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To become a champion, all residents need to do is report hate crime when they encounter it. The best place to do it is through the True Vision website at report-it.org.uk – which is accessible from any computer or mobile device. Residents can also go directly to the police by phoning 101, or 999 in the case of an emergency. However, for safety reasons, people should not confront those who commit hate crime.

Residents should look out for a leaflet through their letterbox from the council, arriving before the end of the month, which explains the service changes and includes a calendar setting out the new collection day. Residents can also find more information about the service changes online at www.barnet.gov.uk/recycling, with the new collection day information being available from 1 November.

We’re proud in Barnet to offer support across several different organisations. There’s the Barnet Wellbeing Hub in the Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, London, NW4 4JT, where you can access a range of free services, including talking therapies. You refer yourself or ask a GP, social worker or healthcare professional to refer you. You can reach them on 03333 449088 or info@barnetwellbeing.org.uk or find out more at: http://www.barnetwellbeing.org.uk

Email mayor@barnet.gov.uk or phone the Mayor’s Office on 020 8359 2179 to make your nomination. This year we are accepting nominations in the following categories: Young citizen of the year Outstanding service to the community Lifetime achievement civic award Each nomination will be reviewed by a judging panel and winners will be invited to attend a ceremony at the Town Hall in April 2019 to receive their award.

Kalson Hassan, 43, of Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 4 September where she pleaded guilty to fraud offences after failing to notify the council. Following an investigation carried out by the council’s Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT), it was established that Hassan had illegally pocketed more than £8,000 in direct payments. When interviewed by counter-fraud officers, Hassan confirmed she had spent all of the money received since her father passed away.

Middlesex University will once again be celebrating British Science Week with a range of interactive activities focusing on science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Council officers discovered that the Sandringham Road home in Golders Green NW11 9DP had no fire alarm or emergency lighting systems during a routine inspection. They found that six people were living at the address, which was only licenced to house five people.

There will be a 2.99 per cent increase to General Council Tax this year.  The increase in Council Tax, which was approved by Budget Council on Tuesday, 5 March, will mean an extra £36 per year for a Band D property.  

The Corporate Plan – Barnet 2024 is focused on three main outcomes: A pleasant well-maintained borough that we protect and invest in; our residents live happy healthy independent lives with the most vulnerable protected. The final outcome is safe and strong communities where people get along.

The Commission’s plans would mean changes to all ward boundaries in Barnet. A 10-week public consultation on the recommendations begins today and will end on 13 May2019.