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HMO landlord fined after council investigation

A landlord has been ordered to pay £2,650 in fines and costs after failing to licence a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO), following a successful prosecution by Barnet Council.

Sector-leading tech to beat rogue landlords in Barnet

Barnet Council, in partnership with Re, will receive £93,000 to develop state-of-the-art, sector-leading technology to combat rogue landlords after a successful funding bid to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

Barnet Council shortlisted for national awards

Barnet Council has been selected as a finalist for two national awards recognising the high quality of its innovative partnerships with PA Consulting (PA) and Regional Enterprise (Re) Ltd.

Housing Committee agrees extra fire safety funding

Barnet Council will set aside an additional £21.9million for fire safety improvements across the borough, bringing the total investment to £51.9m, under a proposal to be considered by its Housing Committee tonight (Monday 14 January).

News and features Dreams of Tomorrow Art Competition

Barnet’s multi-talented young people have showcased their creativity with a poetry, photography and art competition culminating in an awards ceremony at Finchley Youth Centre.

Drivers prosecuted for blue badge misuse

A trio of blue badge parking cheats have been prosecuted after being caught using fake and cancelled blue badges.

Influence Barnet’s health priorities

Barnet Council is inviting residents to take part in a healthy weight survey and in doing so, influence the borough’s public health priorities for years to come.

Pair fined more than £20,000 for HMO breach

A landlord and his managing agent have been ordered to pay more than £20,000 after failing to secure a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence for their three-storey property.

Exhibition highlights WW1 sacrifices

As the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War draws closer, Barnet’s Local Studies Archive has launched a poignant free exhibition at Hendon Town Hall, entitled ‘Coming Home’.