Barnet Council

This morning, 74 people joined us for the fifth Barnet Business Breakfast, where we discussed the impact of community support on local businesses and employees. Special thanks to Young Barnet Foundation and our speakers from BKL for their insights. Stay informed about upcoming sessions, sign up for our monthly business e-newsletter here - https://lnkd.in/e5tmk7gJ

We've adopted our new Local Plan which aims to deliver nearly 44,000 new homes by 2036 in the most sustainable locations. https://lnkd.in/eKmWn9BU

We’ve welcomed our first ever residents to new neighbourhood Brent Cross Town, a partnership between Barnet Council and Related Argent with social housing amongst the first homes to be delivered.   120 new homes provide replacement social housing for residents of the nearby Whitefield Estate as well as welcoming residents into shared equity and London Living Rent homes, which will be managed by L&Q.   Alongside The Delamarre, which provides the first homes for private sale, almost 300 new residences have been completed in the first phase of the development of over 6,700 new homes.   The moves are a major milestone for our ambitious Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration programme. