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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.

Church End Library in Finchley opens to the public

The brand new library at Church End Finchley is now officially open to residents in Barnet.

Help keep our neighbourhoods clean and green

Barnet Council is asking residents to take small actions in their day-to-day lives to support the council in keeping Barnet’s neighbourhoods clean and green.

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.

Join the ‘Animal Agents’ this summer

Children across the borough will have the chance to join the ‘Animal Agents’ for a summer of reading related fun.

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

One city, one month, one book

April sees the return of the annual London-wide celebration of reading – Cityread.

Food waste recycling hits the road

Barnet Council’s Recycling Team have been holding food waste recycling information stalls at supermarkets across the borough.