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The LYG Virtual Games will take place over four-weeks, giving children and young people the chance to represent their Boroughs in a series of sport-related challenges that can be done at home, at school or while out for daily exercise.

With the help of a government backed scheme, grants have been paid to more than 1,000 Barnet businesses, with payments ranging from £10,000 to £25,000. Small business grants are available to businesses receiving small business rate relief giving them access to a cash grant of £10,000. In addition, eligible businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, with a rateable value less than £15,000, are able to benefit from a lump sum grant of £10,000, and those with a rateable value between £15,001 and £51,000 can qualify for a grant of £25,000.

Whilst the service is working hard to minimise any disruption, changes are having to be made to blue recycling bin collections so weekly black refuse bin collections can continue during this time. Blue recycling bin collections will occur on the week commencing 30 March, week commencing 13 April and week commencing 27 April. The council will continue to monitor Government updates and review this arrangement in mid-April. 

I have been truly heartened to see how local people have rallied together and are looking out for those around them. As the Prime Minister announced last night, there are new measures in place to limit the spread of infection. For your part, you must now stay at home unless it is to shop for food or medicine, go for outdoor exercise once a day, seek medical attention, or travel to work if absolutely necessary. The police will have powers to disperse groups of people in public.

Barnet Council is seeking residents’ views on establishing a new panel to help advise and support decision making on planning applications which may have a significant impact on the heritage of the borough. The consultation, which launched on 9 March, is an opportunity for people to have their say on proposals to set up a Heritage Advisory Panel made up of building and planning experts working alongside community representatives.

Once again there is an extensive calendar of activities and courses on offer across the borough aimed at 8 to 19 year olds (up to 25 for people with learning difficulties and disabilities). This summer will see more than 70 exciting courses and activities available to young people who are living or being educated in the borough.

As with all Onside Youth Zones, Unitas has an incredible range of facilities including a four-court Sports Hall, gym, 3G all-weather pitch, music room with recording suite, training kitchen, dance studio, health and well-being room, arts and crafts area and much more. 

16.50 UPDATE: Affinity Water has reported that all residents affected should now have a water supply, although this may be at a lower pressure than normal. Their team is on site to continue repair work to the damaged section of water main. For the latest information we advise residents to keep checking the Affinity Water website for updates. Residents can also sign up to receive text alerts.

You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 10.30am to 3.30pm at: Monday 19 October – Edgware Community Hospital Thursday 22 October – Barnet House

This represents a considerable challenge in Barnet, a borough with over 30,000 street trees. The annual leaf fall can be unpredictable due to weather and varying leaf fall times depending on tree species.