Partner Article
London’s most populous borough plots £150m building plan
Barnet Council has today announced it is seeking a construction partner to help deliver its £150m building programme which is to take place over the next five years.
The London Borough’s plans include the development of new sports and leisure facilities, schools and libraries along with extensive refurbishment works across the borough.
It is hoped the development programme with a private sector partner will help Barnet, which became London’s most populous borough last year with 393,000 residents, make up a budget gap of £90m by 2020 as a result of funding cuts.
Of the £150m budget, £25m has been earmarked for two new leisure facilities scheduled to begin construction in September which will kick off the extensive redevelopment programme.
This includes a new leisure centre on the Copthall Estate to replace the existing centre, as well as another to be constructed on a green field site which will replace the current Church Farm Leisure Centre.
Looking to promote your product/service to SME businesses in your region? Find out how Bdaily can help →
Enjoy the read? Get Bdaily delivered.
Sign up to receive our popular morning London email for free.
Putting in the groundwork to boost skills
£100,000 milestone drives forward STEM work
Restoring confidence for the economic road ahead
Ready to scale? Buy-and-build offers opportunity
When will our regional economy grow?
Creating a thriving North East construction sector
Why investors are still backing the North East
Time to stop risking Britain’s family businesses
A year of growth, collaboration and impact
2000 reasons for North East business positivity
How to make your growth strategy deliver in 2026
Powering a new wave of regional screen indies