A bid by Barnet Museum to purchase the vacant Tudor Hall has now been “positively received” by Barnet and Southgate College.
Saving High Barnet’s much-loved Tudor Hall for community use now a step nearer after “generous offer” of potential funding
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Go ahead for demolition of historic nurses’ home at Barnet Hospital but still hopes it might be saved and refurbished
Approval has been given for the demolition of the original nurses’ home for Barnet Hospital but there still seems to be a possibility that what is now the oldest structure remaining on the hospital site might yet get a reprieve and possibly be refurbished.
Barnet Council planning to introduce higher parking charges and to withdraw an hour of free parking in Moxon Street
A standard charge of £3.50 for an hour of parking is being proposed across the Borough of Barnet as part of a revised transport plan aimed at reducing car journeys.
Care home residents in Bells Hill enjoy a day engaged in arts and crafts with children from Barnet nursery
Residents at the Carlton Court Care Home in Bells Hill, Barnet, spent a day engaged on activities with children from a New Barnet nursery as part of the home’s attempt to encourage visits by community groups and organisations.
Consultation in full swing as Barnet Football Club adds final touches to a planning application for new stadium at Underhill
At the opening of public consultations over plans for a new stadium at Underhill, officials and consultants representing Barnet Football Club insisted that the club’s owner Tony Kleanthous is ready to be as flexible as possible about a future site.
New bid by Transport for London and developers to get planning permission to build blocks of flats at High Barnet tube station
Transport for London and its developers are about to unveil details of revised plans to build flats on the car park at High Barnet tube station and the adjoining container storage site.
Likely loss of High Barnet post office another blow for High Street and has angered loyal customers
High Barnet is likely to lose its crown post office. It is one of 115 branches on a list for possible closure which has been announced by the Post Office’s new chairman Nigel Railton as part of what he says will have to be a radical shake-up of the business.
Barnet parish church choir joins Remembrance Sunday Service after march along High Street by Royal Logistics Corps
For The Fallen, sung by the St John the Baptist choir, concluded the Remembrance Sunday Service at the High Barnet war memorial outside the parish church.
Newly elected MP promises to continue campaign to secure the re-opening of High Barnet police station
Dan Tomlinson, who was elected Labour MP for Chipping Barnet last July, is to continue the campaign of the previous Conservative MP Theresa Villiers to persuade the Metropolitan Police to re-open High Barnet Police station to offer assistance to the public.
Fans and residents get chance to ask questions about Barnet Football Club’s proposals for a new stadium at Underhill
Barnet Football Club is to hold two meet-the-public events later this month to hear the views of residents and fans before submitting plans to build a new stadium at Underhill as close as possible to its former ground.
Retirement of High Street pharmacist whose loyal customers are thanking him and his wife for all their dedicated support and advice
Barnet High Street pharmacist Naresh Maini is retiring after over 40 years of what customers say has been an outstanding record of dependable and friendly service and advice.
Survey shows increased signs of poor diet and malnutrition despite record distribution by foodbanks across Borough of Barnet
An all-day conference to discuss the challenges facing the 22 foodbanks across the London Borough of Barnet issued a warning of “serious concern” about levels of malnutrition among local people seeking support.
Tottenham Hotspur’s fund-raising support for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice strengthened by women’s team visit
Two leading members of Tottenham Hotspur women’s team spent the afternoon meeting children and families at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Byng Road, Barnet, as part of the club’s long-standing support for its official charity partner.
Fund raiser by Mays Lane residents to fight their case at public inquiry against plans for Green Belt caravan site
An action group formed by residents is to be a core participant at a public inquiry to oppose plans for a travellers’ caravan site on farmland off Mays Lane, Barnet. An appeal has been launched to raise money for legal representation.
Well attended annual exhibition displays work of members of Barnet Guild of Artists
Barnet Guild of Artists have bounced back with a bumper annual show after rebuilding membership and support following the difficult years of the Covid pandemic.
