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The LFA will run throughout the month of June, delivering a rich cultural programme of installations, exhibitions, workshops, talks and special events that bring together architects and the public.

Following the sad death of Councillor Melvin Cohen, a by-election will be held for one Councillor in the Golders Green Ward on Thursday 16 February 2023. 

BarNET ZERO, the new borough-wide campaign to help Barnet become one of London’s most sustainable boroughs is launching on 16 Jan. The campaign has been designed to bring residents, communities, and businesses on the borough’s journey to Net Zero, through advice, information and support. The initial five-week campaign will look at each of these areas, showcasing some of the work already taking place across the borough, and how individuals can take small (or large) steps to become more sustainable.

The Arts Depot joins Barnet’s movement to become a Dementia Friendly Community The Arts Depot in North Finchley has recently become another venue in Barnet accredited by the London Mayor Dementia Friendly Venues Charter as a Dementia Friendly Venue.

Following the tragic events in Pokhara, Nepal, the worshipful Mayor of Barnet Cllr Alison Moore has written to the Mayor of the city twinned with Barnet. As a mark of respect, the borough flag flying outside of Hendon Town Hall is flying at half-mast.   Dear Mayor, It was a tremendous shock to learn of the tragic air crash in Pokhara on Sunday 15th January.

An impressive new artwork by London-based artist, Lakwena in collaboration with architects, IF_DO, has been revealed at Brent Cross Town today.

The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has welcomed the Government’s announcement today (19 January) to award £29.5m of Levelling Up funding for the redevelopment of Colindale Tube station.

Barnet Council reopened the Pavilion Study Centre in Whetstone yesterday (Thursday 20 October), with an official ceremony attended by the Deputy Mayor and other local dignitaries. The Pavilion is the main educational institute for young people who are unable to attend mainstream schools in Barnet and is part of Barnet’s Family Friendly vision.

A charity Diwali lunch was held at Copthall Leisure Centre on 13 October organised by a team of resident volunteers led by Kusum Israni from Edgware. Around 125 attendees enjoyed a lavish buffet lunch prepared by the volunteers themselves. Entertainment was provided by Bollywood dancers, and this was followed by an interactive dance workshop where everybody could have a go. One of the first to take to the floor was Cllr Gill Sargeant, who is the council’s older people’s champion.

New additional licensing scheme for Barnet This week (24-28 October) is Empty Homes Week at Barnet Council. The council is marking it by encouraging owners of the 1,891 empty homes in the borough to bring them back into use and is signposting the range of incentives available to help.