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Ninety-five percent of child car seats checked in Barnet found to be incorrectly fitted
Recent car seat safety checks in Barnet have revealed that 95% of child car seats were installed incorrectly after 45 seats were checked, with a total of 100 errors.
These findings come following free car seat checking sessions organised across Barnet to help residents identify and avoid common car seat errors, as part of a partnership between Barnet Council and Good Egg Safety.
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New Weight Management Service for Teens Launches in Barnet
Barnet Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new healthy weight service for adolescents, in partnership with DDM’s Gro Health platform.
This new service is designed specifically to support young people aged 14-19 in managing their weight, improving physical and mental health, and developing the skills needed for long-term health and wellbeing.
Celebrations held as popular Barnet park receives prestigious award
Celebrations have been held at Cherry Tree Wood after it was officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks.
The popular East Finchley park has received the coveted Green Flag Award - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Refuse workers have narrow escape following explosion on collection vehicle
A crew of Barnet refuse workers had a narrow escape recently, as shocking film footage has emerged of a huge explosion as a bin is loaded into a refuse truck.
The explosion was cause by combustible items such gas canisters or bottles, batteries or aerosols being wrongly placed into a residential bin, which when crushed by the lorry’s impactor caused the bin, and other debris to be fired out into the street.
Burnt Oak’s Car-Free Day highlights commitment to cleaner air and sustainable living
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Barnet Council hosted Burnt Oak’s Car-Free Day on Saturday 21 September where the streets came alive with activities focused on sustainability and improving air quality.
The event, part of the Council’s ongoing Burnt Oak town centre improvements project, highlighted the importance of reimagining public spaces and promoting sustainable travel.
Barnet Council partners with cosmetics brand in campaign tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
Barnet Council has teamed up with national cosmetics brand Barry M in a new campaign tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG),
The campaign is aimed at Gen Z, as women and girls aged 16-24 are more likely to be victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, rape and stalking crimes than any other age group.