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Simon Radford
Barnet Press has published 6 stories involving Simon Radford, from August 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 · Barnet
Barnet 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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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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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council faces £200m budget gap
Barnet Council is grappling with a £200 million budget deficit, driven by increasing demand for social care and children's services. A recent report recommends exploring council tax hikes and potential reductions in bin collection frequency.
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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.
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Barnet Council Considers 5% Tax Hike, Fortnightly Bin Collections
Barnet Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £200 million deficit that could rise to £243.5 million by 2030-31. Options being considered include a 5% council tax increase and switching bin collections to a fortnightly schedule, a move that could save £400,000 annually.
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