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100 days of Barnet Council’s new administration: A message from Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of Barnet Council

It is 100 days since Barnet’s residents voted for a new political leadership for Barnet Council.

Design contest launched for council’s £18.8million park transformation

Barnet Council and the Landscape Institute have launched a design contest to support the development of plans for an £18.8million investment in West Hendon Playing Fields.

Barnet Council launches support programme for local construction industry suppliers

BOOST helps almost 400 Barnet residents into work in record-breaking year

Council delivers £1.5m support package to help local businesses

The UK’s cost of living crisis is having a significant impact on businesses. Rising energy and fuel costs are pushing many companies to breaking point and forcing customers to cut back on their spending.

New leader of Barnet Council appointed – declares an immediate climate emergency

New station in Brent Cross to be catalyst for thousands of new homes

The government has today (Thursday, 14 March) granted funding to the tune of £319.5m to Barnet Council to deliver the new Brent Cross West station and critical infrastructure – funding which will also unlock a vibrant new town centre for north-west London.

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.

Winter Weather Update

Friday 1 February 2019 – 9am - Update on affected schools and council services

London is currently experiencing adverse weather conditions. Barnet Council is working to ensure that the borough is well prepared for the the weather

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.