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Councillors approve Barnet Council’s new annual budget
Councillors have approved Barnet Council’s budget for the new financial year at a meeting on Tuesday evening (3 March). Barnet Council will have a budget of £465million over the next year, covering services including bin collections, street cleaning, maintaining our roads and pavements, and providing social care for adults and children.
Last updated: 5 March, 2020
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Update on coronavirus outbreak (Friday 13 March)
The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) is changing rapidly, with more cases being confirmed across the UK, including London, daily.
Last updated: 28 February, 2020
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Views sought on transport plans to keep Barnet moving for the next 20 years
Barnet Council is seeking residents’ views on its long-term transport plans that would cater for the expected growth in the borough’s population over the next 20 years and build on current commuting options.
Last updated: 25 February, 2020
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Temporary road closure warning
Wellhouse Lane will be closed between the A411 (Wood Street) and the bus turn-around area next to Barnet Hospital for emergency resurfacing works to take place from 9pm tonight (Tuesday 25 February).
Last updated: 25 February, 2020
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Applications have reopened for free litter picking equipment to community groups this spring
Last year, £67,981 was allocated by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to Barnet Council's Street Scene service as a ‘one off’ fund to help keep the borough clean.
Last updated: 21 February, 2020
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Landowner fined for failing to clear fly-tip
The owners of a former industrial site in Edgware now blighted by tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish have been prosecuted and fined after failing to heed council warnings that it must be cleared.
Last updated: 20 February, 2020
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Launch of new garden waste service
The garden waste collection service will become chargeable from 6 April costing £70 per year for one bin, and £50 for each additional bin per year. Signing up will enable residents with garden waste to receive this service.
Last updated: 17 February, 2020
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Weather warning as Storm Dennis approaches
The Met Office is forecasting that Storm Dennis will bring heavy wind and rain during the next 48 hours, posing a flood risk and disrupting some council services.
Last updated: 14 February, 2020
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Barnet Council to appoint new pension scheme provider
Barnet Council’s Policy and Resources Committee next week (Wednesday 19 February) is expected to approve the proposal to appoint West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) to administer its local government pension scheme. If passed, WYPF would take over from Capita, which has managed the council’s pension scheme as part of its strategic partnership with the council since 2013.
Last updated: 13 February, 2020
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Swap, don’t shop after you spring clean!
Almost a third (26%) of the average Briton’s garments have not been worn in the last year. Why not have a spring clean and bring those clothes lurking at the back of your wardrobe to the next Swish and Style event in north London?
Last updated: 13 February, 2020