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Barnet Council launches campaign to help residents keep their homes healthy this spring

Barnet Council has launched a new campaign aimed at helping residents to keep their homes healthy and free from damp, mould, and condensation. The council has recognised that dampness is a common problem for residents, which can lead to a range of health hazards, including respiratory problems and asthma.

Barnet Council becomes first local authority to launch the InBest benefits calculator

Barnet Council has become the first local authority to launch the InBest benefits calculator, designed to support residents with the rise in cost of living.

The InBest benefits calculator has been integrated into Barnet’s online support application, to make it easier for people who are experiencing financial difficulties to find out what support is available to them.

Council services return in-house as outsourcing contract ends

Barnet Council services including Planning, Highways and Environmental Health returned to in-house control on Saturday 1 April, following the end of the 10-year joint venture ‘Re’ with outsourcing company Capita. The move sees around 300 Re staff transfer to direct employment with the council.

Local vicar appointed first Chair of Hendon Community Partnership Board

Rev Julie Gittoes, vicar of St Mary’s and Christ Church Hendon, has been appointed Chair of Barnet Council’s newly launched Hendon Community Partnership Board. 

The council has formed the partnership to bring together representatives of the local community, councillors and council officers to oversee and have input into the multi-million-pound Hendon redevelopment scheme.

Edgware shopkeeper slapped with £3,300 fine for selling vapes to 14-year old

An Edgware shopkeeper has been given a hefty fine after being caught selling a vape to a 14-year-old by Barnet Council’s Trading Standards team.

Mr Sheroz Talib, owner of Fone Us Edgware, was charged with selling nicotine products to a person aged under 18 years old at Willesden Magistrates Court.

Council awards £15,000 for community group events for London Festival of Architecture

Barnet Council has awarded £15,000 to community groups and individuals staging ‘learn and discover’ events as part of the borough’s status as a feature destination in June’s London Festival of Architecture.

This will be the first time the festival has included an outer London borough and recipients of the fund will offer residents and visitors a variety of free walks, talks and exhibitions to explore Barnet’s public and hidden architectural gems.

A ‘first of-its-kind’ accessible and inclusive playground to be built in Barnet

Plans to build a £500,000 playground, aimed at children and adults with disabilities, and the first of its kind in the UK, were given the green light at the Barnet North Area committee meeting on Tuesday 28 March.

The ‘Fair Play Barnet’ playground was designed with input from professional experts, parents and carers with a range of experience in different disabilities.

Barnet Council releases video to encourage use of community skips

Barnet Council has released a new video to promote the council’s free community skips service.

The service is currently being used by more than 83 households a day, and the video’s aim is to encourage residents to make use and benefit from the service.

Barnet Council marks National Day of Reflection for those lost to COVID-19

Barnet Council has today marked the third anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown with a message to all residents.

Marie Curie launched the National Day of Reflection in 2021 to remember those who died during the Covid-19 pandemic, and support those whose grief was affected by lockdown.

Barnet Council Leader, Cllr Barry Rawlings, said:

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