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Mobile COVID-19 testing unit dates
Last updated: 7 December, 2020
You can find it at Edgware Community Hospital from 10.30am-3.30pm on Friday 4 September for tests for drivers & pedestrians. All appointments must be booked in advance, either:
Here you can find the latest mobile COVID-19 testing unit dates...
Last updated: 8 September, 2020
You can find it from 10.30am-3.30pm at: Barnet House today (Monday 7 September) Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Thursday 10 September Edgware Community Hospital on Sunday 13 September All appointments must be booked in advance.
Warning for young people and their parents: COVID-19 has not gone away
Last updated: 15 October, 2020
We want to remind young people – and their parents – that everyone must stick to the rules regarding social distancing and the number of people you meet from outside your household. Please don’t gather in large groups (no more than 6 people outdoors or 2 households indoors).
Barnet to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Last updated: 29 October, 2020
The event will run from 10am to 1pm on Thursday and will include details of the services available for people affected by suicide and wellbeing activities. Residents will also be able to have their say on the development of a borough-wide suicide prevention strategy. You can book your place at the event, which will be hosted by Zoom, via Community Barnet or by phoning 0333 344 9088.
BREAKING: Extra date added for COVID-19 mobile testing unit
Last updated: 10 September, 2020
You can now find it from 10.30am-3.30pm at: Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Wednesday 9 September AND Thursday 10 September Edgware Community Hospital on Sunday 13 September All appointments must be booked in advance.
Tributes issued to Councillor Brian Gordon after decades of public service
Last updated: 10 September, 2020
He was due to be appointed to the role in an Annual Council meeting on Tuesday evening, but the ceremony could not go ahead as planned due to his illness. The Leader of Barnet Council, Councillor Dan Thomas, and the Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Caroline Stock, have paid tribute to him after the tragic news was announced.
Another extra date added for COVID-19 mobile testing unit
Last updated: 15 September, 2020
All appointments must be booked in advance. ONLY BOOK IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS – new, continuous cough; high temperature; loss of or change to your sense of taste or smell Local slots for any particular day of testing become available for booking online from 6pm the day before. You can book a slot for the same day at any time up until 11am on the day itself.
Discover Barnet: shop safely and support your local high street
Last updated: 10 September, 2020
Barnet Council has launched Discover Barnet, a campaign to support the local businesses that create Barnet’s vibrant high streets and town centres – and the people behind them. Discover Barnet highlights the vital role that small businesses play in Barnet’s communities and economies by focussing on seven local businesses who have been serving Barnet residents for many years.
Victoria Park funfair closes tonight
Last updated: 21 September, 2020
We made the decision in light of increasing COVID-19 infections in the borough. Closing the funfair is purely a precautionary measure and there is no evidence of anyone being infected as a result of attending. The operator provided the council with a COVID Secure risk assessment prior to the funfair’s opening, and we have been regularly monitoring it to ensure compliance is met. We are reviewing all applications for future public events in our parks and open spaces as part of our measures to prevent the spread of infection.
More dates added for COVID-19 mobile testing unit
Last updated: 18 September, 2020
Find it from 10.30am-3.30pm at: Barnet House on Wednesday 16 September Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Saturday 19 September. All appointments must be booked in advance. Appointments are limited so keep trying. ONLY BOOK IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS: new, continuous cough; high temperature; loss of or change to sense of taste or smell.