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Evening Standard
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Megan Howe

Campaigners say Barnet FC plans to build 7,000-seat stadium on public playing fields is ‘betrayal’ of community

Campaigners from Save Barnet Playing Fields are rallying against plans by Barnet FC to build a 7,000-seat stadium - (Supplied)

Campaigners have rallied against plans for a new 7,000-seat stadium in north London, which they say would displace grassroots football and strip the community of valued green space.

In January, Barnet FC submitted plans to the local council for a new stadium, as well as floodlights, parking, public facilities, a club shop, and a community medical centre at Barnet Playing Fields on Barnet Lane.

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