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Chipping Barnet’s top petitions this week
Constituents continue to oppose ID cards and a recognition of a Palestinian state reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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More flu patients in the Royal Free London last week
An average of 45 flu patients were being treated by the main hospital trust covering Barnet in the week to 7th December reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Barnet restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
Hello Pizzas in Hendon has new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
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Staff cuts at Met Police still being considered amid funding warning
The force has already identified a £20m budget gap in 2026/27 but may also face a lower-than-expected funding settlement from the Home Office
More alcohol-specific deaths recorded in Barnet
32 deaths from alcohol-specific conditions were recorded in Barnet in 2024 reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Royal Free London: how long patients waited for NHS treatment in October
137,088 patients were waiting for treatment at the main hospital trust covering Barnet at the end of October reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Homelessness rate in Barnet among highest in England
7,413 people were homeless in Barnet as of June reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Buses slowing down across London as ‘endless traffic’ hinders journeys
New cycle lanes also blamed for longer bus journey times as mayor is urged to take action
Food hygiene ratings given to four Barnet establishments
Four Barnet outlets have new ratings from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Student bus stop art campaign target online misogyny
Work by Middlesex University students Helena Lara and Jessica Lynch is on display at over 40 bus shelters around Barnet this week
Plans for hundreds of homes on tube station car park rejected by councillors
Councillors cite scale of the eleven-storey scheme and loss of parking as the main issues with TfL-backed proposal at High Barnet Station
More flu patients in the Royal Free London than this time last year
The main hospital group covering Barnet has seen an increase in flu patients reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Plans for 1,500 homes on leisure centre site rejected as 'overbearing'
Plans to build up to 1,500 homes and a new leisure centre in North Finchley have been rejected after fears that the scheme would be “overbearing”.
Finance chief “proud” despite applying for even bigger bailout to balance council budget
Cabinet member for finance Simon Radford says the council will ask central government from £88 million of exceptional financial support for 2026/27 reports David Floyd
Barnet road closures: one for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
One delay on the M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Councillors vote to reject plans for 1,500 homes in North Finchley
The plans by Regal to redevelop Great North Leisure Park were strongly opposed by residents and a local MP
‘Cohesive strategy’ needed in London to tackle violence against women on transport
Calls for a 'Vision Zero' approach to eradicate attacks and abuse of women and girls on the tube, rail and bus networks in the capital
The school where teachers mimed along to K-Pop Demon Hunters
Staff at The Compton School raised over £1,400 for Movember with events including a Mathsathon, quizzes and a K-Pop Demon Hunters lip-sync video.
Food hygiene ratings given to two Barnet establishments
Potters Pantry and The Pizza Authority have new ratings from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Hendon’s top petitions this week
Thousands of citizens in the constituency opposed recognition of a Palestinian state and digital ID cards reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter