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Consultation: Renaming Silkstream Park and Montrose Playing Fields
Last updated: 6 March, 2019
We have already asked local residents what facilities and improvements they would like to see in the two parks. When complete residents will be able to enjoy:
We want your views on a Public Space Protection Order for High Barnet
Last updated: 7 March, 2019
Due to continued reports of alcohol related nuisance and anti-social behaviour in the High Barnet area, we are considering introducing a PSPO. This order will allow us to impose restrictions and conditions within the defined PSPO area which will help deal with alcohol related nuisance and improve enjoyment of the area for the local community.
Children’s Services improvement
Last updated: 11 March, 2019
The findings come after Ofsted carried out its sixth and final monitoring visit since the council’s Children’s Services were judged to be inadequate in July 2017.During the visit in February, inspectors focused on the quality of practice in the care leaver’s service. They found that the quality of social work practice is improving steadily and that the changes to the service are making a positive difference to the lives of young people, with appropriate support and help offered to care leavers.
Barnet marks Commonwealth Day
Last updated: 11 March, 2019
This year the event marks the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members.The Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Reuben Thompstone – who was joined at the Town Hall by Professor Tim Blackman from Middlesex University – read the Queen’s Commonwealth Day message.
Today is No Smoking Day! Why not kick the habit?
Last updated: 13 March, 2019
Smoking is the largest cause of preventable deaths in England. Smoking accounts for nearly 80,000 deaths each year. One in two people who smoke die from a smoking related disease. Thousands of people have given up for good – you could be one of them!
New station in Brent Cross to be catalyst for thousands of new homes
Last updated: 25 November, 2022
The Brent Cross Cricklewood (BXC) regeneration programme will deliver 7,500 new homes, more than 3 million sq ft of workspace, up to 27,000 new jobs, new and improved schools and parks and the new station which will link to central London in under 15 minutes.
Pools closure at Finchley Lido
Last updated: 15 March, 2019
We apologise on behalf of our partners at Better for any inconvenience and customers will be able to use the pools at Barnet Copthall and Church Farm. During the closure, our partners at Better will be completing significant improvements including plant and machinery upgrades and refurbishment of poolside with new changing facilities, new vanity area, new lockers, improved customer flow and layout. The plant room improvements include a new air handling system that will improve the air quality for spectators and swimmers.
Council Tax: working together for Barnet
Last updated: 29 March, 2019
This week, Council Tax bills will land on doormats throughout Barnet. Your contribution supports the delivery of local services, making the borough a better place and live to work for residents. In particular, it will be crucial to the successful outcome of our five-year Corporate Plan – Barnet 2024.
100 day countdown begins for Unitas Youth Zone
Last updated: 19 March, 2019
The £6.5million facility, which is being built by national charity OnSide Youth Zones, with support from Barnet Council and other funders, will open its doors for the first time on Sunday 23rd June with plans being made for celebrations at the facility, which is located in Montrose Playing Fields. That means there are just 100 days to go and to mark this countdown, the charity has opened its membership, priced at just £5 for per year.
Views sought on young people’s plan
Last updated: 19 March, 2019
Consultation is currently underway to gather people’s views and opinions on Barnet’s Children and Young People’s Plan (2019-2023). The consultation runs until 7 April.The draft plan has been developed by drawing together input from children and young people, as well as a range of organisations including the police, voluntary sector groups, and education and health services.