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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.

Views sought on Fairer Contributions Policy

Barnet council is seeking residents’ views during a consultation about proposals to change its Fairer Contributions Policy.

Work underway on dementia-friendly homes

In partnership with Barnet Council, Barnet Homes marked their latest new build project this week with a demolition ceremony at the start of the construction of a new dementia-friendly extra care scheme.

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.

Blue badges seized in successful operation

Last week saw a successful two-day crackdown on disabled parking badges being used fraudulently, resulting in 17 cases of Blue Badges being misused – the largest amount seized this year.

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.

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.

Shocking pictures show why council is taking tough stance to keep Barnet clean

Smashed up pieces of furniture, old mattresses and a broken TV. You wouldn’t stand for this rubbish being dumped in your front garden; yet this is a daily occurrence on the streets of Barnet.