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Local News · BarnetBarnet Physic Well open day returns on 15 August
The Barnet Physic Well, a historic mineral spring dating to the 1600s, will open to the public on 15 August from 2pm to 4pm. The free event offers a chance to visit the underground chamber and learn about its past as a local landmark believed to have healing properties.
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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.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet to host one of 31 new London mental health hubs
Barnet will be one of 31 London boroughs to receive a new community mental health hub, the Department of Health and Social Care announced. The centres aim to provide earlier support for residents in crisis, reducing waits for specialist care.
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Property & Planning · HendonHendon Way mixed-use building faces HMO conversion and rear extension plans
Residents in Hendon have until the council’s consultation closes to comment on plans to extend and convert a mixed-use building on Hendon Way. The proposal includes a three-storey rear extension, six dormers and the creation of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council excludes public from Dollis Valley regeneration finance meeting
Barnet Council’s sub-committee barred residents from part of a special meeting on the failed Dollis Valley regeneration scheme. The £58.85m Greater London Authority grant was withdrawn after the deal with developer Vistry collapsed, leaving 208 affordable homes unbuilt and vacant blocks at risk of demolition.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodWaitrose signage plans for Cricklewood Broadway store go to consultation
Barnet Council has opened a consultation on signage plans for the new Waitrose store in Cricklewood Broadway. The 1,665 sq metre supermarket will occupy the ground floor of the Eden NW2 development, with a reduced sales area and expanded staff facilities.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC opens 2026/2027 mascot packages for young fans in Edgware
Barnet FC has launched its 2026/2027 mascot packages, offering children in Edgware and beyond a season-long role at home matches. The package includes four matchday tickets, a full home kit, and the chance to walk out with the team before kick-off.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council’s food waste collections reach 100 tonnes weekly after Labour revival
Barnet Council’s reinstated food waste collection service now gathers over 100 tonnes weekly, following its March 2026 relaunch. The scheme, cut in 2018 despite Mayor of London advice, has logged two million collections with only 17 fox-related spillage complaints, the council reports.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Council loses £58.85m GLA grant for Dollis Valley affordable homes
Barnet Council has lost a £58.85 million Greater London Authority grant for affordable housing in Dollis Valley, delaying the redevelopment. A call-in sub-committee will review the decision on 4 August 2026 amid resident objections and financial uncertainty.
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Fly-tipping in Barnet: £500 for a first offence, £350 if you pay quickly
Barnet fines fly-tipping at £500 for a first offence, reduced to £350 within fourteen days, rising to £600 for a second and prosecution for a third. This covers how to report a tip, the penalties for littering and dog fouling, and what happens if you do not pay.
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Barnet bulky waste collection: £46.71 for up to three items
Barnet charges £46.71 to collect one to three bulky items, rising in bands to £119.30 for ten. This covers what counts as an item, what they will take, the 6am rule that catches people out, and what is excluded.
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Barnet Council pledges more work experience after Colindale student protest
Barnet Council will increase work experience placements and convene local businesses after 30 students from Hendon School and St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School protested outside its Colindale offices. The council currently offers ten places and does not coordinate business offers.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet Gays to host third anniversary social meetup on 12 August
Barnet Gays will mark three years of monthly social meetups with an event on 12 August 2026. The free gatherings, held in Barnet, provide a space for gay men to meet locally without travelling to central London. Upcoming dates include 16 September and 14 October.
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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.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council now split evenly between Labour and Conservatives
Barnet Council is evenly divided between Labour and Conservative councillors for the first time, with one Green councillor holding the balance. Charli Thompson, elected in Woodhouse ward, says residents voted for change but parties are resisting it. She reports being heckled during a previous deputation on adult social care.
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Dollis Valley estate restart in Burnt Oak delivers 208 affordable homes after delay
Construction of 208 affordable homes on the Dollis Valley estate in Burnt Oak will begin in September 2026 after a three-year delay. Barnet Council approved a revised plan, dropping 221 previously agreed homes, to secure a £58.85m Greater London Authority grant.
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WorldBarnes Park Plans Include Climate Refuge
Plans submitted to Richmond Council propose a significant overhaul of Vine Road Recreation Ground in Barnes. The redevelopment includes a new pavilion designed as a climate refuge and emergency base, alongside a wetland area, woodland adventure zone, and skatepark.
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WorldMPs Criticise Health Bill's Removal of Council Health Board Seats
Proposed reforms to NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in London would replace local authority nominees with individuals chosen by the Mayor of London. MPs argue this move, detailed in the Health Bill, removes vital local representation and understanding of social care needs.
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WorldEdgware Road McDonald's late-night bid refused
A McDonald's on Edgware Road has had its application to extend weekday closing times to 2.30am refused by Westminster City Council. Objections were raised by residents and the Met Police, citing concerns over noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour.
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WorldBurnham Questions AI in Hiring, Proposes Placement Priority
Andy Burnham has criticised the reliance on virtual interviews and AI in job applications, stating they fail to capture personality and passion. He proposed prioritising companies offering work placements for government contracts and suggested expanding technical education routes to 14-year-olds.
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