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Minister criticises London councils over evictions prompted by house purchases
Some families have been evicted by landlords during the purchase process for new homes now being used by councils as temporary accommodation
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Councillors united in condemnation of City Hall’s decision to overrule key council planning decisions
A motion backed by councillors from all parties accused Sadiq Khan of acting "to disregard the wishes of local residents"
London Assembly backs extra protections for bus drivers amid warning over ‘unbearable’ conditions
Bus drivers in North London are currently being balloted for strike action after trade union accused operator of "putting profits before people"
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Woman appears in court after ‘imitation firearm’ allegedly discharged during attack on council office
Natalie Perez, 32, from Edgware was remanded in custody on Monday following the incident in Colindale on Saturday
Senior Labour councillor warns of ‘great danger’ of illegal vapes as council ramps up enforcement
It comes as a local MP and government minister encourages residents to submit reports of suspected “dodgy” shops
Hollywood Bowl backs campaign to save Great North Leisure Park
The company says 15.4 million games of The company says 15.4 million games of bowling have taken place at its North Finchley venue, which will be demolished as part of a controversial housing development reports David Floyd
Barnet schools part of free breakfast club expansion
Local MPs praised the move which the government says will save parents up to £450 a year
Jewish ambulance charity attacked this year set to be given ‘freedom of Barnet’ honour
Two other Jewish groups are also being honoured by councillors in recognition of their “extraordinary service to the borough”
Film festival at Clitterhouse Farm to celebrate ‘our stories, our power’
The day-long festival highlighting sustainability and community action will take place on Friday, 17th July writes Leïla Davaud
Friends both treated for childhood cancer at Barnet Hospital raising money for NHS charity
Ciara and Kleya are taking part in Royal Free Charity's Walk for Wards event in Trent Park this September
City Hall planning controversy to be raised at council meeting
Hendon councillor Shimon Ryde has put forward a motion on 'Defending Local Democracy in Planning Decisions' for discussion at the town hall tomorrow reports David Floyd
Learn from Croydon debacle in new London Plan to solve housing crisis, City Hall told
Experts say it's important to intensify housebuilding without enraging local residents reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
London Assembly backs bus driver bill of rights
Assembly members called on the Mayor of London to do more to support drivers in extreme heat report Luke Donnelly and Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Barnet employment charity celebrates neurodivergent tech trainees
Caroline Graham on trainees' success in completing a specialist IT refurbishment training programme
Council to provide fire safety loans
The money will be available to owners of properties similar to a house that burned down in North Finchley in 2023 reports Joe Ives, Local Democracy Reporter
Reform UK hit out at Mayor over failure to fly England flag at City Hall during World Cup
Reform assembly member Alex Wilson has launched a campaign to get the St George's Cross displayed during England's World Cup campaign reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Police continuing to seek man following North Finchley murder
Detectives want to question James Duncan about the incident in Dale Grove on 8th June
Report warns climate crisis could cost London up to £15bn a year by 2050
Central London Forward research cites more frequent and severe heatwaves, floods and drought will hit people's health as well as the economy
Khan says Burnham ‘gets it’ on devolution and local powers
But the London mayor also warns he won’t be afraid to challenge the future prime minister on key issues if needed
Campaigners against incineration welcome new Green Party chair of North London Waste Authority
The newly-elected board of NLWA now faces a big decision over the future of Edmonton incinerator