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Call for ‘plant based’ free school meals across London
The suggestion by a Green Party member of the London Assembly elicited groans from other members
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Khan backs tourist tax for London
Similar charges for overnight visitors already exist in Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam
Disparities in educational achievement highlighted by new council report
Lower performance from black pupils compared to their peers was one of the key findings
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Burnt Oak Brook breaks free from concrete channel with new ‘natural’ meander
The work in Watling Park aims to boost flood resilience, enhance water quality and provide new habitats for wildlife
Barnet house prices fall more than London average
The average Barnet house price in the year to December was £616,916 – a 1.3% decrease on November reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Education secretary vows to boost school attendance rates
In London speech Bridget Phillipson stressed importance of boosting children’s sense of belonging to drive down absence rates
The Royal Free London reported £30.3m deficit last year
The main hospital trust serving Barnet reported a £30.3 million deficit in the 2023-24 financial year reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Finchley branch of Santander bank set to close
The banking chain has today announced a swathe of 95 branch closures across the UK
Extra £6m of City Hall cash to help domestic abuse victims
Cash will be used to fund groups who help victims with advice, counselling and therapy
Khan reveals fears over government welfare reforms
London mayor stresses importance of preserving “safety net” for those who need it
Developer's claim over social housing viability at leisure park scheme under scrutiny
Plans for more than 1,500 new homes on a leisure complex have secured “support in principle” from City Hall - but claims over the viability of social housing are under the microscope.
Major Finchley housing scheme set to be considered by councillors
The redevelopment of Great North Leisure Park was first revealed last year and includes 1,500 homes
Barnet Council invites residents to host VE day parties
May 8th this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of Word War II in Europe
Road closures: five for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight
Five delays on the M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Admissions for allergic reactions at the Royal Free London on the rise
205 admissions were made at the main hospital trust serving Barnet in the year to March 2024: a rise from 100 a year earlier reports Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Barnet takeaway given new food hygiene rating
Sukaria in East Barnet has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
New government cash to help boost housebuilding in London
The money will mostly be used to pay for research exploring the issues which have blocked up the supply of new homes in the capital
TfL offering ‘active bystander’ training to help tackle sexual harassment
Increase in reported sexual offences on public transport is “positive sign” that more people are alerting the authorities, according to TfL
Food hygiene ratings handed to three Barnet restaurants
Three Barnet outlets have new ratings from the Food Standards Agency reports Will Grimond, Data Reporter New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Barnet’s restaurants, cafes or canteens by the Food Standards Agency. Restaurants, cafes and canteens The following ratings have been give...
Less than three-quarters of A&E arrivals at the Royal Free London seen within four hours
73% of A&E patients at the main hospital trust serving Barnet were seen within four hours reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter