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Cabinet approves plans to introduce household food waste collection service
Barnet Council’s Cabinet approved plans (3 March) to introduce a food waste collection service to all households across the borough by the end of March 2026.
The service is already being offered to schools and businesses in Barnet.
Barnet Council saves £1.2 million through Damage to Highways scheme
Barnet Council’s Damage to Highways scheme has saved the council over £1million since its launch in 2020, allowing the council to recoup the cost of repairing damage to pavements caused by building works.
Originally launched as a pilot scheme in four wards back in September 2020, the Damage to Highways scheme was expanded to cover the entire borough in July 2023.
Barnet Council celebrates inspirational women and girls with awards ceremony ahead of International Women’s Day
Eleven of Barnet’s most inspiring women and girls have been recognised in a council-backed awards programme at Hendon Town Hall, Thursday, 6 March 2025.
For the second year running the awards were given out for outstanding contributions and accomplishments in the fields of business, sport, environment, and community and culture.
Brent Cross Town welcomes its first residents
Brent Cross Town, our new neighbourhood being delivered in partnership with Related Argent, has welcomed its first ever residents, with social housing amongst the first to be completed.
By-Election Result – Finchley Church End Ward
The result of yesterday’s by-election in the Finchley Church End ward was declared last night (Thursday 6 March) at Barnet Council Headquarters, in Colindale.
The seat was won by Josh Mastin-Lee, Conservative Party Candidate.
Barnet Council adopts new ‘Local Plan’ to shape growth and change up to 2036
Barnet Council has adopted its new Local Plan at a Full Council meeting this week (4 March), marking a significant milestone in the Borough's development strategy. The comprehensive Local Plan will guide growth and development across Barnet up to 2036, replacing the previous Local Plan from 2012.
Council sets budget and new Council Tax rate
Barnet Council’s proposed budget for the financial year 2025-26 was approved last night (4 March) at a meeting of Full Council. The council is legally required to set a balanced budget, and this year’s budget includes a general Council Tax increase of 2.98% plus an Adult Social Care precept increase of 2%. Barnet continues to maintain a Council Tax lower than any neighbouring boroughs.