Parklets Going! Monday, 5 August, 2024 Cllrs Dean Cohen and Peter Zinkin are pleased to announce the belated removal of the parklets on Golders Green Road has started. These installations have caused significant issues, including the loss of valuable parking spaces, which negatively impacted local businesses. Additionally, the parklets attracted anti-social behaviour and litter, despite being installed against the advice of community... Local News
By-Election result – Golders Green ward 17th February 2023 Sadly the death of Councillor Melvin Cohen at the end of 2022 meant a by-election had to be held for Golders Green Ward, a ward Melvin had represented for over... Local News
Barnet Labour Council Break Council Tax Refund Promise 25th October 2022 Despite the cost of living crisis, Barnet Labour are increasing parking charges across the borough and reneging on their promise to refund 1% charge. The... Local News
Rishi Sunak becomes new leader of the Conservative Party 24th October 2022 Congratulations to Rishi Sunak on becoming the new leader of the Conservative Party - and therefore Prime Minister in the coming days. The challenges facing... Local News
New Ministerial role for Mike Freer MP in the Ministry of Justice 21st September 2022 Mike Freer MP has been given a new role in the reshuffle. Mike will now take on the role as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice... Local News
Barnet Conservatives call for transparency over Labour’s plans to establish a Citizens Assembly on Climate Change 13th June 2022 ‘We need to act quickly, but we also need to get this right’, says Councillor Rohit Grover. Barnet Conservatives have called on the Council’s newly-appointed... Local News
Census 2021 19th March 2021 The 2021 Census - it's vital that everyone in Finchley and Golders Green takes part. Most of you will now have received your Census 2021 in the post. The Census... Local News
£212m Government investment to re-house those sleeping rough 18th March 2021 Thousands more rough sleepers will be helped to rebuild their lives away from the streets thanks to a multi-million-pound investment in dedicated homes launched... Westminster News
Council REFUSE Planning Application for 679 High Rd (formerly Homebase) 15th January 2021 Following the decision by Barnet Council’s Planning Committee to refuse redevelopment of former Homebase site, West Finchley, Mike Freer said: “As someone who... Local News
Barnet Young Conservatives Offer Free Tutoring 6th January 2021 *Free Remote Tutoring Available* With a third lockdown and schools closing we understand how difficult this time is going to be for parents and children. We... Local News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
