Barnet Council will reinvest £974K to help fund crucial services for residents, thanks to increased earnings from the publicly owned energy-from-waste facility at Edmonton EcoPark.

Barnet is one of seven North London councils to receive part of £4.75million, which will go to support residents dealing with the cost of living crisis.

Barnet Council has decided that the historic Hendon Library will remain in its original location and be refurbished, preserving the library’s heritage and traditional features.

The council listened to hundreds of residents who expressed how important the building is to the local community and the history of the area.

Chair of the Community Leadership & Libraries Committee, Cllr Sara Conway said:

During planned general utility upgrade works at the junction of the A5 and Station Road, Edgware, a void under the road was discovered. Due to the nature of the void, we have had to shut the Southbound carriageway after the junction for safety reasons – introducing a contraflow system on the Northbound carriageway to minimise disruption in the area.

A Barnet Council spokesperson said:

Barnet Council has released some simple energy-saving tips as part of a series of measures to help people struggling to heat their homes, cook and stay warm this winter.

The tips include reducing thermostats by a degree Celsius to take 10 per cent off bills, and cooking using a slow cooker which compared to a gas hob or oven can make significant savings.

Cllr Alan Schneiderman, Chair of Barnet Council’s Environmental Committee said

Barnet council consults on new powers to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour

Barnet Council has launched a consultation that would give council and police officers powers to enforce against a range of anti-social behaviours – from problem street drinking to dog fouling.

The consultation, now underway, is asking residents to have their say on the introduction of the borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

Find out what support is available to help with your bills.

Support and campaigns to improve health and wellbeing for primary and secondary school age children.

Deaths due to COVID-19 in Barnet have now reached 1,000, following the passing of another resident today, Friday 7 October.

COVID-19 vaccinations are taking place all across the borough and are free to attend.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has released a statement of reflection: