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Local News · LondonBarnet council moves to fortnightly bin collections, residents warned
Barnet Council indicated that, amid a £200 million shortfall, weekly waste collection could shift to every two weeks. The proposal emerged from a question‑and‑answer session and may be finalised within the next twelve months, affecting households across the borough.
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85% of London homes in falling‑price postcodes hit Barnet sellers
Zoopla’s latest index reveals that more than a third of UK homes sit in postcodes where values fell last year, a share that has risen from 12% a year ago. In London, 85% of properties are in such areas, putting pressure on sellers in Barnet and the wider capital.
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Council & Politics · LondonBarnet boroughs face £5.5m daily temporary‑housing bill as budget decisions loom
London boroughs, including Barnet, are paying £5.5 million a day for temporary accommodation for homeless families. The G15 landlords want 25% of stamp‑duty revenue, about £1.3 billion a year, for permanent social housing. The Chancellor is expected to raise the Help to Buy income cap to £140,000 in the capital.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetPC Beshenivsky killer jailed for eight years for gun plot
Faisal Razzaq, previously convicted of manslaughter for the killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky, has received a life sentence with a minimum of eight years for his involvement in a firearms conspiracy. He supplied weapons to gangs across London.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet schools face childcare challenges with extended half term
An increasing number of state schools are extending the October half term to two weeks, creating childcare challenges for parents and a potential postcode lottery. Academies, independent of local authorities, are leading this shift, with some councils shortening summer holidays to accommodate the change.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council adds £3.5 million to fund drug and alcohol services
Barnet Council approved an extra £3.5 million for substance‑misuse services at its October 12 cabinet meeting. The funding, sourced from the Department of Health and Social Care via OHID, will run from 2026/27 to 2028/29 and will be delivered through an enhanced contract with charity Change Grow Live, extending support for rough sleepers, women, young people and others.
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Council & Politics · BarnetTwo jailed for £1.3m NHS prescription fraud
Jignesh Patel, owner of Wise Pharmacy in Angel Edmonton, and Rahil Patel have been sentenced to six years in prison for a £1.3 million NHS prescription fraud. The pair used 1,639 false prescriptions to obtain high-cost drugs between 2015 and 2017.
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Property & Planning · LondonMansion tax fears hit £2m-plus home sales
Homes valued at more than £2 million are significantly less likely to sell than less expensive properties, according to new analysis. The findings come amid concerns about the impact of Labour's planned mansion tax, due to be introduced in April 2028.
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Crime & Safety · LondonDeepak Sandhu found guilty of Earl's Court Airbnb murder
Deepak Sandhu has been found guilty of murdering Xiaoqing Ke at an Airbnb in Earl's Court. The 24-year-old killed Ms Ke after she discovered he had stolen £500 from her. He was arrested attempting to flee the country and will be sentenced on Friday.
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Council & Politics · BarnetParents demand inquiry into nursery worker's return after abuse
More than 50 families are calling for an independent review into how nursery worker Vincent Chan was cleared to return to his job at a Finchley Road nursery after a 2021 complaint. Chan later filmed himself abusing three-year-old girls.
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Council & Politics · BarnetLaura Johnson departs Barnet Homes after Grenfell criticism
Laura Johnson, who led housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire, is no longer employed by The Barnet Group. Her appointment had drawn strong condemnation from Grenfell survivors.
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Council & Politics · BarnetGrenfell housing boss leaves Barnet Group role
Laura Johnson, who oversaw cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire, has left her senior role at The Barnet Group. Her appointment had drawn criticism from survivors and local representatives.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's SEND reform plan approved by government
Barnet Council's reform plan for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been approved by the government. The plan aims for an inclusive system, with 8,300 SEND pupils currently in the borough.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council's £70m tax hike plan lacks detail
Barnet Council's Financial Sustainability Plan projects an additional £70 million in council tax revenue annually for three years. However, the plan, which aims to generate £200 million in financial benefits by 2029/30, does not detail how this will be achieved through service reductions or asset sales.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Leader Condemns Hate After October 7th Anniversary
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has spoken out on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, noting their profound impact on the borough. He cited a rise in antisemitic hate and abuse and pledged to keep Barnet safe for all communities.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to hire two assistant directors for £200k
Barnet Council plans to create two new assistant director positions, costing at least £200,000 annually. These roles are intended to help manage the council's significant budget deficit and improve financial sustainability.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council depot workers near strike over holiday pay
Barnet Council depot workers are closer to industrial action over holiday pay back payments after rejecting a second offer from the council. Unison Barnet has set a deadline of October 9 for a better proposal.
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Local News · LondonLondon sees 27°C heat on Tuesday, Barnet residents warned of warm night
London will reach 27°C on Tuesday, bringing an unusually warm night of 19°C for Barnet. Rain is expected Wednesday morning with possible heavy showers later. Temperatures will stay above average through the week, the Met Office says.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon developers shun leasehold for Build to Rent
Developers in London are increasingly avoiding leasehold properties, opting for Build to Rent, co-living, and student accommodation instead. This shift, driven by affordability issues and market stagnation, is changing the landscape of new housing developments across the capital.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonWest London Orbital consultation closes on 18 November
Transport for London has launched an eight‑week public consultation on the West London Orbital, a proposed Overground service linking Hendon and Hounslow via the Dudding Hill line. The consultation ends on 18 November, with costs estimated between £810m and £1.2bn and benefits including 11,500 jobs and 25,000 homes.
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