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Barnet Council invests £2.3 million to upgrade borough’s CCTV network
Last updated: 5 October, 2023
Barnet Council’s new Colindale CCTV control room has officially launched with updated new state-of-the-art technology and capabilities – alongside improved 24/7, 365-day-a-year monitoring. The launch of the control room is a key milestone in Barnet’s Strategic CCTV improvement programme and is part of the council’s wider community safety strategy, which sees the council working closely with Police and other organisations to tackle crime, violence against women and girls, and anti-social behaviour.
Election of the London Assembly Member for the Barnet & Camden Constituency - Result
Last updated: 4 May, 2024
The count for the Barnet & Camden Constituency took place at Alexandra Palace on Saturday 4 May and the following result has been declared. Anne Clarke of the Labour Party has been re-elected as the London Assembly Member for the Barnet & Camden constituency. See the full results
Council-backed independent design panel to help drive up quality of developments
Last updated: 8 May, 2024
Barnet Council has announced the appointment of Russell Curtis as chair of the borough’s first-ever Quality Review Panel. The Quality Review Panel will test the fundamental design principles of planning proposals, playing a major role in the council’s commitment to exemplary, high-quality developments.
London Festival of Architecture returns to Barnet for 20th Anniversary
Last updated: 9 May, 2024
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is returning to Barnet for the 20th Anniversary of the Festival with an exciting programme of activity and activations taking place across the borough, throughout the month of June. This is the second year that Barnet has formed a key Destination within the Festival’s programme and this year will see over 60 events take place across the borough that respond to this year’s theme of ‘Reimagine’.
New sensory garden launched by Barnet Council
Last updated: 10 May, 2024
A new sensory garden, which has been created in partnership with Barnet’s sight impaired community, has been officially opened in Finchley’s Victoria Park near to the café and the bowls club building.
Barnet Council launches Go Lean, Go Green, Go Bean campaign to help residents boost their lentil health
Last updated: 14 May, 2024
Barnet Council launched a new campaign aimed at helping residents eat more healthily on a budget, with a bean-based cooking demonstration hosted by Allotmentz restaurant with NLCC (North London Community Consortium) in Friern Barnet on Sunday 5 May. Over 50 residents attended the event where Allotmentz chef, Anita Watson, and her team prepared and served up three different recipes while chatting to attendees about healthy eating and affordable meals.
Free online tool will simplify planning process for home improvements
Last updated: 14 May, 2024
A free online service has been launched by Barnet Council to make the planning process simpler for residents looking to make changes to their homes. The new tool, Find Out If You Need Planning Permission, makes it quicker and easier to check when and how to apply for permission for building works such as home extensions.
Barnet council invites residents to vote for local sustainability projects with £10,000 prize
Last updated: 16 May, 2024
Barnet Council is inviting residents to vote for their favourite sustainability project, designed by local experts, with the winners taking home part of a total prize pot of £10,000 to help fund their idea. The finalists of the ‘BarNET ZERO Challenge’, a collaborative initiative with Middlesex University, were invited to present practical ideas for reducing carbon footprints.
Strictly fun dancing at Dance Barnet grand finals
Last updated: 21 May, 2024
The sparkling finals of Dance Barnet, a pan-disability Strictly-inspired dance competition took place on Thursday 16 May at the Pentland Theatre in the Arts Depot, north Finchley. The event saw ten disabled people perform as they competed in a special initiative designed to provide accessible dance to everyone and to encourage more disabled people in the community to be active.
Barnet Council installs first rain gardens to help reduce flood risk
Last updated: 21 May, 2024
Rain gardens are being installed across Barnet to help reduce the risk of localised flooding and reduce the impact excess water has on roads and pavements. The sustainable water drainage systems feature specially selected plants, shrubs, and other greenery. They are designed to absorb rainwater to help stop sewer systems becoming overwhelmed – one of the main causes of localised flooding.