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Barnet Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Janet Djomba as its new Director of Public Health. A public health professional with over 15 years of experience, Dr Djomba joined the council in 2019. She became Deputy Director of Public Health in Autumn 2022 and has been the acting Director of Public Health since the departure of her predecessor in December last year.

Barnet has been officially awarded Borough of Sanctuary status for its efforts in welcoming those seeking a safe place to live. The Borough of Sanctuary title is awarded by the charity City of Sanctuary UK to organisations and areas that go above and beyond to welcome those looking for a safe haven.

Work is set to begin next week on the £3 million reconstruction of Hampden Way in East Barnet representing the largest investment ever in a single road by Barnet Council. The project forms part of the £97m Barnet Road and Pavement’s Investment Programme and is expected to take between nine and ten months to complete.

Middlesex University has confirmed that Barnet Council’s Suicide Prevention Campaign, delivered in 2021, may have contributed to reducing suicide rates in the Borough. The evaluation showed that Barnet saw a significant drop in suicide rates for the three months that the campaign was live (Oct – Dec 2021) and for a further six months following the campaign's conclusion.​

Barnet Council has launched a crackdown on fly-tipping at hotspot locations around the borough as part of its Caring for our Places campaign. The initiative will see a dedicated team deployed daily to clear illegally dumped waste and gather evidence so that people who fly tip can be caught and prosecuted. It comes after more than 8,000 fly-tips were reported to the council in 2023/24, with each tonne of waste costing the council £100 to clear.

The Leader of Barnet Council says we must stand together and stop hate spilling over into our borough following the outbreak of violent unrest across the country. Leader of Barnet Council and the Labour Group, Cllr Barry Rawlings, said:

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The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has responded to information circulating on social media and national media about a planned demonstration in North Finchley this evening (7 August). “You will be aware that information has been circulating on social media about a possible ‘protest’ in North Finchley on Wednesday evening.  If you live, work or travel through the area then we advise caution and to be mindful of your safety. 

The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has thanked Barnet’s communities, and those who came to stand with them, for their peaceful counter-protest following the threat of a far-right demonstration in North Finchley last night (7 August). He also thanked Police and other partners for their handling of the situation, including their support in providing reassurance.

Watling Park in Burnt Oak will be transformed by an ambitious package of improvements that will reduce the risk of flooding to nearby homes and streets during periods of heavy rainfall. Barnet Council’s Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) for Watling Park will help tackle the climate emergency and support its mission to make the borough net zero by 2042. Work on the £1.5million project begins this Monday and will see wetlands created along with new and resurfaced paths, tree-planting and an exciting new playground for younger visitors.