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The RAF marked its centenary in April 2018 and its station which operated as RAF Hendon – which is today part of the borough of Barnet – was globally known as the home of the RAF. The Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Reuben Thompstone, said: “This museum is a wonderful place, with fantastic exhibits. The awarding of the Freedom of the Borough to an organisation is the highest honour that we can bestow. It recognises the close and sustained relationship between our borough and the museum over many years. I am privileged and honoured to help us celebrate that.”

As we move into the next phase of the campaign, we are asking our residents and businesses to show support for the campaign, so we can all work together to help keep Barnet clean. You can help by organising or attending a community litter picks. We have three community group litter picks so far confirmed for September. Join either: • Friends of Mill Hill Park: Mill Hill Park café NW7 2BD, September 10, 10.30 - 12.30 • Friends of Windsor Open Space: Windsor Open Space, September 11,  10am-1pm (meet at the bottom of Windsor road N3)

Ordinarily, the council would offer £15,300 for a one-bedroom property, £20,400 for two bedrooms and £25,500 for three or more. The figure will rise by £2,500 in each category for anyone who registers interest in the grant aid during Empty Homes Week and applies for it by November 30. To apply for an Empty Homes Grant, call 0208 359 4359 or email empty.properties@barnet.gov.uk

To become a champion, all residents need to do is report hate crime when they encounter it. The best place to do it is through the True Vision website at report-it.org.uk – which is accessible from any computer or mobile device. Residents can also go directly to the police by phoning 101, or 999 in the case of an emergency. However, for safety reasons, people should not confront those who commit hate crime.

Residents should look out for a leaflet through their letterbox from the council, arriving before the end of the month, which explains the service changes and includes a calendar setting out the new collection day. Residents can also find more information about the service changes online at www.barnet.gov.uk/recycling, with the new collection day information being available from 1 November.

We’re proud in Barnet to offer support across several different organisations. There’s the Barnet Wellbeing Hub in the Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, London, NW4 4JT, where you can access a range of free services, including talking therapies. You refer yourself or ask a GP, social worker or healthcare professional to refer you. You can reach them on 03333 449088 or info@barnetwellbeing.org.uk or find out more at: http://www.barnetwellbeing.org.uk

Email mayor@barnet.gov.uk or phone the Mayor’s Office on 020 8359 2179 to make your nomination. This year we are accepting nominations in the following categories: Young citizen of the year Outstanding service to the community Lifetime achievement civic award Each nomination will be reviewed by a judging panel and winners will be invited to attend a ceremony at the Town Hall in April 2019 to receive their award.

Kalson Hassan, 43, of Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 4 September where she pleaded guilty to fraud offences after failing to notify the council. Following an investigation carried out by the council’s Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT), it was established that Hassan had illegally pocketed more than £8,000 in direct payments. When interviewed by counter-fraud officers, Hassan confirmed she had spent all of the money received since her father passed away.

The council is reminding residents to keep warm and well during colder temperatures.Gritting the roads: Our fleet of 10 gritters were out gritting roads yesterday evening and through the early hours of the morning.

Investigators discovered that the two-storey property in Hamonde Close, Edgware, was housing seven people during an evening inspection by the council’s Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team. They wrote to the owner, Charles Molen, twice to ask him to confirm how many people were living in the building – but he did not reply within the 14-day deadline. He was convicted at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 22 January and ordered to pay £2,650 within 28 days.