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Peter Zinkin
Barnet Press has published 10 stories involving Peter Zinkin, from July 2026 to October 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 Tax Hike Fuels £70m Annual Income Target
Barnet Council's Financial Sustainability Plan anticipates an additional £70 million annually from council tax over three years. This forms the largest part of the strategy to close a £200 million financial gap by 2029/30, though the plan lacks specific details on service reductions or increased charges.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council faces £113.5m deficit by 2028
Barnet Council is projected to have London's largest budget deficit by 2028, nearing £113.5 million. An external review by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government identified 18 recommendations, many with high-risk ratings, following the council's significant borrowing.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council borrows £79.3m amid financial sustainability concerns
Barnet Council borrowed £79.3 million in exceptional financial support during the 2026/27 financial year. An external review by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government made 18 recommendations for the authority, which is projected to have a £113.5 million budget deficit by 2027/28.
Barnet3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 25
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to bring IT systems in-house
Barnet Council will bring its IT systems in-house as its contract with Capita expires. A deal with Ultima Business Solutions fell through due to a merger and increased cost demands, prompting the council to insource services by October 2026.
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Barnet councillor condemns ex-neo-Nazi's Tory advisory role
Barnet Green councillor Charli Thompson has labelled Kemi Badenoch's support for Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with antisemitic convictions, as 'indefensible'. Bonehill-Paine was selected as a Conservative candidate before withdrawing. Barnet council leader Barry Rawlings has also written to his Conservative counterpart criticising the decision.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 - Council & Politics · Barnet
Barnet loses £58m GLA grant after Dollis Valley call-in delay
Barnet Council has forfeited £58 million in Greater London Authority funding after Conservative councillors called in a cabinet decision to purchase 208 affordable homes at Dollis Valley Estate. The delay meant the grant was withdrawn, leaving the regeneration scheme in limbo.
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Council & Politics · Golders GreenBarnet Labour demands Tories drop ex-neo-Nazi adviser
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has written to Conservative opposition leader Peter Zinkin urging him to condemn the appointment of Joshua Bonehill-Paine, jailed for antisemitic offences, as an adviser to the Conservative Party. Zinkin declined, citing rehabilitation principles.
Golders Green5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 52 · Hype 48
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 65 · Hype 50
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.
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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