The Barnet Society
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The Society is a non-political organisation of residents committed to the protection and improvement of the local environment.
Barnet, London
Joined April 2013
TRAVEL NEWS: In an unfortunate combination with tube strike, temporary traffic lights and lane closure at Meadway junction mean utter gridlock in High Barnet, and it’s only 7am! ⚠️
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NEW: From toy shop to post office - the latest from Barnet High Street
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Barnet’s Crown Post Office, which is about to become a franchise operation, will move across the High Street at some point in November to new premises in a former toy shop.
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NEW: Community groups fight back against plans for high rise flats by High Barnet station
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Community groups are presenting a united front in objecting to Transport for London’s planning application to build five high-rise blocks of flats on a car park and strip of land alongside the London...
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NEW: Work underway to stabilise the structure of fire-damaged Hadley Green property
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A massive crane has been brought in by contractors to help install scaffolding and internal braces to stabilise the walls of a large Georgian house on Hadley Green which was gutted in a disastrous...
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NEW: Council challenges planning inspector decision for Mays Lane site
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An application has been made to the High Court to challenge the go ahead for a travellers’ caravan site on a field in Green Belt land off Mays Lane, Barnet, on the grounds that the decision was...
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NEW: Work to start soon on new home for Barnet Guild of Artists
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Members of Barnet Guild of Artists are preparing for their 74th annual show in October – in what might become their final year in their unique and much-loved art studio.
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NEW: Community groups fight back against plans for high rise flats by High Barnet station
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Community groups are presenting a united front in objecting to Transport for London’s planning application to build five high-rise blocks of flats on a car park and strip of land alongside the London...
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Thank you to all local residents and businesses who engaged with us on here over the last few years. Sign up to Met Engage to continue to receive updates from your local Neighbourhood team.
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Making the borough a better place for people and nature! In this astonishing article, Barnet Council’s Biodiversity and Conservation Officer, Harriet Duffield, reveals how we can manage our green spaces better with the help of volunteers like YOU! https://t.co/ghvRCPWub8
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Barnet Council’s Harriet Duffield, reveals how we can manage our green spaces better with the help of volunteers like you!
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NEW: High Barnet store director raises £1,000 for cataract charity
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A familiar face in Barnet High Street, Pragna Raghwani, who is store director at Specsavers, has raised well over £1,000 for the international medical health charity Sightsavers.
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Congratulations to all the students who collected their A-level and vocational results today! And if you’re still unsure of your next steps, don’t worry: the Barnet Education & Learning Service can give you a helping hand. Find out more: https://t.co/x1kNIQcij0
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NEW: The latest on the development proposals for High Barnet station
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Overwhelming local opposition is emerging to Transport for London’s latest application to build five high-rise blocks of flats on a car park and land alongside High Barnet tube station.
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NEW: The approach to High Barnet station is not so wooded anymore
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Some of High Barnet’s much-loved mature trees have faced a sustained summer assault at the hands of the chain saws of tree surgeons.
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NEW: Temporary traffic lights replace the Normal traffic lights at High Street/Meadway junction
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NEW: Details of the work forcing the closure of Wood Street for 3 weeks - and on the consultation Barnet Council will shortly be launching
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A three-week closure of Wood Street, High Barnet – resulting in widespread rush hour traffic disruption and a lengthy diversion for three bus routes – is an illustration of why there is likely to be...
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NEW: Wood Street closed: segment from vet surgery to Black Horse pub roundabout
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