The area is at the heart of our plans for the new park town Brent Cross Town. We want to transform it into one of north London’s most significant parks, a place where people can relax and enjoy green spaces, grab a coffee, and meet with friends. It will be a place where anyone, regardless of age, gender or ability can participate in active play and sport, or enjoy as a spectator. 

That vision means offering a wide variety of new sports and play facilities that are accessible to all, as well as clear and safe routes throughout the fields and a pavilion. 

The last 18 months have taught us just how important being online can be in terms of social interactivity and keeping in touch with friends and loved ones. For many of us, being able to access services online is a given, however, there are still people across Barnet who do not have the skills to do so. A lack of digital skills can have huge negative impacts, including poorer health and well-being, social isolation, and less access to jobs and education.

This represents a considerable challenge in Barnet, a borough with over 30,000 street trees. The annual leaf fall can be unpredictable due to weather and varying leaf fall times depending on tree species. The council is preparing for a sustained effort over a number of weeks to clear leaves from footways and highways during autumn and winter.

This year Barnet has several events on offer as part of Black History Month, which also recognises the diversity we have in our borough. October’s events vary from a virtual Black history themed walking tour, a live performance and a book club. All these events are free.

Barnet’s ward boundaries are changing for 2022, so our polling arrangements and where residents will go to vote also have to change in many parts of the borough.