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
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
