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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).

Barnet gets tough on flytipping over winter

Barnet Council is toughening its stance on litter louts by imposing £400 fines for anyone caught flytipping.

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.

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.

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.)

Grahame Park completes recycling loop

The Grahame Park estate now boasts its own shop offering stylish but affordable furniture and electrical goods.

Joint Venture for Brent Cross South approved