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Barnet Council’s enforcement officers found that 80 Highfield Avenue, Golders Green, had not been registered as a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) – despite being home to nine people. They discovered a faulty fire alarm system, stairs and flooring that had been partially eaten by rats, and a severe cockroach infestation – all breaches of HMO management regulations.

In the initial reopening phase, gyms, studios and pools will reopen at Burnt Oak, Hendon, Copthall and New Barnet Leisure Centres, while facilities at Finchley Lido Leisure Centre will open at a later date. Following Covid Secure guidance, anyone wishing to use the facilities will need to pre-book a one hour time slot via the Better app or website. 

The unit will be open for tests for attendees in a vehicle and on foot between 10.30am-3.30pm on each day at: Edgware Community Hospital – Tuesday 21 July, and Barnet House – Friday 24 July. All appointments must be booked in advance, either:

Samaritans is a charity that provides emotional support to anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. No matter what you are going through, Samaritans are there to listen. Their helpline is FREE and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so make sure you save this number to your contacts and share it with a friend who may need someone anonymous to talk to: 116 123 Or email: jo@samaritans.org  

Barnet Council has allocated £50,000 for Crowdfund Barnet, a new round of funding to back ideas across the borough. The crowdfunding platform welcomes ideas from local Barnet residents and will put local people at the heart of its strategy to help Barnet build back better through more vibrant, resilient and connected communities.

Government guidance also encourages people to wear face coverings in enclosed public spaces, in which it is more difficult to observe social distancing, or where people are more likely to come into contact with others they would not normally meet.

The unit will be open for tests for attendees in a vehicle and on foot between 10.30am-3.30pm on each day at:

You can find it at the following locations from 10.30am-3.30pm for tests for drivers & pedestrians: Barnet House on Sunday 2 August Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Wednesday 5 August Edgware Community Hospital on Saturday 8 August. All appointments must be booked in advance, either:

How to stay safe in the hot weather Stay out of the heat: Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf Avoid extreme physical exertion Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes Cool yourself down:

Young people’s lives have been severely impacted this year with school closures and the cancellation of exams which is why we want to ensure they have the mental health support they need while deciding on next steps for the 2020/2021 academic year. We want young people to know that it’s normal to experience feelings of stress and/or anxiety, and that talking about your feelings can help – which can be much easier to do with someone anonymous.