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    Could you be a Hate Crime Reporting Champion?

    A series of community groups and organisations in Barnet have joined forces to call on volunteers to become Hate Crime Reporting Champions during National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

    Last updated: 15 October, 2018

    Housing and Community

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    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.

    Last updated: 10 October, 2018

    Public health

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    Direct payments fraudster prosecuted

    A woman who continued to receive and spend her father’s social care payments despite the fact he had passed away has been brought before the courts and prosecuted.

    Last updated: 3 October, 2018

    Your council

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    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.

    Last updated: 19 September, 2018

    Public health

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    Estate agent fined for flouting housing law

    A Hendon estate agent that ‘specialises in HMO housing’ has been ordered to pay £7,150 after failing to register a home as a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

    Last updated: 14 September, 2018

    Housing and Community

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    Have your say on ward boundaries review

    The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) are about to start an electoral review of the London Borough of Barnet. The review will draw new council ward boundaries across the borough to make sure each councillor represents an equal number of voters.

    Last updated: 29 August, 2018

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    Parking scam warning

    We have received reports from other London boroughs of vulnerable people being targeted by a ‘well-dressed and spoken individual of Middle Eastern origin’ presenting himself as a concerned member of public and encouraging people or assisting them when paying to park.

    Last updated: 24 August, 2018

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    Community Centre nears completion

    The Mayor of Barnet has praised the ‘fantastic benefits’ a new community centre will bring to the area during its recent topping out ceremony.

    Last updated: 9 August, 2018

    Housing and Community

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    Care leavers to receive Council Tax exemptions

    Barnet Council will give a helping hand to hundreds of care leavers after granting them Council Tax relief up to the age of 25.

    Last updated: 1 August, 2018

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    Staying safe during the hot weather

    With temperatures set to climb again this week there are a number of practical pointers for vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and those with long term health conditions to help them stay safe.

    Last updated: 23 July, 2018

    Public health