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
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
