Council cracks down on fraud
Barnet Council is estimated to have saved more than £1.3million in temporary accommodation costs by cracking down on social housing fraud, a new report reveals.
It shows that 41 properties were recovered for those in need during the 2023-2024 financial year after being used illegally. This helped the council save £1,313,272 in temporary accommodation costs that it would otherwise have spent to house residents facing homelessness.
Ambitious transformation of Watling Park begins this Monday
Watling Park in Burnt Oak will be transformed by an ambitious package of improvements that will reduce the risk of flooding to nearby homes and streets during periods of heavy rainfall.
Barnet Council’s Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) for Watling Park will help tackle the climate emergency and support its mission to make the borough net zero by 2042.
Work on the £1.5million project begins this Monday and will see wetlands created along with new and resurfaced paths, tree-planting and an exciting new playground for younger visitors.
Barnet Council Leader thanks communities for peaceful response to threat of far-right demonstration
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has thanked Barnet’s communities, and those who came to stand with them, for their peaceful counter-protest following the threat of a far-right demonstration in North Finchley last night (7 August).
He also thanked Police and other partners for their handling of the situation, including their support in providing reassurance.
Barnet Council Leader addresses social media claims about North Finchley demonstration
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has responded to information circulating on social media and national media about a planned demonstration in North Finchley this evening (7 August).
“You will be aware that information has been circulating on social media about a possible ‘protest’ in North Finchley on Wednesday evening. If you live, work or travel through the area then we advise caution and to be mindful of your safety.
Barnet Council's statement on the outbreak of Islamophobic, anti-immigrant and racist violence
The Leader of Barnet Council says we must stand together and stop hate spilling over into our borough following the outbreak of violent unrest across the country.
Leader of Barnet Council and the Labour Group, Cllr Barry Rawlings, said: