Housing and community news
Residents Invited to Green Deal Workshop
Published on Thursday 25 April 2013
Barnet residents living in private accommodation are being invited to come along to a workshop to discuss ways to make their homes warmer.
Landlord to pay £24,000 for not improving empty property
Published on Wednesday 24 April 2013
A landlord in Barnet has been ordered to pay over £24,000 by the courts, after he failed to make the necessary improvements to his empty property.
Barnet Council proposing two year council tax freeze
Published on Monday 18 February 2013
Barnet Council is proposing to freeze council tax for another two years. The proposals are published in Cabinet papers today.
Residents encouraged to take care when using cash machines
Published on Wednesday 19 December 2012
Residents and shoppers are being encouraged to be especially vigilant when using cash machines in the lead up to the festive period.
Residents delighted as Grange Estate receives £1m Big Local funding
Published on Tuesday 11 December 2012
Residents on the Grange Estate, East Finchley, are celebrating after news that their bid for £1 million from the Big Local programme has been successful.
Borough-wide anti-social behaviour zone to be launched
Published on Monday 12 November 2012
A borough-wide Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) is being launched to help prevent crime, disorder and nuisance associated with drinking in public places.
End of council house for life as Barnet launches fixed term renewable tenancy scheme
Published on Monday 9 July 2012
A new system of council house tenancies, aimed at targeting housing for those most in need, has been launched by Barnet Council.
Safeguarding Week highlights hate crime
Published on Wednesday 13 June 2012
Every year, Barnet Council organises a safeguarding week of activities to coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June).
Residents consulted on new measures to tackle public drunkenness
Published on Thursday 7 June 2012
Barnet Council has launched a consultation with residents on proposals for the creation of a borough-wide Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) to control crime, disorder and nuisance associated with drinking in public places.
Barnet Homes re-houses residents after fire
Published on Thursday 10 May 2012
Help is being offered to all residents affected by a fire at a Barnet Council block of flats managed by Barnet Homes.
Barnet Homes shortlisted for national award
Published on Tuesday 24 April 2012
North London social landlord Barnet Homes has been named one of the most outstanding housing organisations in the country.
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