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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.