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Cityread 2018

This month sees the return of the annual London-wide celebration of literature – Cityread.

Jail for builder who ignored enforcement action

A builder who blighted his street by storing debris and construction materials outside his home, has been jailed for failing to clear the land.

Entrepreneurial Barnet Competition

Mill Hill resident, Marie Farmer has won the Entrepreneurial Barnet Competition. She received the prestigious award for creating a Mini Mealtimes phone app that helps mothers provide their children with nutritional meals.

Building work set to begin on Unitas Youth Zone

Barnet’s young people will soon see their OnSide Youth Zone take shape with building work set to begin on the £6.5million centre.

Resident fined more than £50,000 for illegal extensions

A Magistrate has found a Barnet resident guilty of breaching three separate planning enforcement notices.

Update on Children’s Services Improvement

Suspected loan shark arrested in Barnet

A 47 year-old woman was arrested this morning (20 February 2018) on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, following an operation in Barnet.

Helping looked after children follow their dreams

Barnet has become the first local authority in London to launch its own charity to help looked after children fulfil their dreams and aspirations.

Views sought on early help services

The council is seeking residents’ views to help shape early help services in the borough.

More Foster Carers needed in Barnet

Barnet Council is asking residents if they have More to Give as it continues trying to increase the number of foster carers in the borough.