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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 16

Who’s Morty? If you know anything about their identity, please tell us. It costs the council to clean graffiti, and it is an offence under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 and The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003. Email us at [email protected] #KeepingBarnetSafer

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Who’s Morty? If you know anything about their identity, please tell us. It costs the council to clean graffiti, and it is an offence under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 and The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003. Email us at BarnetCST@Barnet.gov.uk #KeepingBarnetSafer

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · 16 h

Strategic Planning Committee resolves to approve outline planning application for Edgware town centre. Read the full story here: barnet.gov.uk/news/strategic…

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Strategic Planning Committee resolves to approve outline planning application for Edgware town centre.

Read the full story here: barnet.gov.uk/news/strategic…

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 23

Works are due to begin in early autumn, to improve West Hendon Playing Fields. Phase one of the investment will include: 🎾Refurbishment of tennis courts 🛝A new children’s playground 🚶Pathway upgrades and sustainable drainage Find out more here: bit.ly/45pcJmP

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Works are due to begin in early autumn, to improve West Hendon Playing Fields.

Phase one of the investment will include:
🎾Refurbishment of tennis courts
🛝A new children’s playground
🚶Pathway upgrades and sustainable drainage

Find out more here: bit.ly/45pcJmP

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 23

Our trading standards team has carried out its second successful raid in the space of two months, seizing more than £40,000 worth of illicit goods. The seven premises targeted were in West Hendon, Hendon and West Finchley. Full story: barnet.gov.uk/news/more-ps40…

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Our trading standards team has carried out its second successful raid in the space of two months, seizing more than £40,000 worth of illicit goods.

The seven premises targeted were in West Hendon, Hendon and West Finchley.

Full story: barnet.gov.uk/news/more-ps40…

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 23

Come along to a free First Aid Training Workshop delivered by @StreetDoctors @FUSEC_I_C 📅Wednesday 30 July 🕒3:30PM – 5:30PM 📍The Concourse, Old Grahame Park Library, NW9 5XA If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact 07984 599 139.

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Come along to a free First Aid Training Workshop delivered by @StreetDoctors @FUSEC_I_C

📅Wednesday 30 July
🕒3:30PM – 5:30PM
📍The Concourse, Old Grahame Park Library, NW9 5XA

If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact 07984 599 139.

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TransformingBX@TransformingBX · Jul 18

📢 We’re looking for an experienced operator to run our first dedicated community space at @brentcrosstown. Join our open days on 7 and 8 August from 9.30am to 11.30am where you can explore the space and learn about the opportunity. More details here: bit.ly/3Gzh9Pz

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 21

We're out in the community to hear from YOU about domestic abuse & violence against women and girls. Find us: • 23 Jul, 9:30–11:30, Grahame Park Estate • 24 Jul, All day, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley • 25 Jul, 2–4pm, Spires, High Barnet • 29 Jul, 2–4pm, Victoria Park

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. We're out in the community to hear from YOU about domestic abuse &amp; violence against women and girls.
Find us:
• 23 Jul, 9:30–11:30, Grahame Park Estate
• 24 Jul, All day, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley
• 25 Jul, 2–4pm, Spires, High Barnet
• 29 Jul, 2–4pm, Victoria Park

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Met Office - SE England@metofficeSEEng · Jul 18

Amber warning of thunderstorm affecting London & South East England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 18

Thanks to residents for reporting this fly tip, and to our crews for taking decisive action to track down the culprits, we have issued FPNs of £840. We will always work hard to find evidence and track down fly tippers. You can report at barnet.gov.uk/reportit #CaringForOurPlaces

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Thanks to residents for reporting this fly tip, and to our crews for taking decisive action to track down the culprits, we have issued FPNs of £840. We will always work hard to find evidence and track down fly tippers. You can report at barnet.gov.uk/reportit #CaringForOurPlaces

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 17

Planning permission was granted this week for 130 Build to Rent homes, 50% of which will be affordable, at Bunns Lane, Mill Hill. This is part of a new partnership with @AvivaUK Capital Partners & property development company, Stories. bit.ly/4lY2Z9B

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Planning permission was granted this week for 130 Build to Rent homes, 50% of which will be affordable, at Bunns Lane, Mill Hill.

