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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council faces £113.5m deficit as report warns of financial risks
Barnet Council is projected to face a budget deficit of nearly £113.5 million by the 2027/28 financial year, according to BBC data. An external review by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government identified nine out of ten risk ratings for almost half of its recommendations.
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Local News · LondonLondon set to reach 25 °C on Tuesday, hotter than Athens
The Met Office forecasts a peak temperature of 25 °C in London on Tuesday, outpacing Athens’ 23 °C. Six days of near‑continuous sunshine are expected, followed by a shift to rainier, windier weather in October.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor's disability action plan leaves 1.2 million Londoners still facing barriers
The Mayor of London launched a Disability Action Plan on 14 September 2026, targeting 1.2 million Deaf and Disabled residents. While it promises improvements in transport, housing and safety, the Metropolitan Police recorded 2,245 disability‑hate incidents since 2022 and critics argue the plan falls short of needed ambition.
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Local News · LondonBarnet residents told no September heatwave as hosepipe ban stays in force
BBC forecasters say London will not see a heatwave in September, with Met Office temperatures forecast between 24 °C and 19 °C. Thames Water’s hosepipe ban, issued on 23 July, remains active for Barnet, and the Environment Agency warns the drought will persist until nationwide rainfall resumes.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBarnet residents face more blocked pavements as 3,393 dockless e‑bikes seized citywide
Local authorities have removed 3,393 dockless e‑bikes across London in 2026, a 23% increase on the previous year. Lime operators account for over 2,000 of those bikes. The RNIB says the growing clutter endangers blind and partially sighted people, prompting calls for city‑wide regulation.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetBarnet Jewish residents get extra police funding as Met receives £86m
The Met has recorded 1,379 antisemitic offences in the year to July, a 25 percent rise. In July the government allocated £86 million for extra officers. Barnet’s Golders Green will see new community protection teams, boosting the current 36 dedicated officers.
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Local News · LondonOvercrowded Traveller site forces up to 15 people to share one bathroom in North London
A Traveller community in North London reports that on one pitch up to 15 people are forced to share a single bathroom. The group says the situation is dangerous and calls for immediate action, while no official response has been recorded.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor announces £15.6m fund to improve safety of women and girls on London streets
On 4 September 2026 Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled a £15.6 million fund aimed at making streets, parks and transport hubs safer for women and girls. Delivered through City Hall, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and TfL, the scheme joins a wider £37 million citywide plan.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthBarnet joins London councils to challenge £292m funding cut
Barnet Council has joined three inner-London boroughs in a formal challenge to government funding reforms that would remove £292 million over four years. The councils say the cuts threaten essential services and will force council tax rises. Residents can respond through a survey open until 15 October 2026.
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Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed
Four young men admitted to destroying four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March, causing roughly £1 million of damage. They were remanded in custody and will be sentenced in spring 2027, while a fifth defendant remains on trial.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetTeacher found guilty of indecent assault against two pupils
A former chemistry teacher at Christ's College in Finchley has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault against two teenage pupils. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, will be sentenced on November 20.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetBurnt Oak Station car park closed until winter 2027/28
Barnet Council has closed the Watling Avenue car park at Burnt Oak Station until winter 2027/28 to allow Transport for London to carry out step-free access works. Edgware Community Association has voiced concerns about the impact on local businesses and disabled motorists.
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Council & Politics · BarnetGrenfell-linked boss appointed to senior role at Barnet Group
Laura Johnson, who faced criticism for her role during the Grenfell Tower fire, has been appointed group director of development and property at The Barnet Group. The council stated she was appointed on merit after a robust recruitment process for the publicly advertised role.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBan L-plate motorcyclists from commercial deliveries, says London Assembly
London Assembly member Thomas Turrell has called for a ban on motorcyclists with provisional licences undertaking commercial deliveries across the capital. He argues current training is insufficient for professional use, a view shared by the Mayor of London.
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Local News · BarnetGolders Green memorial wall arsonist pleads guilty
Ali Fallahi, 46, has pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to a memorial cabinet in Golders Green. The incident occurred on 27 April at a wall dedicated to protesters killed in Iran and victims of the Nova music festival attack.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon rents rise 2.2% to £2,302 a month, K&C still tops, Bexley cheapest
The Office for National Statistics July 2026 release indicates London’s average private‑rental price climbed 2.2% to £2,302 a month. Kensington & Chelsea stayed the priciest borough at £3,596, Bexley the cheapest at £1,528, and Barnet’s exact figure was not disclosed.
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Local News · LondonChase Farm Hospital cancels operations after Bramley Road water main bursts
A burst water main on Bramley Road in Cockfosters forced Chase Farm Hospital to postpone planned operations on Wednesday. Thames Water deployed water trucks and bottled water stations as 750 households in Enfield and surrounding areas face ongoing shortages.
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Council & Politics · London£168.3m pledged to house London rough sleepers by Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £168.3 million to reduce rough sleeping in London by Christmas, with Barnet-based charity Homeless Action in Barnet allocated £330,997. The funding aims to provide emergency accommodation and support services, though no fixed duration for housing offers has been set.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to review council tax and bin collections to close £200m gap
Barnet Council plans to increase council tax and reduce bin collection frequency to address a £200 million structural deficit. A report by Cipfa recommends reviewing the historically low Band D rate of £2,060, while the council aims to close the gap by March 2029 through savings and efficiencies.
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Transport & TfL · LondonULEZ linked to faster lung growth in Barnet children, study finds
Children in Barnet and across London showed faster lung growth after the Ultra Low Emission Zone was introduced, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health. The research tracked 3,400 pupils aged six to nine in 84 schools, comparing London with Luton, where no clean air zone exists.
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