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- Council & Politics · Finchley
Finchley councillor questions PM job description
A Finchley councillor has highlighted the absence of a formal job description for the UK Prime Minister, questioning the process for selecting national leaders. The issue arose during discussions about planning and change management.
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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.
3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 - 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.
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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.
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Property & Planning · BarnetWhen 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.
Barnet6 min read- Property & Planning · Barnet
How to find, comment on and object to a Barnet planning application
How to search Barnet’s planning register, what the consultation deadlines mean, and which arguments carry weight with planning officers — plus the objections that are routinely disregarded.
Barnet7 min read