This is part of a new partnership with @AvivaUK Capital Partners &amp; property development company, Stories.

bit.ly/4lY2Z9B

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 17

280 refurbished laptops were handed over yesterday to the charity @2econdChanceUK, who work with the council to ensure computers get a longer life by redistributing them to residents who otherwise struggle to get online. Read the full story here➡️ barnet.gov.uk/news/nearly-30…

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. 280 refurbished laptops were handed over yesterday to the charity @2econdChanceUK, who work with the council to ensure computers get a longer life by redistributing them to residents who otherwise struggle to get online.

Read the full story here➡️ barnet.gov.uk/news/nearly-30…

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Met Office@metoffice · Jul 17

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across much of England Friday 2100 - Saturday 1800 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 16

Barnet Council has launched the Barnet Children & Families Autism Hub, a collaborative initiative with @ResourcesAutism, a national charity providing specialist support for autistic under 18s and their families. View the full article here👉 bit.ly/4nPxNuL

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Barnet Council has launched the Barnet Children &amp; Families Autism Hub, a collaborative initiative with @ResourcesAutism, a national charity providing specialist support for autistic under 18s and their families.

View the full article here👉 bit.ly/4nPxNuL

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 16

Received an email from us about the electoral register? 🗳️ Every year, we check the electoral register is up to date so that everyone who has the right to vote can have their say. Please follow the steps in the email so we can confirm your details. barnet.gov.uk/annual-canvass

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Received an email from us about the electoral register? 🗳️

Every year, we check the electoral register is up to date so that everyone who has the right to vote can have their say. Please follow the steps in the email so we can confirm your details. barnet.gov.uk/annual-canvass

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 16

High winds recently caused an incident in North Finchley, so our Placemaking & Highways teams stepped in. With UKSPF funding, we widened pavements & added guardrails on Ballard’s Lane for a safer, more spacious walk. Check out the before & after pics. #NorthFinchley #CFOP

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. High winds recently caused an incident in North Finchley, so our Placemaking &amp; Highways teams stepped in. With UKSPF funding, we widened pavements &amp; added guardrails on Ballard’s Lane for a safer, more spacious walk.
Check out the before &amp; after pics.
#NorthFinchley #CFOP

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 15

Have your say on community safety in Barnet! The council is consulting on a borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle anti-social behaviour. Take part now: tinyurl.com/3e4w6jbf #Barnet #PSPO #CommunitySafety

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Have your say on community safety in Barnet!
The council is consulting on a borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Take part now: tinyurl.com/3e4w6jbf
#Barnet #PSPO #CommunitySafety

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 15

We're inviting residents to bring their neighbourhoods to life by hosting a one-off play street to celebrate World Car Free Day during the weekend of 20-21 September. barnet.gov.uk/news/barnet-co…

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. We're inviting residents to bring their neighbourhoods to life by hosting a one-off play street to celebrate World Car Free Day during the weekend of 20-21 September.

barnet.gov.uk/news/barnet-co…

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 15

FREE Travel Training for SEND residents 19 Aug 2025 | 10:15–11:50am or 12:15–1:50pm An opportunity to learn safe, confident travel tips on a private training bus! For ages 10 and above. Book now: [email protected]

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. FREE Travel Training for SEND residents

19 Aug 2025 | 10:15–11:50am or 12:15–1:50pm

An opportunity to learn safe, confident travel tips on a private training bus!

For ages 10 and above.

Book now: road.safety@barnet.gov.uk

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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil · Jul 14

Cllr Danny Rich, The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, has led tributes to former councillor and Mayor of Barnet, Agnes Slocombe MBE, who passed away over the weekend. barnet.gov.uk/news/tributes-…

BarnetCouncil's tweet image. Cllr Danny Rich, The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, has led tributes to former councillor and Mayor of Barnet, Agnes Slocombe MBE, who passed away over the weekend.

barnet.gov.uk/news/tributes-…

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