The Barnet Society

The Barnet Society A non-political organisation that campaigns for the preservation and improvement of the environment o

A non-political organisation that campaigns for the preservation and improvement of the environment of Chipping Barnet and surrounding areas and for protection of the Green Belt.

Barnet considering switch from weekly to fornightly bin collections to cut costs
31/08/2026

Barnet considering switch from weekly to fornightly bin collections to cut costs

Barnet Council’s dire financial position has led to a warning that “very painful” decisions will have to made within weeks to find ways to reduce a

Dame Theresa Villiers withdraws from politics to undertake university research
28/08/2026

Dame Theresa Villiers withdraws from politics to undertake university research

Former Chipping Barnet Conservative MP Dame Theresa Villiers has decided to leave the political fray of competitive politics to focus instead on an

Barnet area new housing schemes to add pressure on over-stretched GP surgeries
27/08/2026

Barnet area new housing schemes to add pressure on over-stretched GP surgeries

No end in sight to eyesore of condemned and vandalised flats at Dollis Valley Estate
25/08/2026

No end in sight to eyesore of condemned and vandalised flats at Dollis Valley Estate

Vandalised blocks of flats and maisonettes awaiting demolition are likely to remain an eyesore for months to come following the sudden and unexpected

While drought has dried out most of High Barnet's ponds Physic Well still has water
18/08/2026

While drought has dried out most of High Barnet's ponds Physic Well still has water

While many natural ponds around the town have dried out due to the prolonged drought and successive heatwaves, the water level at High Barnet’s historic

Testing for vehicle emissions shows falling pollution levels in Barnet High Street
17/08/2026

Testing for vehicle emissions shows falling pollution levels in Barnet High Street

A steady and significant improvement in air quality in Barnet High Street is continuing to be recorded by Barnet Council’s scientific services which

Wartime memories feature in new play at The Bull Theatre Barnet in October
17/08/2026

Wartime memories feature in new play at The Bull Theatre Barnet in October

Cast members are going through their storylines before rehearsals start in September at The Bull Theatre for a new play which aims to portray the life and

Time capsule buried at Noah's Ark Children's Hospice for 20th anniversary
11/08/2026

Time capsule buried at Noah's Ark Children's Hospice for 20th anniversary

A time capsule was buried in the grounds of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Byng Road, Barnet, as part of the celebrations to mark its 20th anniversary.

Mays Lane traders welcome easing of parking charges on shopping parade
07/08/2026

Mays Lane traders welcome easing of parking charges on shopping parade

Retailers in Mays Lane have welcomed Barnet Council’s decision to remove all but one of the parking charges which were introduced at the end of last year

Barnet Council secret session in probe into Dollis Valley housing financial collapse
05/08/2026

Barnet Council secret session in probe into Dollis Valley housing financial collapse

Fresh proposals are unlikely to emerge until at least the New Year for the completion of the Dollis Valley regeneration following the call-in and collapse

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