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Views sought on Council Tax Support scheme

Barnet Council has launched a public consultation in relation to its Council Tax Support scheme. The consultation began on Thursday, 18 October and will run until Thursday, 29 November.

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.

Entrepreneurial Barnet Competition

Mill Hill resident, Marie Farmer has won the Entrepreneurial Barnet Competition. She received the prestigious award for creating a Mini Mealtimes phone app that helps mothers provide their children with nutritional meals.

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.

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.

Welfare Reform Task Force offers support

Families affected by the latest welfare reform changes are being encouraged to get in touch with Barnet’s Welfare Reform Task Force.

Export Hub gives businesses a boost in Barnet

Graduate wins Entrepreneurial Barnet Competition