Robert Collins

United Kingdom

Group Deputy Editor at Barnet Borough Times Series

Deputy Editor at St Albans & Harpenden Review

Deputy Editor at Tottenham and Wood Green Independent

Web content editor at the Hendon Times series. Stories or enquiries, about our sites? Let me know. Views my own. [email protected]

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Greens win Haringey Council by-election

1 week ago | thetottenhamindependent.co.uk | Robert Collins

Ruairidh Paton. Photo: Ruairidh Paton Voters have elected Haringey’s first Green Party councillor after a landslide win in a historically Labour-dominated ward. The St Ann’s ward by-election on Thursday April 10 saw Green Party candidate Ruairidh Paton secure the win with 1,059 votes, almost doubling second-placed Labour candidate Stephen Tawiah’s 589.
Ponders End fly-tip: Enfield Council vows to keep area clean

1 week ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Robert Collins

Refuse dumped in Tennyson Close, Ponders End. Photo: Kevin Rees Enfield Council's leader said he visited a street blighted by fly-tipping after an angry resident warned it was a health hazard. Kevin Rees, who lives in Tennyson Close, Ponders End, said rubbish is dumped “all along the street” and the problem was “getting steadily worse”. Household rubbish overflows communal rubbish bins and everything from tyres to mattresses to old sofas can be seen when walking in the area.
By-election to be held after councillor steps down in mysterious circumstances

2 weeks ago | times-series.co.uk | Robert Collins

A by-election will be held after Barnet Whetstone councillor Liron Velleman resigned. Photo: LDRS Barnet Council has confirmed a by-election will be held after a councillor resigned in mysterious circumstances. Last Tuesday (April 1) Whetstone Labour councillor Liron Velleman’s party affiliation was changed to independent on the council’s website and, shortly afterwards, the party confirmed he had resigned. No further explanation has been given.
'Why can't redevelopment of council's own offices meet affordable housing target?'

4 weeks ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Robert Collins

Phase 1 of the Poets Corner development will deliver 536 new homes. Image: Harrow Council Plans to build more than 500 homes on the site of Harrow Council’s former headquarters have been slammed for not hitting affordable housing targets. In partnership with the council, property developer Wates has submitted plans for Phase 1 of the redevelopment of the former Civic Centre in Station Road, Harrow.
Achievement gap between black pupils and other groups highlighted in report

4 weeks ago | times-series.co.uk | Robert Collins

A gap in educational achievement between black pupils and other ethnic groups in Barnet has been highlighted in a new report. Photo: Pixabay A gap in educational achievement between black pupils and other ethnic groups in Barnet has been highlighted in a new report. At key stages two and four, black pupils, particularly black Caribbean pupils, were found to be performing less well than other ethnic groups across the borough.
Corbyn says welfare cuts 'save £5bn at the expense of people with disabilities'

1 month ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Robert Collins

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the House of Commons in March 2024 (UK Parliament/Maria Unger) The Islington North MP has criticised the Government for saving £5 billion “at the expense of people with disabilities” Jeremy Corbyn criticised the Government for saving £5 billion “at the expense of people with disabilities”. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced on Tuesday an overhaul of the welfare system and reform to disability benefits on Tuesday.
Kodak site redevelopment gets go ahead despite privacy and overshadowing fears

1 month ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Robert Collins

Kodak Office Redevelopment CGI. Plans for 223 \'co-living units\' in a building reaching eight storeys high at site of former Kodak building have been approved. Image Credit: TP Bennett. Permission to use with all LDRS partners More than 200 ‘co-living units’ will be built at the site of Harrow's former Kodak offices, despite concerns about loss of light and privacy.
Shisha bar and restaurant allowed to open late despite 'years of nonsense'

1 month ago | times-series.co.uk | Robert Collins

Smoky Lounge in Mayes Road, Wood Green, has been allowed to open later, despite noise concerns. Photo: LDRS A bar and restaurant has been granted a licence to open for longer despite concerns over noise.
The borough where more than one in 20 people has a gambling problem

1 month ago | kilburntimes.co.uk | Robert Collins

Example of Merkur Slots shop front. Merkur Slots have applied for a licence to open another adult gaming centre in Neasden. Image Credit: Merkur Slots/Brent Council. Permission to use with all LDRS partners A north London borough has more than double the national average of problem gamblers, according to an assessment by its own council.
Fears that new scheme for 200 'co-living' homes on Kodak site will worsen crime

1 month ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Robert Collins

A CGI of the planned Kodak office redevelopment. Residents have raised concerns about the height of the building, as well as the impact the wider redevelopment has had on crime in the area. Image Credit: TP Bennett Neighbours say plans for more than 200 'co-living' homes as part of a major industrial regeneration will make crime worse and pile more pressure on existing services.