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Local News · HendonHendon hosts free sustainability games for climate action week
Creative Sensemaking CIC will host free interactive sustainability games at Middlesex University's Hendon campus on Tuesday 13th October 2026. The event, supported by a grant from the North London Waste Authority, aims to educate residents on reducing waste and environmental impact.
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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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Property & Planning · FinchleyNorth Finchley Home Plans Include Garage Conversion
Plans have been submitted for alterations to a property on Granville Road in North Finchley. The proposals include converting part of the garage into a habitable room and adding a first-floor side extension. Changes to windows are also part of the application.
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Property & Planning · BarnetNew travellers' site application lodged for Arkley Green Belt land
A new application for 12 travellers' caravans on a one-and-a-quarter-acre site off Rowley Lane, Arkley, has been submitted to Barnet Council. The proposal follows a recent High Court decision allowing a separate travellers' site on nearby Green Belt land.
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Local News · High BarnetFirefighters replenish Hadley Green pond after fish deaths
Firefighters have pumped mains water into Hadley Green Brewery Pond to address critically low levels that led to the deaths of more than a dozen carp. Barnet Council and the Environment Agency are considering further aeration methods.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet leader addresses antisemitism rise post-October 7th
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has marked the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, highlighting a rise in antisemitic hate and abuse within the borough and reaffirming commitment to community safety.
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Local News · FinchleyBelsize Library marks 90 years with Victoria Coren Mitchell
Belsize Library, a Grade II listed building in Finchley, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this month. Victoria Coren Mitchell will attend a launch event on October 15, marking nine decades of community service. The library, originally opened in 1937, is now managed by The Winchester Project.
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Local News · ColindaleColindale Fixathon joins world record attempt
Colindale will host a free Fixathon on October 10 as part of Barnet Climate Action Week. The event aims to contribute to a London-wide world record attempt for the most household items repaired in a single week.
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WorldWinchmore Hill mansion plan recommended for approval
A proposal for a seven-bedroom detached house with a swimming pool on a former tennis court in Winchmore Hill has been recommended for approval by planning officers. The decision follows 62 public objections.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Green councillor backs 'Zionism is Racism' motion
Barnet's sole Green councillor, Charli Thompson, has supported a national Green Party conference motion labelling 'Zionism is Racism'. The decision has drawn strong condemnation from local Labour and Conservative leaders, who have labelled the motion an act of antisemitism.
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Local News · North FinchleyNorth Finchley brewery wins national CAMRA award
London Brewing Company, based in North Finchley, has received the John Young Memorial Award from the London branches of CAMRA. The award celebrates significant contributions to real ale and pub culture in the capital.
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Local News · High BarnetBrewery Pond fish deaths prompt Environment Agency probe
At least a dozen large fish have been found dead in Brewery Pond on Hadley Green. Barnet Council has asked the Environment Agency to investigate the cause, believed to be lack of oxygen due to drought and unprecedented low water levels.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to Pilot Potty Training Scheme
Barnet Council is set to launch a new pilot scheme aimed at improving children's toilet training before they start school. The initiative follows a successful programme in York and aims to increase the number of pupils ready for reception class.
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Business · Brent CrossBusinesses must RSVP for Brent Cross Town hub breakfast on 15 October
A breakfast event at 4 Arbour Street, Brent Cross Town, on 15 October will showcase the first office building in the development. Barry Rawlings, leader of Barnet Council, will speak, and businesses must confirm attendance via Eventbrite by 9 October.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Joins North London Coalition to Tackle Gambling Harms
Barnet Council is collaborating with Haringey, Camden, Enfield, and Islington in the North London Tackling Gambling Harms Coalition. The initiative aims to engage communities to better understand residents' experiences with gambling-related harm.
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Local News · ColindaleColindale Station Redevelopment Wins Top Engineering Awards
Colindale Station Redevelopment has been awarded Best Project, Large and Team of the Year at the ICE London Awards 2026. The scheme addressed long-standing issues of congestion and accessibility at the Northern line station.
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Local News · Golders GreenSt Mary's School launches year-round childcare
St Mary’s School in Golders Green has launched a new year-round childcare and holiday provision in partnership with holiday camp provider Let’s Leap. The service will be open during all school holidays except for one week at Christmas and one week at the end of the summer holiday.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to hire two assistant directors for £200k annually
Barnet Council plans to spend at least £200,000 each year on two new assistant director positions. These roles are intended to help manage the council's significant projected budget deficit and improve financial sustainability.
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Property & Planning · BarnetPlans submitted for 7-bedroom house in multiple occupation on Brent Street
Barnet Council is considering plans to convert a residential property at 6 Brent Mansions into a seven-bedroom house in multiple occupation. The proposal includes adding an additional storey to the building. Numerous other planning applications for extensions and property modifications have also been submitted across the borough.
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Local News · BarnetSporting Chance campaign raises £955,000 for youth programmes
The Sporting Chance campaign, in partnership with Greenhouse Sports, has successfully raised £955,000. A significant portion will fund Greenhouse Sports' programmes across London, while other funds will support four additional charities, two of which are based in the London Borough of Barnet.
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