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Suspected loan shark arrested in Barnet

A 47 year-old woman was arrested this morning (20 February 2018) on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, following an operation in Barnet.

Suspected fake designer goods seized

Shoppers are being encouraged to heed consumer advice this Christmas after Barnet Trading Standards officers seized hundreds of suspected counterfeit designer handbags during raids on shops in the borough.

Barnet Council invests in low emission vehicles

Improving air quality throughout the borough remains a priority for Barnet Council, with the council adding five new environmentally-friendly vehicles to its fleet.

Barnet schools star in TfL awards

Schools in Barnet are leading the way in reducing traffic on roads which is having a positive impact on air quality throughout the borough.

£400k investment to help improve air quality on Clean Air Day 2017

Barnet Lane - Water Supply Problems

A water main burst early this morning (28 May) in Barnet Hill.

Illegal alcohol and tobacco worth thousands seized

A shop owner has had his alcohol licence revoked and has surrendered a licence for a second business after an operation involving specialist sniffer dogs led to the seizure of thousands of pounds of illicit alcohol and tobacco from a hidden storeroom.

Council debates street scene services

Barnet Council is asking for residents’ views on the way it delivers its street scene services in the future.

Barnet Council driving towards greener borough

Barnet Council is encouraging sustainable driving by allowing more cars into the free green emissions band, previously only given to electric vehicles.

Barnet schools win record numbers of STARS

This week has seen nearly 100 Barnet schools receiving their 2016 Sustainable Travel: Active, Responsible, Safe (STARS) awards at the Transport for London (TfL) seminars in central London.