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Cycling & Walking · LondonBarnet could gain 200 shared ebike bays from car parking spaces
Barnet Council could create up to 200 dedicated bays for shared ebikes by converting 15% of on-street car parking spaces, under new Transport for London licensing rules. The move would follow Paris’s model, where tens of thousands of car spaces became bike docking stations, reducing pavement clutter.
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Ulez border concerns persist three years after expansion
Three years after the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expanded to cover all London boroughs, businesses and residents on the capital's border report ongoing concerns about the £12.50 daily charge. Transport for London acknowledged external frustration but cited funding limits for not extending scrappage schemes.
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Barnet groups can apply for £10,000 walking and cycling grants until 28 September
Barnet-based community and not-for-profit groups have until 28 September to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run walking and cycling projects. The scheme, managed by Groundwork London, has supported over 100,000 Londoners since 2015 and funded more than 500 projects across the capital.
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WorldNew planning rule says yes to homes near railway stations
The updated National Planning Policy Framework introduces a default approval for housing near railway stations, aiming to boost public transport use, reduce car dependency and support local services. Barnet residents may see changes in neighbourhoods with underused station-adjacent land.
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Barnet residents call for e-bike rules after safety complaints
A letter published in *The Guardian* details complaints about e-bike users in London, including riding through red lights, using phones, and ignoring pedestrians. The writer demands regulation and liability for riders and suppliers, citing risks to other road users and pedestrians in Barnet and beyond.
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Tube and rail strikes extend heatwave travel delays across Barnet
Barnet residents face a second day of disrupted commutes as RMT members strike over pay and conditions. Northern line trains bypass High Barnet and Edgware, while Thameslink cancels all stops at Mill Hill Broadway. Temperatures reached 32°C on 11 August, worsening crowding on replacement buses.
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Strikes & Disruption · LondonFifth London heatwave leaves disabled residents stranded at home
A fifth heatwave expected in the week of 11 August 2026 is forcing disabled Londoners to cancel work, avoid public transport and risk unsafe conditions at home. Guide dogs, powered wheelchairs and cooling advice designed for able-bodied people are creating barriers, residents and researchers say.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonMuswell Hill Road closed until 11 August after burst water main
Muswell Hill Road is closed between Cranley Gardens and Onslow Gardens after a burst water main. Thames Water crews are on site until 11 August, diverting the 43 and 134 bus routes and causing delays for drivers, Barnet Council has confirmed.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonHarrow View parking banned for seven days for utility works
Barnet Council has imposed a week-long parking ban on Harrow View to allow essential utility works. The restriction, active until 13 August, applies to both sides of the road and exempts only emergency vehicles and those involved in the works. Signs must be displayed for the ban to be enforceable.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonHoward Way in Barnet closed after wildfire spreads from Hertfordshire
A wildfire that started near Harlow in Essex crossed into north London on 18 August 2026, forcing the closure of Howard Way in Barnet. Firefighters from Hertfordshire, Essex and London Fire Brigade remain at the scene, with no estimated time for reopening the road.
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Projects · North LondonBrent Cross flyover upgrade starts after £10.8m DfT funding secured
Transport for London will start repairs on the Brent Cross A41 flyover and Staples Corner interchange this month after securing £10.8m from the Department for Transport. The project aims to lift the 7.5-tonne weight restriction and prevent £1.7bn in economic losses over 60 years.
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