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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council Faces Social Care and Housing Pressures
Barnet Council is experiencing significant pressure on its social care and social housing services, exacerbated by a rise in mental health referrals. The government has announced plans for a National Care Service and increased investment in housing and mental health facilities.
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Tenant wins £7,884 rent repayment over unlicensed HMO
A Muswell Hill tenant has successfully reclaimed nearly £8,000 in rent from her landlord after a tribunal found the property was an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The tenant reported significant issues including mould, fire hazards, and a collapsed ceiling.
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Barnet faces 16 new Gypsy and Traveller pitches target
Barnet Council is set to be allocated a target of 16 new Gypsy and Traveller pitches by 2036/37 under the draft London Plan. The plan proposes varying targets across London boroughs, with Havering expected to deliver the most pitches.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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WorldWandsworth Council Fined for Disabled Woman's Housing Delay
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay £6,300 to a disabled woman, referred to as Miss X, after failing to move her from unsuitable accommodation for over two and a half years. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman cited the council's failure to secure alternative housing and address a persistent leak.
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WorldColindale Residents Face Heatwave Without Air Conditioning
Residents in temporary accommodation at Britannia Point, Colindale, have had their air conditioning switched off while private tenants in the same building continue to use theirs. Temperatures in affected flats have reportedly exceeded 40C.
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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.
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WorldRent Controls Ruled Out for England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed that rent controls will not be introduced in England. She stated that the Renters' Rights Act, implemented in May, is already influencing the rental market. The decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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WorldUK Homes at Risk from Rising Temperatures
A growing number of UK homes are at risk of becoming 'death traps' as temperatures climb. Historical building practices, designed for a milder climate, have left many properties vulnerable to overheating, with limited options for effective cooling.
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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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