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Transport & TfL · Burnt OakBurnt Oak Station car park closed until winter 2027/28
The car park at Burnt Oak Station in Watling Avenue has been closed by Barnet Council to allow Transport for London to carry out essential step-free access works. The closure is expected to last until winter 2027/28, prompting concerns from a local community group.
Burnt Oak4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20- Property & Planning · Edgware
Edgware HMO Application Faces Scrutiny Amid Wider Licensing Changes
Brent Council is reviewing five applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with one in Edgware proposing a seven-bedroom, ten-person dwelling. This comes as the council implements a new licensing scheme for smaller HMOs, aiming to improve standards across the borough.
Edgware3 min readTrust 46 · Craft 85 · Hype 15 - Local News · Finchley
Finchley's College Farm Set for Public Reopening
Finchley's historic College Farm, closed to the public since 2001, is set to reopen thanks to financial support from the Jeremy Coller Foundation. The farm, originally established in the 1880s, aims to return to its role as an educational and leisure space.
Finchley3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 71 · Hype 20 - Council & Politics · Barnet
Dollis Valley Estate Regeneration Deal Collapses, £58.85m Grant Lost
A regeneration deal for Barnet's Dollis Valley Estate has collapsed, resulting in the loss of a £58.85 million Greater London Authority grant. Barnet Council now faces significant demolition costs and uncertainty over the future of condemned blocks.
Barnet5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 30 - Local News · Cricklewood
Waitrose to open 18,000 sq ft store in Cricklewood this autumn
An 18,000 square foot Waitrose store is set to open on Cricklewood Broadway this autumn. Located at 194-196 Cricklewood Broadway, the supermarket is part of a wider investment by the company to reach new customers. Some local residents have voiced concerns about potential shoplifting.
Cricklewood3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Local News · Barnet
Akshaya Patra UK tackles holiday hunger in 30 boroughs
Akshaya Patra UK is providing meals to children from low-income families across 30 London boroughs as part of its Holiday Hunger Programme. The initiative aims to combat food insecurity during school holidays, with meals prepared in the charity's north London kitchen.
Barnet3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 20 - Council & Politics · Barnet
Grenfell-linked director appointed at Barnet Group
Laura Johnson, who was director of housing at Kensington and Chelsea Council during the Grenfell Tower fire, has been appointed group director of development and property at The Barnet Group. The role was advertised with a salary up to £157,078. Barnet Council stated the appointment was made on merit.
Barnet3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Local News · Edgware
Park High School students achieve strong A-level results
Park High School in Stanmore has reported strong A-level results for 2026, with 65% of students achieving grades A*-C. The school received a 'good' rating from Ofsted in 2025, and students have secured places at leading universities.
Edgware2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 20 - Local News · Edgware
Avanti House School Achieves Record A-Level Results
Avanti House Secondary School in Stanmore has reported its strongest A-level results to date. The school saw 42.7 per cent of all entries achieve grades of A* or A, a substantial increase from the previous year. The average points score per pupil also saw a notable rise.
Edgware3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - World
TfL admits fare evasion loss could be £211m annually
Transport for London (TfL) may be losing up to £211 million each year due to fare evasion, an internal review has revealed. This figure is £21 million higher than previously stated, with officials acknowledging data collection limitations lead to a 10 per cent reduction in official loss estimates.
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Barnet faces higher housing targets, Green Belt development
Barnet is set to face the highest housing target in London under the draft London Plan, requiring 32,730 new homes between 2028 and 2038. The plan also designates parts of Mill Hill and Chipping Barnet as growth locations and mandates 7,000 homes on Green Belt land.
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WorldDisabled tenants fear fire safety despite new evacuation plans
Disabled residents in high-rise flats are still living in fear over fire safety, campaigners have warned. New regulations for Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans have come into force, but many disabled tenants are not eligible or feel landlords are not acting sufficiently.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyO2 Centre O2 Centre redevelopment plans approved by Camden Council
Camden Council's planning committee has approved revised plans for the O2 Centre redevelopment in Finchley Road. The changes permit taller buildings and reduce the number of affordable homes, with developer Landsec citing rising construction costs and interest rates.
Finchley3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Crime & Safety · Golders GreenGolders Green memorial wall arsonist pleads guilty
Ali Fallahi, 46, has pleaded guilty to arson at a memorial wall in Golders Green. The fire, which occurred on 27 April, was started in a cabinet beside the wall and quickly extinguished. Sentencing is scheduled for 16 October at Harrow Crown Court.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyFinchley Home Demolished for Two New Semi-Detached Houses
A residential property in Cyprus Road, Finchley, is set to be demolished and replaced with two new semi-detached homes. The redevelopment proposal, submitted to Barnet Council, also includes plans for new access, parking, outbuildings, and air source heat pumps.
Finchley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Local News · FinchleyDuke's Aldridge Academy GCSE results show 42% at grade 4+
Duke’s Aldridge Academy in Finchley published its GCSE results on August 20. 42 per cent of students achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. The school recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.15.
Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Local News · FinchleyUCS Finchley pupils achieve record GCSE results
University College School (UCS) in Finchley has announced its best-ever GCSE results. 58 per cent of Year 11 pupils received top grades, with 19 students achieving straight 9s. The school's headmaster praised the pupils' hard work and the staff's dedication.
Finchley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Property & Planning · WhetstoneWhetstone leaseholders demand answers after year of power cuts and broken promises
Residents at Thatcham Court in Whetstone say freeholder Beechwood Developers Ltd started construction without notice, left power cables exposed, and refused to provide safety documents. Barnet Council found no planning breaches but says lease disputes lie outside its remit.
Whetstone5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 50- Council & Politics · Barnet
Barnet Council faces £113.5m deficit by 2028, second largest in England
Barnet Council is projected to have a £113.5m budget deficit by 2027/28, the second largest in England. The authority received £55.7m in exceptional financial support for 2025/26 and plans £9.42m in savings for next year, while residents face a £77 increase in band D council tax.
Barnet5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 35 - Council & Politics · Barnet
CIPFA review finds Barnet Council’s strategy fails to deliver for residents
An independent review by CIPFA has found Barnet Council’s financial problems stem from a failure to turn strategies into action. The report highlights late agenda papers, weak scrutiny, and a cautious culture delaying decisions, while warning of risks in the capital programme and joint ventures.
Barnet5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70