{"id":1097,"date":"2026-05-06T09:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ournorthfinchley.org\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:41:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:41:22","slug":"major-update-great-north-leisure-park-hearing-announced-join-us-at-city-hall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ournorthfinchley.org\/?p=1097","title":{"rendered":"Major Update: Great North Leisure Park Hearing Announced \u2013 Join Us at City Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We have now reached a critical moment in the future of the Great North Leisure Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following Barnet Council\u2019s decision to refuse the application, the Mayor of London has taken over the decision-making process. A public Representation Hearing<\/strong> has now been scheduled where the final decision will be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Date:<\/strong> 27 May 2026
\ud83d\udd51 Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm
\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> City Hall, The Chamber (Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE)
\ud83d\udcbb Also available online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a crucial stage. The hearing is where arguments for and against the development will be heard directly before a final decision is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why this matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The proposed development would see the loss of a much-loved leisure space used by thousands of local people, a huge risk to the Glebelands Nature Reserve and a colony of protected Great Crested Newts and a severe lack of infrastructure, including public transport links and health facilities. And all this for a totally unsuitable dense block of mainly unaffordable tower block flats. The strength of community opposition has already had a major impact, helping secure Barnet Council\u2019s refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the decision rests with the Mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our North Finchley will be there<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our North Finchley will be organising representation to speak at the hearing<\/strong> and ensure the community\u2019s voice is heard clearly and powerfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is limited time for speakers, so we will be working to coordinate contributions and make the strongest possible case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come along and show your support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hearing is open to the public<\/strong>, and we strongly encourage supporters to attend in person if you can, or watch online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a visible community presence makes a difference. It will show our Mayor just how much this matters to local people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can do now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n