Which service does the council spend more money on: Children’s Services or its 14 libraries? Recently, we took to the streets of Burnt Oak to find out if residents know how the council spends its annual £544m budget.
Find out more: barnet.gov.uk/budget-engagem…
Cllr Simon Radford, Barnet’s Cabinet Member for Financial Sustainability, discusses the council’s financial position and plans for achieving financial sustainability by 2029.
Barnet Council website and webforms are currently unavailable. For urgent enquiries call 020 8359 2000. For urgent Adult Social Care enquiries call 020 8359 5000. We hope to restore services later today and apologise for any inconvenience.
A Hendon business has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in financial penalties and costs, for selling a kitchen knife to two 15-year-old police cadets.
Read the full story here: barnet.gov.uk/news/hendon-bu…
🚫 Fly tipping is a #RubbishDeal.
As part of #FightFlyTippingFortnight, hear how Barnet's Community Safety Team investigates reported fly tips before they're cleared away.
Fly-tippers: we will find you, we will fine you.
Report fly tipping: barnet.gov.uk/report-fly-tip… 🎥⬇️
Hate crime has no place in Barnet. If you've experienced or witnessed hate crime, reporting it can help support those affected and prevent future incidents.
Learn more and access support: bit.ly/BHCAW#HCAW
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@BarnetCouncil's Leader and Cabinet Members invite Barnet residents to their online Barnet Question Time Budget Special session. During the session, you can ask questions you have about the borough's budget.
Learn more below.
🚫 Hate has no place in Barnet.
During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we're raising awareness of hate crime and support available. If you experience or witness it, report it.
🔗 bit.ly/BHCAW#HCAW
Join us at one of Barnet's Tiny Forests and discover how these small but mighty woodlands help tackle climate change and support local wildlife: barnet.gov.uk/events/tiny-fo… 🌳
📅 Sun 11 Oct
⏰11am–12.30pm
📍Junction of A406 and Falloden Way, opposite Edge Hill Avenue, N3 3JL
We are hosting a budget-themed Barnet Question Time session, Mon 26 October for residents to find out more about our financial pressures and our plan for financial sustainability and to give you the chance to put questions to our Cabinet.
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Barnet Council Leader, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has marked the third anniversary of the 7 October terrorist attacks with a statement expressing sympathy and solidarity with Barnet’s Jewish community: barnet.gov.uk/news/barnet-co…
Which service accounts for more than a third of Barnet’s £544m budget?
We took to the streets of Burnt Oak to speak with locals, to find out if they know how Barnet Council spends their money.
You can get involved and have your say here: barnet.gov.uk/budget-engagem…
⚽ Have your say on plans for a new 11v11 3G artificial pitch at West Hendon Playing Fields, including sports lighting, a modular toilet & catering facility.
We want feedback from residents, clubs and community groups. Complete the survey by 15 Oct 2026: surveymonkey.com/r/WHPF-3G
Brian had a big rip in his shirt – until our FREE Repair Café fixed it. Now he can’t even remember where the tear was! 👕🧵😀
Bring your clothes, bikes or small electrical items to Cultivate Colindale this Saturday, 11am-3pm. 🕚🕒
Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-fi…
Restoring Sanders Lane was more than a simple bridge replacement.
We worked with @BarnetCouncil to remove a compromised Victorian bridge, create a brand-new pedestrian route, enhance biodiversity and support local clean-up efforts.
Read more: 02j9la.s.gy/transforming-san…#barnet
Our telephone service will be operating at a reduced capacity on Thursday 1 October 2026 while we carry out essential technical work. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Visit barnet.gov.uk for more information