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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

Consultation begins on new Thameslink station

Residents are being invited to give their views on proposals which will see a new Thameslink station in Brent Cross delivered nine years earlier than originally planned.

Putting down the pipe: The truth about shisha

Keeping safe, warm and well over winter

Barnet Council and its Public Health partners are calling on residents to help make sure elderly and vulnerable Barnet neighbours stay safe, warm and well this winter.

Barnet enforcement officers to wear body cams

Enforcement officers across the borough are set to wear body cameras to provide greater transparency around the actions of enforcement. The cameras are also being introduced to officers prevent incidents of physical and verbal abuse.

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.

Sustainability and Transformation Plan

The NHS in the north central London area – which represents Camden, Haringey, Islington, Barnet and Enfield – has submitted a draft Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) to NHS England.

New plans for Brent Cross Shopping Centre unveiled

Brent Cross Shopping Centre, London’s first and most iconic retail destination is to undergo a £1.4bn redevelopment as its owners Hammerson and Standard Life Investments begin a major public consultation to ensure it meets the needs of its shoppers for the future.

Pavement investment programme well underway

A multimillion pound investment programme has seen improvement works carried out to almost 90 of the borough’s pavements since work began last year.

Council's successful World Mental Health Day

Approximately 60 Barnet residents took part in World Mental Health Day (WMHD) at a community-led event on Monday 10 October to raise awareness of “Mental Health First Aid for All”.