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Have your say on ward boundaries review

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) are about to start an electoral review of the London Borough of Barnet. The review will draw new council ward boundaries across the borough to make sure each councillor represents an equal number of voters.

Parking scam warning

We have received reports from other London boroughs of vulnerable people being targeted by a ‘well-dressed and spoken individual of Middle Eastern origin’ presenting himself as a concerned member of public and encouraging people or assisting them when paying to park.

Care leavers to receive Council Tax exemptions

Barnet Council will give a helping hand to hundreds of care leavers after granting them Council Tax relief up to the age of 25.

Suspected loan shark arrested in Barnet

A 47 year-old woman was arrested this morning (20 February 2018) on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, following an operation in Barnet.

Suspected fake designer goods seized

Shoppers are being encouraged to heed consumer advice this Christmas after Barnet Trading Standards officers seized hundreds of suspected counterfeit designer handbags during raids on shops in the borough.

Barnet Council invests in low emission vehicles

Improving air quality throughout the borough remains a priority for Barnet Council, with the council adding five new environmentally-friendly vehicles to its fleet.

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.

Barnet schools star in TfL awards

Schools in Barnet are leading the way in reducing traffic on roads which is having a positive impact on air quality throughout the borough.

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.

£400k investment to help improve air quality on Clean Air Day 2017