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 44 · Hype 12
Local News · BarnetBarnet Market Trader Honoured for 65 Years' Service
David Bone, a long-serving trader at Barnet Market, has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award at the London Borough of Barnet Civic Awards 2026 for his 65 years of dedication. He was undergoing cancer treatment at the time.
Barnet2 min readTrust 58 · Craft 73 · Hype 20
Transport & TfL · ColindaleColindale Tube Station's New Ticket Hall Opens
Colindale Tube station has unveiled its new ticket hall, providing step-free access to the Northern Line for the first time. The upgrade, funded by multiple partners, aims to support the area's rapid growth and improve passenger experience.
Colindale3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 73 · Hype 20
Council & Politics · HendonBarnet Fly-Tipping Fines Exceed £100,000
Barnet Council collected over £100,000 in fines from fly-tippers during 2025. A total of 147 fixed penalty notices were issued as part of a crackdown involving new CCTV measures and increased patrols.
Hendon3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 64 · Hype 15