The Midland Hotel in Hendon is undergoing refurbishment, raising concerns among local residents who recently discovered its ownership had changed without prior notification. Despite being designated as an asset of community value, which should require community notification in a sale, Barnet Council was not informed. The hotel was purchased for £2.3 million by SD Midland Building Ltd, reportedly to provide facilities for Shiras Devorah, an Orthodox Jewish school. Residents are upset and confused about the expedited renovations and potential educational use without their knowledge.
The local community feels blindsided by the sudden refurbishment of the Midland Hotel, especially since its protected status as an asset of community value was overlooked.
Residents were not informed of the sale of the Midland Hotel despite its community asset designation, leading to public outcry and confusion.
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