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).

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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:

Barnet Council Leader, Cllr Barry Rawlings visited Sunnyfields primary school in Hendon this week (Wednesday 5 October) as year 4s received level 1 cycle training as part of Cycle to School Week.

Barnet residents will have the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month (BHM) as never before, with Barnet Council funding community events for the first time. During October, more than 20 BHM public events and exhibitions will take place across the borough, with scores of schools also set to mark the month too.

Now in its 35th year, BHM recognises and celebrates the contributions of Black people to the economic, cultural and political life in the UK.

Information about children and family health

Ways of eating well and getting more active

Councillors are also encouraging motorists to other forms of sustainable transport for the day, while raising awareness of the various benefits that active travel, such as cycling and walking, have to climate change, health, the air we breathe and the local economy.

Cllr Alan Schneiderman, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change committee, said: “We’ve declared a climate emergency in Barnet and have put sustainability at the heart of everything we do to ensure we become a net zero borough by 2042.