Result of the Barnet Annual Council Meeting 2026 Tuesday, 19 May, 2026 Barnet Conservatives secured the highest number of votes of any party in the local elections on 7 May, winning the popular vote with 35% compared to Labour’s 27%. However, with both main parties holding 31 seats each and one Green councillor, no single party has an outright majority. Labour retained control by the narrowest of margins, winning Whetstone ward by just eight votes. Despite this clear... Local News
Better broadband for Underhill – delivery starts on fibre connections for more local BT cabinets 20th April 2016 The battle for better broadband in Barnet continues as Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, and local campaigner, Lesley Evans, have welcomed the news that... Local News
Villiers continues campaign to save Trent Park 20th April 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, is backing the latest stage in the campaign to save the historic Trent Country Park in Enfield. A long-time supporter... Local News
New Environment Centre for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice 12th April 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, has welcomed the opening of the new Environment-Centre for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. To be known as the E... Local News
Support for working people, and security in retirement 6th April 2016 On April 6th, the one of the most significant ever reforms the state pension took place. With the introduction of the new flat rate state pension, those... Local News
Boost for low paid workers in Barnet 5th April 2016 Theresa Villiers MP has welcomed the launch of the National Living Wage, which will increase the take-home pay for 1.3 million people across the country. From... Local News
Chase Farm rebuild gets green light from Government 24th March 2016 After years of campaigning in support of Chase Farm Hospital, Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, has welcomed the news that the multi-million pound... Local News
Standing up for the High Street: Villiers welcomes business rate help for local businesses 22nd March 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, has welcomed the news that small businesses in Barnet could save thousands of pounds on their business rates thanks to... Local News
Charity Cycle Ride with Mayor of Barnet 15th March 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, joined Cllr Mark Shooter, the Mayor of Barnet, for a 19-mile charity cycle ride. The event was part of the fundraising... Local News
Opening of proposed new school at Underhill postponed to 2018 as Villiers and local residents quiz the Ark Academy on their plans 15th March 2016 Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, invited representatives of the Ark Academy and the Education Funding Authority (EFA) to her constituency office in... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
