By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Councillors agreed the changes to CIL during a meeting at Hendon Town Hall Barnet Council aims to bring in more money from development schemes and spend it on bigger projects. A planned shake-up of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – funding the council receives from developers to pay for roads, schools and other infrastructure – would see it rise from £135 to £300 per square metre for housing schemes. The CIL funding given to councillors to spend on projects is set to jump from £450,000 to £1.2 million per year, and a limit on the amount spent per scheme will be removed.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
The homes could be built at this site in Cricklewood (Image: Google Maps) Residents have more time to give their views on a major development plan after the council reopened a consultation. Developer Montreaux wants to build blocks of flats ranging from three to 25 storeys high on the site of the B&Q store in Cricklewood Lane, Cricklewood. The scheme would provide up to 1,100 homes and up to up to 1,200 sq m of flexible commercial and community floorspace. Nearly 1,300 people have so far responded to a consultation on the plans, with the vast majority objecting.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
One of the trees being taken down (Image: Rob White) “Cherished” trees that were chopped down in a suburban street were suffering from wood decay, according to Barnet Council. The council said it will plant new trees to replace those that were removed from Strathmore Gardens, Finchley, for public safety reasons. Some neighbours had raised concerns over the tree felling, which took place earlier this month, and what they claimed was a lack of notice given by the council. Rob White, who lives in Strathmore Gardens, was initially shocked by the removals of what appeared to be healthy trees.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
One of the trees being taken down (Image: Rob White) “Cherished” trees that were chopped down in a suburban street were suffering from wood decay, according to Barnet Council. The council said it will plant new trees to replace those that were removed from Strathmore Gardens, Finchley, for public safety reasons. Some neighbours had raised concerns over the tree felling, which took place earlier this month, and what they claimed was a lack of notice given by the council. Rob White, who lives in Strathmore Gardens, was initially shocked by the removals of what appeared to be healthy trees.
The consultation on the Hendon Hub development in The Burroughs, Hendon, will run until Friday, June 4. It means residents have an extra two weeks to give their views on the Barnet Council-led scheme, which is designed to provide 792 student homes and improved facilities in an area around Middlesex University. With the lifting of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, outdoor drop-in events are being held this week at the Scholars’ Courtyard marquee at Middlesex University. These events are due to take place at the following dates and times:
Monday, May 17: 2pm – 5pm
Tuesday, May 18: 4pm – 7pm
Thursday, May 20: 10am – 1pm
Friday, May 21: 2pm – 5pm