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CPO decision on Brent Cross Cricklewood confirmed

The Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration scheme will create a sustainable new town centre for Barnet and North London and will bring over 7,500 news homes, substantial commercial and retail space and improved transport links over 151 hectares.

New Thameslink station to be named Brent Cross West

The move to build a new Thameslink station, as part of Brent Cross Cricklewood scheme, is one step closer following Barnet Council’s decision to name the new rail line Brent Cross West.

Building works start at Tarling Road Community Centre

Construction work has officially started on the new Community Centre in Tarling Road, East Finchley.

Free Christmas parking every weekend this December

Shopping will be more enjoyable this holiday season with Barnet Council providing shoppers and visitors with free parking throughout the borough this December.

Silver Week - celebrating the contribution older people make to the local community

Barnet will celebrate Silver Week with an exciting programme of festivities taking place from Sunday 1 to Saturday 7 October.

Burnt Oak Looking Forward

Two years on from the start of the Burnt Oak Town Centre project, the transformation of the town is now starting to take shape.

Public to be consulted on Brent Cross regeneration plans

Work on the most significant growth and regeneration development in Barnet, the Brent Cross Cricklewood area, is moving forward with the public invited in July to look at the first concept designs for the new station and the first homes to be built

Advice on staying safe during the heatwave

With temperatures set to remain high there are a number of practical pointers for vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and those with long term health conditions to help them stay safe.

Building carer-friendly communities

BOOST Childs Hill project launched

On 13th April the Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor David Longstaff, accompanied by the Mayoress Gillian Griffiths, cut the ribbon to officially launch the second BOOST project in the borough.