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Help us shape a new political map of Barnet
Last updated: 1 November, 2022
The proposal is that Barnet should still have 63 councillors, but representing 14 three-councillor wards, 10 two-councillor wards and 1 one-councillor ward across the council. The consultation closes on Monday 24 June. You can read more and respond here.
Contract realignment update
Last updated: 1 November, 2022
The report, which will be presented to Policy and Resource Committee on Monday 17 June, recommends to members that the Skills, Employment and Economic Development team from within the Regeneration service and the Safety, Health & Wellbeing services return to be delivered by the council. The report also recommends reviewing the future contractual arrangements with Capita for those staff involved in the management and governance of the Brent Cr
Celebrating the people who make Barnet: Eliot Tang
Last updated: 1 November, 2022
Celebrating the people who together make Barnet. Together, we are Barnet will highlight some of our many groups, sports teams and local projects, as well as individuals, who contribute so much to our community. This week we're focusing on Eliot Tang, founder of Rising Stars, which through sports, arts and holiday camps Eliot Tang and his team of handpicked coaches are bringing together hundreds of Barnet’s children outside of school.
Shocking statistics reveal diabetes risk facing people in Barnet
Last updated: 10 June, 2019
Barnet Council will host an all-day awareness-raising event to mark Diabetes Week in Brent Cross Shopping Centre from 9am to 8pm on Tuesday 11 June. At last year’s event, 23 people were shown to have Type 2 diabetes, while a further 20 discovered they were pre-diabetic and at significant risk of developing the condition. The figure accounts for nearly half of the shoppers tested during the day. Not one of them were aware of the condition they were facing or the potential health risks.
Building complete for new Youth Zone in Barnet
Last updated: 11 June, 2019
From sports in the four-court Sports Hall, Fitness Suite, Boxing room and on the rooftop 3G pitch to music, arts, employability and enterprise workshops, a giant climbing wall, a mentoring kitchen, hot meals for £1 and much more, young people will pay just £5 per year to be a member and 50p each time they visit.
Grenfell Tower – two years on
Last updated: 1 November, 2022
Councillor Dan Thomas said: “It is hard to think that two years have passed since we first witnessed those shocking scenes at Grenfell Tower.
Hot water issue at Grahame Park Estate
Last updated: 18 June, 2019
The burst water pipe was reported at 4.30am this morning. It is expected that all parts of the estate will have full hot water access once more by the early evening tonight (Monday 17 June). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Celebrating the people who make Barnet: Mary Pearce
Last updated: 1 November, 2022
Celebrating the people who together make Barnet. Together, we are Barnet will highlight some of our many groups, sports teams and local projects, as well as individuals, who contribute so much to our community. This week we're focusing on Mary Pearce, who helps to run and coordinate The Grahame Park Independent Living Group, which has been running since 2000 and helps to bring people in the community together.
Walking and cycling routes: Have your say
Last updated: 17 June, 2019
You and others in your area have a unique opportunity to benefit from Transport for London (TfL) funding to improve walking and cycling routes between Hornsey and North Finchley. In partnership with TfL we would like to invest in these local improvements so that you can enjoy a cleaner and healthier environment.
Playing fields improvement plan: Have your say
Last updated: 26 June, 2019
We want your views on proposals to improve Barnet Playing Fields and King George V Playing Fields; and West Hendon Playing Fields and associated community facilities.