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Fund Bakerloo Line extension through pay-per-mile scheme, mayor told
Benali Hamdache told a Green Party conference event that motorists should pay for the new tube line reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
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Top cop shares concerns about government scheme after released prisoner’s shoplifting spree
Barnet's Borough Commander Luke Williams highlighted the example of prolific offender who committed multiple crimes just one day after being released reports David Floyd
Devolution drive ‘must not ignore London boroughs’
Conservatives urge Labour government to include borough councils and not just devolve power to City Hall
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Polanski loses by-election following controversial Zionism vote
The Green Party leaded failed in his bid to replace former prime minister Keir Starmer as MP for Holborn and St Pancras reports Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter
Council leader reflects on ‘profound impact’ on third anniversary of 7th October attacks
Barry Rawlings spoke out to mark three years since the attacks on Israel led by terrorist group Hamas
Tory mayoral hopeful vows to resist any ‘anti-London’ decisions by Burnham government
James Cleverly is the frontrunner to become the Conservative Party’s candidate for London mayor in 2028
Fourth Tory candidate for London mayoral race revealed
Veteran assembly member Andrew Boff is making his seventh bid to become Mayor of London reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Barnet sleeps out to support the homeless
Between June and September, Homeless Action in Barnet challenged people across the borough to spend a night sleeping outside, raising money to improve conditions for rough sleepers, reports Leïla Davaud
Greens slammed for ‘blatant act of antisemitism’ after conference backs ‘Zionism is Racism’ policy
Barnet’s sole Green councillor Charli Thompson backed the motion while local Labour and Conservative politicians expressed their horror reports David Floyd Barnet Labour and Conservative politicians have slammed the Greens after the party adopted a controversial policy calling for Zionism to be ...
Give London same devolved powers as Scotland and Wales, urges assembly member
Even after recent promises made by government, Benali Hamdache highlights “huge gulf” in devolution between what Whitehall is giving and what City Hall needs
Barnet Labour says it is ‘taking back control’ following the end of Capita contracts
Conservative opponents slammed the claims about outsourcing as a "desperate attempt to rewrite history" reports David Floyd
Labour has divided Londoners across ethnic and religious lines, Reform candidate claims
Mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham blames Labour for failing to "foster unity" reports Kumail Jafffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Third Tory enters race to become party’s Mayor of London nominee
Businessman Alex Challoner has pledged to "unleash London" reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Calls for Crossrail 2 to come into City of London
A councillor in The City has called for changes to plans for the line, which is not expected to open until the 2050s reports Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter
Reform UK candidate vows to run London like ‘Tokyo on steroids’
Laila Cunningham pledged to "embrace tech to the maximum" to solve the capital's problems reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy
Council set to spend over £200k on new senior officers tasked with cutting costs
Recruitment for two new assistant directors would see both arrivals paid six-figure sums
Leasehold reform needs to happen faster, warns London Assembly member
Flats in London and (inset) assembly member Sem Moema
Burnham speech welcomed at City Hall but question over ‘trust’ with Whitehall remains
Deputy mayor hails Burnham’s devolution agenda but says some Whitehall departments still have reservations around giving away powers
Depot workers give Barnet Council last chance before industrial strike ballot
Waste, recycling and street cleansing workers have rejected a second offer on holiday pay back payments. They say the council's next move will decide whether they ballot for strike action, reports Leïla Davaud
Have your say on new Hendon and Brent Cross rail link
Barnet Labour is asking residents to respond to a consultation for a new train line linking Hendon and Brent Cross to west London, reports Leïla Davaud