CALLS to impose a ban on street-drinking in two of the borough's hot spots have been quashed by Barnet's Tories. Liberal Democrat councillor Monroe Palmer tabled a motion in Tuesday's Barnet Council meeting drawing attention to a rise in street
THE Mayor of Barnet's acceptance of free meals and a luxury hamper from a company later awarded a £12 million contract by an authority he chairs “doesn't look good”, the Fire Brigade Union says. Councillor Brian Coleman, also London Assembly Member
A MOTION calling for a cap on Barnet councillors' allowances has been quashed by the Tories. The motion, submitted at last night's council meeting by Labour councillor Geof Cooke, proposed restrictions to the practice of individuals claiming
A STREAM of raw sewage is running into one of the borough's main roads and causing misery for neighbours living near the source. People close to the broken drain in Hendon Way, Cricklewood, have complained to authorities about the levels of
I have been cooking for nearly 25 years and food has always been a passion of mine. I have a little girl (21 months old) and realised that weaning your child and then providing them with a balanced diet thereon is not as easy as some make it out
A POTTERS Bar school has been given £40,000 to promote creative teaching across the country. As one of 26 "schools of creativity" in England, The Wroxham School, in Wroxham Gardens, will carry out research to develop innovative ways to teach
THE number of people using libraries in Barnet has jumped by almost 8,500 each week over the last year. Figures released by Barnet Council today show there was a 17 per cent increase in the number between May 2008 and May this year. The increase
PUPILS from a Colindale school attended a youth summit last week to discuss poverty in developing countries, the recession and climate change. The students, from St James’ Catholic School, in Great Strand, looked at ways to tackle health, education
THE Mayor of Barnet was treated to free meals and a £350 Harvey Nichols hamper by a company later awarded a contract by an authority he chairs. Councillor Brian Coleman, also London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, received the hospitality
