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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.

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.

Victoria Lodge update

Planning consent for six flats to be built on the site of the Victoria Lodge was refused by Barnet Council’s Planning Committee in September 2018. The Planning Inspectorate subsequently granted permission following an appeal by the applicant.

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’.

Barnet supports World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day - an important time to reflect on an often overlooked part of our well-being.

Free blood pressure and diabetes checks

Come and join our partners at Silver Star to find out more about how to reduce your risk of developing conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, get a blood pressure or diabetes check and find out about what local services are available to support you.

Barnet awarded £1.2m to support vulnerable children

The Home Office has awarded Barnet Council more than £1m to help vulnerable children in the borough.