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Council & Politics · East BarnetÖncü Food Centre evicted from East Barnet allotment
Öncü Food Centre and its director, Suleyman Tekagac, have been ordered to leave an East Barnet allotment site. Wandsworth County Court ruled the land was used for commercial storage without permission, and ordered the restoration of the site and payment of Enfield Council's legal costs.
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Property & Planning · WhetstoneWhetstone leaseholders demand answers after year of power cuts and broken promises
Residents at Thatcham Court in Whetstone say freeholder Beechwood Developers Ltd started construction without notice, left power cables exposed, and refused to provide safety documents. Barnet Council found no planning breaches but says lease disputes lie outside its remit.
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WorldUnauthorised Airport Car Park Expands Despite Enforcement
An unauthorised car park near Stansted Airport has nearly doubled in size since receiving an enforcement notice to close. Customers have reported chaotic scenes upon returning from holidays, including transport issues and vehicle damage. The site's appeal means it can continue operating until a planning hearing, not expected before 2027.
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