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Keep warm, well and safe this winter

The temperature has begun to drop which means winter is on the way.

Award to top performing Barnet GP Practice for NHS Health Checks

Leading in to winter, Barnet residents are being encouraged to visit their local doctors’ surgeries to have a health check.

New leisure management contract awarded to Greenwich Leisure Limited

Barnet Council has awarded its new leisure management contract to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) following a competitive tender process.

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.

Summer fun in Barnet

Walking trails, leisure centres, outdoor gyms and SHAPE programmes are just some of the things you can do in Barnet this summer.

Bringing the excitement of Wimbledon to Barnet

Could the next Andy Murray or Johanna Konta be living in Barnet?

New sexual health services

A range of new services aimed at improving sexual health has been launched in Barnet.

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

Green light given for new leisure centres

Building plans for the proposed Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre and New Barnet Leisure Centre were approved by Planning Committee this week (Wednesday 25 January).