"It is important to look beyond the funding when considering sporting legacy for a golden future, " said Alison Moore-Gwyn, chief executive.

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The leader of the council's Labour group, Alison Moore, blamed "a combination of several years of neglect and apparently bad maintenance work".

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The chairman of the Labour group on Barnet council, Alison Moore, is standing against Mr Freer in the parliamentary contest and makes much of his local record.

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