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Work on installing network starts this month (February 2021), with Barnet Council partnering with internet service provider Community Fibre to rollout the gigabit fibre pilot scheme. This will see installation of an alternative network to existing telephone lines, to serve Grahame Park with new faster, affordable, and more reliable internet connections.

The announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday 22 February of the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, comes at a time when reported cases and deaths from the virus have dropped significantly across Barnet and the rest of London. We should all be proud of the sacrifices that we have made during lockdown, which have no doubt saved many lives. I thank all of you who have done so much to keep others safe at this time.

The announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (22 February) of the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions comes at a time when reported cases and deaths from the virus have dropped significantly across Barnet and the rest of London. We should all be proud of the sacrifices that we have made during lockdown, which have no doubt saved many lives. I thank all of you who have done so much to keep others safe at this time.

Barnet Council’s plans for transforming rundown buildings on The Burroughs and Church End in Hendon, including provision of a new library, enhanced public spaces, and facilities for Middlesex University, have been put forward for review in a public consultation launched today (26 February).

Working in partnership with NHS Test and Trace, every person living in affected postcodes in East Finchley N2 over the age of 16 is strongly encouraged to take a PCR COVID-19 test this week, even if they are not showing symptoms. This week, a team working on behalf of Barnet Council will be going door to door to people’s houses in affected households in N2 to offer them home testing kits for COVID-19.

The cost for a year of bin collections will be held at £70 for one bin and £50 for each additional bin. These are the same charges as last years’ service. Residents who sign up in time for the start of the service will receive around 23 fortnightly collections.  The quickest and easiest way to sign up and pay is online at www.barnet.gov.uk/gardenwaste

Households across Barnet are being asked to take part in Census 2021.

You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 9am-3pm at:

Being placed in Tier 4 restrictions means for those of us who planned celebrations that we will now be making huge personal sacrifices to protect our loved ones, the vulnerable and the wider community. It is difficult to change the festive habits of a lifetime but we cannot risk the dire consequences of the ‘R’ rate increasing.

Barnet Council is seeking views on its budget plans for 2021-2022.  The proposal includes plans to save money and generate income to help close the council's £14million budget gap in the next financial year, while still delivering the best outcomes for Barnet’s 400,000 residents.