The Thursday local news round up - 03/10/2019

Due to travel arrangements (I had to make a dash to Yorkshire and back), this weeks collection is a tad shorter than I'd planned but there are some tasty nuggets to get your teeth into.

Hadley FC win again.
Our local team, Hadley FC are on a roll. Through to the third qualifying round of the FA cup and flying high in the league, they had an impressive.

FT Hadley 3-1 Stansted, Paul Wright, Solomon Ofori and Jordan Edwards with a goals, a good three points gained

— Hadley FC (@hadleyfc) September 28, 2019

I was there to capture some of the action!

1-0 to @hadleyfc great start! pic.twitter.com/whKUfDXHbm

— Roger Tichborne/RogT #CTID 🏴‍☠️🇬🇧 (@Barneteye) September 28, 2019

Goal for Stansted direct from a free kick, 3-1

— Hadley FC (@hadleyfc) September 28, 2019

Councillor Jesse Brayne has joined the Lib Dems
Underhill Councillor Jessica Brayne, having quit the Labour party joined the Lib Dems earlier this week. Word reaches the Barnet Eye that she will not be the last local politician to defect. Sadly I am sworn to secrecy. Watch this space.

Great reception on the doorstep for my new party @BarnetLibDems & our candidate for Finchley & Golders Green @lucianaberger. #StopBrexit! pic.twitter.com/bDpMGWRQlf

— Jessica Brayne (@JessicaBrayne) October 2, 2019

This Tweet explains her reasons for quitting the Labour Party earlier this year

Today I have left the Labour Party. It was not an easy decision, but has been a long time coming. I realised fear of abuse was holding me back, especially being pregnant, but Luciana's bravery has been inspirational. I will continue to serve as an independent Councillor. pic.twitter.com/nKvWf1emIu

— Jessica Brayne (@JessicaBrayne) February 23, 2019

This means that the Lib Dems are now officially a group within Barnet Council. .


Work on the step free access at Mill Hill East progressing.

The lift tower at Mill Hill East Station has been installed. This is great news for all residents, who find the stairs difficult.

Making our network more accessible is one of our biggest priorities.👌

We recently installed a new lift tower and bridge at Mill Hill East Tube station.

More than a third of the Tube network will be step-free by 2020. pic.twitter.com/JMmghMidIh

— Transport for London (@TfL) October 3, 2019