Service is lacking
Every time I visit the post office in Barnet, on whatever day of the week, there are only ever three out of eight cashiers working. How come?
View ArticleAbuse of power by emergency vehicles
I have an office and run a business in Station Road, New Barnet, which is a long, wide, straight, and often empty road.
View ArticleShow compassion and consideration
My name is Juliet and I am writing on behalf of myself and my four children. I am a mother, employee, student and an ex-resident of Sweets Way.
View ArticleElectoral system found wanting again
The 2015 parliamentary and district elections in Hertsmere were reported under the headline ‘Tories triumph’ (Borehamwood & Elstree Times, May 15). While it is true that the Tory party won the...
View ArticleDriving all their customers away
I remembered at the last minute it was my niece’s birthday the next day, so I thought I would catch the last post, but to my dismay I missed it. The postbox said there was a 4pm pick-up at Brent...
View ArticleManagement failings at council
Just thought I would share with you my frustrations with being a jobseeker and looking for work. A couple of months back, I applied to Barnet council for various positions within the parks street...
View ArticleStatement was not a true reflection
It was a mistake to believe Barnet council’s statement about the events outside town hall (‘Campaigners barred from council chamber’, Times Series, May 21). The demonstration by Sweets Way supporters...
View ArticleResidents kept out of public meeting
So the new mayor hopes to inspire people to get involved in community matters Really? What a shame all those Barnet residents who were doing just that – getting involved in community matters – were...
View ArticleMindset of a bad loser in all walks of life
Mr John Cartledge objects to the term ‘first past the post’ but is happy to use ex-post facto arguments to prove that the Conservatives’ election win in Hertsmere (and by implication nationally) was...
View ArticleMayor will do nothing to help residents
On BBC Radio London on October 28, 2010, the Conservative Mayor of London Boris Johnson (pictured) said: “What we will not see, we will not accept, any kind of Kosovo-style social cleansing of London…...
View ArticleBus changes
Following two public consultations, county councillors have agreed to reduce the amount of money the county council provides to commercial bus operators to fund some services in Hertfordshire.
View ArticleWe stand shoulder to shoulder
Barnet Women’s Interfaith Network (WIN) was appalled to learn that the neo-Nazi group New Dawn are planning to hold a demonstration against what they see as Jewish privilege in Golders Green on July 4...
View ArticlePrimary school opening blocked
It has always been my understanding that councillors of whatever party should act for the benefit of their residents. I know that during elections we become partisan but at other times it is the...
View ArticlePure stubbornness
I would like to thank the Times Series for covering the story about Labour’s delaying of a new primary school in Burnt Oak (‘Free school plan blocked’, Times Series, June 5). No doubt there is a limit...
View ArticleSirens are necessary
I wish to take issue with your correspondent who complained about the amount of ambulances driving along Station Road in New Barnet with their “sirens blaring regardless of the volume of traffic”...
View ArticleLabour owes us an explanation
I was rubbing my eyes in disbelief as I watched Labour councillors block the construction of a new state school in the heart of Burnt Oak.
View ArticleValid reasons
Cllr Hugh Rayner takes Cllr Nagus Narenthira to task for asking that the report on plans for a primary school in Burnt Oak be referred to full council (‘Primary school opening blocked’, Your Views,...
View ArticleNo one listened to the residents
In May, Barnet council planning committee met to decide the first reserved matters (detailed) application for the Brent Cross Cricklewood ‘Regeneration’ Scheme. What was the opening gambit of Barnet...
View ArticleMore haste and less speed
Last Thursday, I was travelling east in Station Road and having just passed the fire station, we were joined by an ambulance which suddenly turned on flashing lights and siren.
View ArticleDo you recognise my Aunt Eph?
I was wondering if your readers may be able to help me. I am trying to trace our family history.
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