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Everything News London has published from and about Barnet.
Public records for Barnet. We publish the Home Office street-level crime figures for this area, and the planning applications recently validated across the borough.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Park Wins Green Flag After £1.5m Overhaul
Watling Park in Barnet has been awarded Green Flag status after a £1.5 million refurbishment. The project included rerouting Burnt Oak Brook to mitigate flood risks, new playgrounds, and workout equipment, funded in part by Defra.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet home proposed as children's care facility
A planning application has been submitted to Barnet Council to change the use of a property in Braemar Gardens. The home, located at 1 Braemar Gardens, could become a residential care facility for up to three children, shifting from its current Class C3 residential use to Class C2.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council rejects call to remove Temple Fortune Union flags
Barnet Council has refused to remove Union Jack flags in Temple Fortune after Labour MP Sarah Sackman described them as 'divisive'. The council cited safety concerns and cost, while local Conservatives accused Sackman of 'political theatre' amid funding cuts.
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Business · BarnetBarnet sole traders and landlords face first Making Tax Digital deadline
Barnet and North London sole traders and landlords with annual incomes above £50,000 must submit digital tax records quarterly under new HMRC rules. The first deadline is 7 August 2026, replacing the traditional annual Self Assessment process for affected individuals.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council rejects Khan’s Green Belt plans for seven stations
Barnet Council has told Sadiq Khan he cannot change Green Belt boundaries after the mayor’s draft London Plan identified seven train stations in the borough as potential development sites. The council says no direct talks have taken place with City Hall on the proposals.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet launches 10-year youth strategy consultation
Barnet Council has opened a public consultation on its draft youth strategy, aiming to address gaps in social and employment opportunities for young people post-pandemic. The 10-year plan follows new government guidance but faces criticism for omitting work experience references.
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