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Walking into autumn in Barnet

Get your walking shoes on for 3 October - here’s the chance to stride into autumn with the Big Barnet Walk.

Leader welcomes record sentence for investigation

A landlord guilty of breaching a planning enforcement notice has been ordered to pay a record fine and costs to Barnet Council, after a lengthy and complex investigation led by the council’s planning and Corporate Anti-Fraud Teams (CAFT).

Council urges rental property owners to get licenced before deadline

Barnet Council is urging landlords and agents to get their applications in before 4 October 2016 for their houses in multiple occupation (HMO) - to avoid higher fees or enforcement action and ensure all tenants have a safe home.

Community centre creates new Hope

Over 300 guests attended the official opening of the new family-friendly Hope Corner Community Centre last weekend, as part of Barnet’s regeneration of the Dollis Valley Estate.

Adult social services options considered

Healthy Happy Fun Day

Sensory stories, relaxation methods and physiotherapy techniques are just a few of the reasons adults with a learning disability should attend this year’s Happy Healthy Fun Day.

Landlady of unlicensed HMO prosecuted

The landlady of a rented house has been fined more than £6,000 for failing to have a licence or properly manage the property.

Council seals £4bn Brent Cross deal with development partners

A major regeneration scheme which will provide thousands of new jobs and homes has moved a significant step closer following the signing and sealing of an agreement between Barnet Council and its development partners, Argent Related and Hammerson and Standard Life Investments.

Young people encouraged to get in SHAPE this Summer

The SHAPE programme delivered by Barnet Council has launched a fun and energising summer programme for the young residents of Barnet to coincide with school holidays, running until Friday 26th August 2016.

Copthall swimmers head to Rio

Two of Barnet Copthall swimmers are getting ready to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games which start in Rio this Friday (August 5, 2016.)