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European Parliamentary Election 2019 – results

Barnet Council shortlisted for national awards

Barnet Council has been selected as a finalist for two national awards recognising the high quality of its innovative partnerships with PA Consulting (PA) and Regional Enterprise (Re) Ltd.

Drivers prosecuted for blue badge misuse

A trio of blue badge parking cheats have been prosecuted after being caught using fake and cancelled blue badges.

Exhibition highlights WW1 sacrifices

As the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War draws closer, Barnet’s Local Studies Archive has launched a poignant free exhibition at Hendon Town Hall, entitled ‘Coming Home’.

Views sought on Council Tax Support scheme

Barnet Council has launched a public consultation in relation to its Council Tax Support scheme. The consultation began on Thursday, 18 October and will run until Thursday, 29 November.

Thinking of flytipping in north London? Don’t be Crazy!

A Finchley firm has been ordered to shell out nearly £10,000 after a successful flytipping prosecution by Barnet Council that saw its two vans confiscated for two months.

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.

Tell our Leader what you think

The Leader of Barnet Council would like residents to offer their views at one of three Engage Barnet events being held in September.

Blue badge cheats brought to justice

Council counter-fraud investigators have brought more than 30 disabled parking badge cheats before the courts during the last three months.