The Resilient Schools Programme funded by Barnet Public Health is proud to showcase a Youth Realities and Pink Productions film ‘Generation Verified’. From identity to pressure for perfection, popularity, and the desire for likes, this is a short film explores young people’s experiences of the online world and how they cope with the unique generational challenges that they face.

London’s Deputy Mayor Sophie Linden visited Barnet Council’s offices for an update on the council’s pioneering pilot scheme to tackle domestic abuse in the borough, along with its partners at the neighbouring councils of Brent and Enfield.

Called the ‘Culturally Integrated Family Approach’ (CIFA), the wide-reaching scheme provides tailored services that recognise differences in cultures and ethnicities to improve the support available to those experiencing domestic abuse.

Barnet Council yesterday (31 May) launched a bold new strategy to enable children and young people to influence decisions in the council. The participation strategy, called My Say Matters, was unveiled by young people at a special event at Hendon Town Hall.

Barnet Council’s Cabinet has agreed to consult on plans for a Lane Rental Scheme to charge extra for roadworks conducted during the busiest periods on the borough’s busiest roads.

Subject to the results of a public consultation, the plans would help minimise traffic disruption by incentivising utilities companies to complete roadworks during quieter times, or more quickly.

Council projections estimate that the new policy could lead to:

The Strategic Planning Committee has resolved to approve the outline planning application for the redevelopment of Edgware town centre submitted by developers Ballymore (Edgware) – a joint venture between the Ballymore Group and Transport for London’s property arm, Places for London.

Works are due to begin in early autumn, to improve West Hendon Playing Fields, including new sports and community facilities.

The first phase of the investment by Barnet Council is set to significantly enhance and improve the park’s accessibility, safety, and usability for residents of all ages.

Phase one of the £3.65 million investment will include:

Barnet Council’s trading standards team has carried out its second successful raid in the space of two months, seizing more than £40,000 worth of illicit cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco, vapes, shisha and alcohol. Almost £400 of non-UK labelled prescription medications were also seized in the swoop. Sniffer dogs were used to identify where the illicit stock was being hidden.

On Wednesday 16 July, a total of 280 refurbished laptops were handed over to the charity 2econd Chance – who work with the council to ensure computers get a longer life by redistributing them to residents who otherwise struggle to get online.