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Advice on staying safe during the hot weather

With temperatures set to climb over the coming days there are a number of practical pointers for vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and those with long term health conditions to help them stay safe.

Mobile COVID-19 testing unit back in Barnet on 02/08/20, 05/08/20 and 08/08/20

The mobile COVID-19 testing unit returns to Barnet this coming week.

24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Today we’re supporting The Big Listen, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of Samaritans’ 24-hour service across the UK.

Mobile COVID-19 testing unit returns to Barnet for week beginning 27/07/2020

The mobile COVID-19 testing unit returns to the London Borough of Barnet from Monday.

Crowdfund Barnet launches funding round to help Barnet Build Back Better

New law on face coverings

From Friday 24 July it became mandatory to wear a face covering when entering all shops and supermarkets.

Mobile COVID-19 testing unit returns to Barnet for week beginning 20/07/2020

The mobile COVID-19 testing unit returns to the London Borough of Barnet this week.

Better leisure centres and gyms in Barnet announce reopening plans

Better Leisure, the charitable social enterprise that operates 5 leisure facilities on behalf of Barnet Council, has announced its plans for a phased reopening from Saturday 25 July 2020.

Barnet rogue landlords and letting agents fined £26,500 after rat and cockroach infestations

Two rogue Barnet landlords and their lettings agents will have to pay tens of thousands of pounds after allowing their tenants’ home to become infested with rats and cockroaches.

End of term message to parents about re-opening of schools in September

A message from the council's Deputy Leader, and Chairman of the Children, Education and Safeguarding Committee, Councillor David Longstaff: