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Local News · Chipping BarnetHolocaust rescue exhibition opens at Chipping Barnet Library
Between Life and Death, Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust will be displayed at Chipping Barnet Library from 2 November to 13 December. Two booked events, a talk by Maralyn Turgel on 11 November and an opening with Lady Milena Grenfell‑Baines on 18 November, complement the free exhibition.
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Local News · Chipping BarnetArk Pioneer Academy celebrates university places for first sixth formers
Ark Pioneer Academy in Chipping Barnet is celebrating the success of its first sixth formers who have gained places at top universities. The school, which opened in 2019, is consistently oversubscribed and offers 100 sixth form places annually.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's SEND plan gets government approval
Barnet Council's plan to reform services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been approved by the government. The plan aims to create a more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable system for the borough's 8,300 SEND pupils.
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Local News · Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet cafe launches cooking classes for foodbank users
An independent cafe in Chipping Barnet has started a cooking class for local foodbank beneficiaries. The initiative, run by Potter's Pantry, aims to equip recipients with skills to create meals from food parcel ingredients, addressing the challenges of the cost of living crisis.
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Local News · Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet musical revisits Blitz era
A new musical exploring life in 1940s Barnet during the Blitz is set to premiere at The Bull Theatre in Chipping Barnet. 'A Nightingale Sang in Barnet: The Blitz and Beyond' by Blue Door Theatre Company will run from October 15th to 17th.
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Chipping Barnet Foodbank Calls for Realistic Universal Credit Rates
Bob Bevil of Chipping Barnet Foodbank has called for Universal Credit rates to be recalculated using a methodology similar to the Living Wage. He states current benefit levels are historical and arbitrary, failing to account for rising essential costs.
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Dame Theresa Villiers to leave Parliament for UCL academic role
Dame Theresa Villiers, the former Conservative MP for Chipping Barnet, has announced she will not stand at the next general election. She plans to focus on an academic career, undertaking postgraduate research at University College London.
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Council & Politics · Chipping BarnetVilliers rules out Chipping Barnet election comeback
Dame Theresa Villiers has announced she will not stand as the Conservative candidate for Chipping Barnet at the next general election. The former MP, who lost the seat in 2024, will instead pursue writing and an academic career at UCL.
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Chipping Barnet set for Conservative gain, poll suggests
Chipping Barnet is among the London constituencies projected to switch from Labour to Conservative at the next general election, according to a new poll. The survey also suggests Finchley and Golders Green could see a similar shift.
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Barnet faces 7,000 Green Belt homes under Mayor’s London Plan
Barnet Council has formally objected to the Mayor of London’s draft plan that proposes 7,000 new homes on the borough’s Green Belt. The consultation closes on 15 October 2026, with at least half of all new homes required to be affordable.
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Council & Politics · Chipping BarnetMays Lane parking charges cut to one hour after trader petition
Barnet Council has reduced parking charges on Mays Lane, Chipping Barnet, to a single hour between 2pm and 3pm after traders warned all-day fees threatened their businesses. The experimental change runs until 3 February 2027, with residents invited to comment by 3 January 2027.
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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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Council & Politics · Chipping BarnetBarnet MPs Retain Key Government Roles
Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman remains Minister for Courts and Legal Services, while Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson continues as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury and adds Growth Minister to his responsibilities. Both MPs have maintained their government positions after Andy Burnham became the new prime minister.
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Property & Planning · Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet Foxtons building to become homes
The former Foxtons building at 98-100 High Street in Chipping Barnet is set for a mixed-use redevelopment. Planning permission has been granted for 11 new homes and commercial space, with construction expected soon.
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World · Chipping BarnetBarnet Families Benefit from Summer Savings Schemes
Families in Barnet can take advantage of the Great British Summer Savings scheme, offering reduced VAT on children's meals and attractions. Additionally, children travel free on local buses throughout August, with several local festivals and events scheduled.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Debt Centre Clears £700,000
The London Barnet Debt Centre, a partnership between Christ Church Barnet and The Stable Church Barnet, has assisted people in clearing over £700,000 in debt since its establishment in 2021. The centre offers practical support and face-to-face advice.
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