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Jack Cohen »
Cars, Penthouses and Superstores, the shape of things to come?
Posted on 2:47pm Sunday 30th May 2010
We have a new chairman on the Finchley and Golders Green Planning sub Committee. Or, I should say that the previous vice chairman has swapped places with the previous chairman. Otherwise the make up of the Committee has not changed.
Dennis Signy »
Three Lions need three Hammers
Posted on 11:27am Monday 24th May 2010
There are signs of World Cup fever in our staid suburban neck of the woods. Pennants flutter from the sides of cars.Flags of St George are proudly displayed outside houses. Fabio Capello, the England manager, seems to have inspired a level of expectancy in the land that the Three Lions can emerge triumphant.
Jack Cohen »
"Why Do I Survive"
Posted on 6:32pm Friday 21st May 2010
Now the election dust has settled I am back to provide my take on Council meetings and other local issues. My first Annual Council Meeting was back in 1986. That was before the formation of the Liberal Democrats. There were just three of us. I, Monroe Palmer and Brian Stone flew the flag for the Liberal SDP/Alliance.
Denise Phillips »
Cauliflower needs a 'new look'
Posted on 10:20am Wednesday 19th May 2010
Cauliflower sales have slumped 35% over the last decade and this nutritional vegetable needs to be reviewed with more exciting recipes.
Mohamed-Zain Dada »
Three hundred and twenty six reasons to despise the 326
Posted on 11:08pm Sunday 16th May 2010
Okay, so perhaps I do not have three hundred and twenty six reasons to complain about the bus I take most mornings to my college in Hendon. But admittedly it sounds good, so I’m sticking to it. Barnet – the spires to Brent Cross, the journey that defies belief. Not in a good way I might add. Its , the bus should be here, as I indulge in my chocolate chip tracker bar knowing that any minute now my bus will be here.
Mohamed-Zain Dada »
An Informal letter to Mike Freer
Posted on 5:05pm Saturday 8th May 2010
The first time voter, he or she is a fresh faced, university or college student. Survived the spotty teens to step into the booth and vote for their chosen party. Whether there the heiress of a fox-hunting multi millionaire media mogul voting for the Conservatives or a Guardian reading Clegg crazy teen.
Denise Phillips »
Salmon stays in the pink!
Posted on 11:16am Wednesday 28th April 2010
An update of the increased salmon demands and the effect on price.
Jack Cohen »
Back in the USA
Posted on 2:30pm Thursday 22nd April 2010
End of term for Councillors. The final full Council meeting of the current term took place on Tuesday. We all said our goodbyes, some will not return (not standing again), and others may or may not return.
Jack Cohen »
Win Win for The Lawyers
Posted on 10:07pm Saturday 17th April 2010
User nec vi, nec claim, nec prercario- not by force, not by stealth and not by permission. The Planning Committee on Wednesday evening was being asked to determine an application by local residents to register a piece of land as a Village Green.
Mohamed-Zain Dada »
Identity Crisis and Crisps
Posted on 5:40pm Thursday 15th April 2010
Bright sunshine acted as a welcome support barrier as I headed towards my local newsagent. I choose my preferable choice in junk food that is lacking at home, specifically looking at options for some good crisps. Having witnessing Gary Lineker and JLS on television for a Walkers Crisps advert, I go for Ready Salted.
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