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Hefty fine for landlord who didn’t register HMO
Last updated: 3 July, 2019
Landlord Suresh Nathan Paramaswara was convicted at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 25 June after a successful prosecution by Barnet Council.
More than 100 residents join Together, we are Barnet campaign
Last updated: 10 July, 2019
As part of the campaign’s ‘faces of Barnet’ art project, shoppers had their photo taken in the Barnet Council photo booth before leaving a comment to say what they love most about living in the borough’s diverse community. Students from Friern Barnet's Holly Park Primary School choir sang for shoppers at the event and also took part in the campaign themselves.
Barnet Council welcomes Improvement Notice
Last updated: 1 November, 2022
Members of the council’s Policy and Resources Committee recently agreed to allow council officers to focus on service improvement of the Pensions Administration function. The Improvement Notice has set a deadline of 31 August 2019, to ensure there is improvement in the following areas:
Barnet Council wins 2019 London Borough Tree Award
Last updated: 20 September, 2019
The borough picked up the prestigious accolade from the Greater London Authority and Forestry Commission, coming top out of the 32 councils the competition was open to. The Barnet tree programme – thought to be London’s largest – will improve air quality, support biodiversity, reduce the risk of flooding and provide protection from the sun during heatwaves. The effect will be to improve the long-term health of residents across the borough.
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Last updated: 1 November, 2022
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Last updated: 1 November, 2022
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Last updated: 1 November, 2022
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Barnet Council, U+I and Joseph Partners sign ground-breaking partnership to explore the potential to renew North Finchley High Road
Last updated: 1 November, 2022
U+I is a specialist regeneration developer, with a focus on genuine collaboration, with the public sector and local communities. Joseph Partners is also a seasoned urban developer and has pioneered a new, bold approach to reviving high streets.
Trailblazing support for young people
Last updated: 24 July, 2019
The new teams, working alongside established vital services like counselling (including Kooth online counselling), educational psychologists and school nurses will build on what is currently available and complete a ‘whole school/college’ approach. This will strengthen relationships between professionals, raise awareness of mental health concerns and improve referrals to specialist help when needed.
A bumper summer of fun gets underway
Last updated: 29 October, 2020
Once again there is an extensive calendar of activities and courses on offer across the borough aimed at 8 to 19 year olds (up to 25 for people with learning difficulties and disabilities).This summer will see more than 70 exciting courses and activities available to young people who are living or being educated in the borough.