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- Property & Planning · Barnet
When the Mayor overrules Barnet: how a call-in actually works
How the Mayor of London can overturn or take over a Barnet planning decision, the three tests that have to be met, the 14-day window at Stage 2, and why you have to object twice if you want City Hall to read it.
Barnet6 min read 
WorldPiano Teacher Banned After Child Image Conviction
David Eccott, a 75-year-old piano teacher, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being convicted of making and distributing indecent images of children. He continued teaching for a year after his arrest before disclosing it to his employer, and later claimed he did not feel he was a risk.
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WorldNo Barnet Restaurants Feature in London Outdoor Dining Guide
A recent guide to London's best outdoor dining locations by Time Out London did not feature any restaurants within the London Borough of Barnet. The publication highlighted a venue in Highgate as the top choice for north London.
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WorldICO Raids Properties in Nuisance Text Message Probe
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has raided properties across the UK linked to five unnamed companies. These firms are suspected of sending 170 million nuisance text messages regarding car finance claims since September 2025, prompting over 12 million complaints.
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WorldLondon’s population falls for first time since 2021, ONS data shows
London’s population dropped 0.3% in 2025 to 9,122,909, the first decline since 2021, with 23 of 33 boroughs losing residents. Net international migration to the UK fell sharply, and it remains unclear how Barnet’s numbers changed. The ONS also recorded the lowest birth numbers since 1978 and the lowest death toll since 2019.
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WorldPrivate pool app Swimple offers London bookings at Bromley and Cheam
Swimple currently shows a private swim spa in Bromley for £70 per hour and an indoor saltwater pool in Cheam for £60 per hour. Reviewers highlighted the facilities’ quality and host responsiveness.
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WorldBarbican Estate Ranks Second in Time Out’s 2026 Global Beauty List
Time Out London’s 2026 guide placed the Barbican Estate second among the world’s most beautiful buildings, only behind the Taj Mahal. The estate, Grade II-listed since 2001, is set for a £240 million redesign starting in 2027 that will add a new wayfinding system.
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Robotaxi testing begins in Brent with Apollo Go cars
Apollo Go vehicles are being tested in Brent with human drivers ready to take control. Freenow by Lyft says the trial aims to support professional drivers and offer greener travel choices. Other firms, including Uber and Waymo, are also pursuing approval for automated taxis in the capital.
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WorldHeatwave Poses Risk to Dogs in Barnet
As southern England braces for temperatures potentially reaching 35°C, Barnet dog owners are being alerted to the dangers of heatstroke for their pets. Specific breeds are identified as more vulnerable.
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WorldLondon Faces 'Very High' Wildfire Risk
London is under a 'very high' risk of wildfires as temperatures climb towards 35C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for southern England, urging caution during the hot spell.
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WorldBarnet Residents Warned Over Garden Fire Risk
With temperatures set to reach 34C, the London Fire Brigade is issuing a stark warning to Barnet residents about the increased risk of garden fires. Crews have already dealt with over a thousand incidents this past weekend.
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WorldBarnet Bus Drivers Face Extreme Heat
Bus drivers in Barnet and across London are reporting dangerously high temperatures in their cabs, with some reaching 40C. Faulty air conditioning and concerns over safety are leading to calls for improved working conditions and a 'Bill of Rights'.
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WorldBarnet's River Brent Set for £1.8bn Clean-Up Effort
A ten-year plan to restore London's rivers and waterways has been launched, backed by £1.8 billion from water companies, boroughs, and charities. The River Brent catchment, which includes areas of Barnet, is among ten locations earmarked for significant clean-up investment.
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WorldSwifts Face Record Groundings Amidst Heatwaves
Record numbers of young swifts are being found grounded across the UK, particularly in London and the Home Counties. Hot weather is forcing fledglings out of nests prematurely, leading to an unprecedented number of casualties that rescue groups are struggling to manage.
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Council 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 Finchley
Barnet'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 · Barnet
Schools 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 - Lifestyle & Food · Barnet
Where to eat in Barnet and Finchley: a guide by neighbourhood
Eating out across Barnet, neighbourhood by neighbourhood: Golders Green’s kosher restaurants, Finchley’s high streets, Hendon and Edgware, and the pubs worth the trip north.
Barnet5 min read - Culture & Arts · Barnet
Things 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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