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Second children’s book published in memory of Barnet founder member of local writers’ group
A children’s story written by a Barnet author before her death has been published by her husband Tony Barnes who organised a book launch in her memory at Barnet Museum.
Aiming to brighten Barnet High Street with contest for best Christmas shop window display
High Street window displays promoting Halloween will soon be replaced with Christmas themes — and this year there is a £300 prize for the best festive window display.
Surveys underway to see if more High Barnet roads need 20mph speed limits to make it safer for motorists and pedestrians
After requests from residents Barnet Council is carrying out a speed survey in Salisbury Road — part of the route of the 384 bus service — to see if it justifies the introduction of a 20mph speed limit.
Whalebones housing scheme gets go ahead from Mayor of London — defeat at the end of a ten-year campaign
A go ahead has finally been given by the office of the Mayor of London to the redevelopment of farmland on either side of a lane leading to the privately-owned Whalebones house in Wood Street, Barnet.
Scarecrows and flower arrangements provide an additional splash of colour at harvest festival at Barnet Vale church
Imaginatively dressed scarecrows sitting and standing among the pews added colour and a sense of fun to a weekend of events at St Mark’s Church, Barnet Vale, to celebrate harvest festival.
Campaigners fighting to save Whalebones farmland from redevelopment in a last chance saloon with Mayor of London
After a decade of discussion and debate about building houses and flats on 14 acres of fields and woods at Whalebones, in Wood Street, Barnet, a final decision is about to be made by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, along with his planning advisers.
Bid to bring magical New Barnet green space back to life by restoring waterfall, stream and pond
A fund-raising appeal has been launched to see if there is sufficient support for a campaign to restore to working order a waterfall and pond in the centre of Highlands Gardens, a small but much-loved public park tucked away in New Barnet at the corner of Leicester Road and Abbotts Road.
Disruption caused by builders’ lorries and construction vehicles is a nightmare for New Barnet’s Builders Arms pub
Bar staff at the appropriately named Builders Arms in New Barnet are having to endure what they say is a living nightmare — the pub is now surrounded by a building site which is preventing access for daytime customers.
With increasing pressure from families in need Chipping Barnet Foodbank takes the lead in strengthening local support
With the loss of a central clearing point to support Barnet’s foodbanks, organisers say there is added urgency behind the need for a day-long event in November to consider how to strengthen the distribution of supplies to needy families.
After protecting Quinta Village Green, residents ready to fight fresh attempts to redevelop Dollis Valley Green Belt
Residents concerned about plans for further development threatening the Dollis Valley Green Belt have formed an action group ahead of a public inquiry to be held in the New Year over a controversial proposal for a residential caravan site.
Sing song for Barnet care home residents raises awareness of dementia and encourages community support
Residents at a Barnet care home were able to share in the wide recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day with a chance to enjoy a special performance by the north London community group “Singing for the Brain”.
Residents told “use it or lose it” as campaign builds to ensure guaranteed funding for 84B bus service
School pupils are just some of the regular passengers who rely on the reinstated 84B bus service between Potters Bar and High Barnet — a route which needs additional funding if its future operation is to be guaranteed.
Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School celebrates its community strength by honouring long standing teaching staff
Almost half the teaching staff at Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School, Barnet, have been there for at least ten years — a record of long service that was described as “a remarkable achievement” by the headteacher Violet Walker.
New special school for children on autistic spectrum praised for imaginative regeneration of former High Barnet warehouse
A new special school for autistic children in Moxon Street, Barnet, is full of surprises. A calm, safe playground on the roof top and a pink and purple sensory room are just two of the many innovative features.
Autumn fruit picking of surplus fruit in full swing supplying foodbanks across Borough of Barnet
Volunteer fruit pickers are hoping for a bumper harvest of surplus produce to support foodbanks across the London Borough of Barnet.
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