Plan for Change in Barnet: Kickstart Economic Growth
The national Labour Plan for Change on Economic Growth is already delivering results — the UK became the fastest growing G7 economy in Europe in 2025, interest rates have been cut six times, and the Renters’ Rights Act has given millions of people greater security in their homes. In Barnet, local investment is translating those national gains into visible improvements for residents every day.
Housing: Building a More Secure Borough
Barnet provided 680 council homes in 2024/25 — a figure that places the borough above the London average, according to Barnet Labour’s delivery record. The council’s ambition is to acquire 200–300 new homes every year, building a sustained pipeline of affordable housing that will make a real difference to the thousands of Barnet families on the housing waiting list.
Renters in Barnet are now protected by the Labour Government’s Renters’ Rights Act, which provides stronger protections for those renting privately.
Roads and Infrastructure: £97 Million Investment
Barnet’s £97 million roads improvement programme is one of the borough’s most significant capital investments in recent history. The programme has already delivered repairs and improvements to more than 30 miles of roads and pavements, reducing the long-standing backlog and improving conditions for everyone who uses Barnet’s streets — on foot, by bicycle, or by car.
This investment matters economically as well as practically. Well-maintained infrastructure supports local businesses, reduces vehicle damage costs, and makes the borough more attractive for investment. It is a direct expression of the national commitment to kickstarting economic growth at the local level.
Homelessness Prevention: £301,101 Invested
Economic growth must reach the most vulnerable. Barnet has invested £301,101 in homelessness prevention — early intervention support that helps people at risk of losing their homes to find solutions before they reach crisis point. This targeted investment saves both human hardship and long-term public cost, and reflects the council’s commitment to making growth work for everyone.
What This Means for Barnet Residents
- 680 council homes provided in 2024/25 — above London average
- 200–300 new homes to be acquired each year going forward
- 30+ miles of roads and pavements repaired through the £97m programme
- £301,101 invested in homelessness prevention services
Read More
- Labour’s Plan for Change: Economic Growth
- 74 Ways Barnet Labour Has Delivered
- Barnet Council — Housing and Roads
- Barnet Labour — Economic Growth
- Open Council Network — Barnet data
- Labour’s Full Plan for Change
- Our Plan for Barnet Review 2025/26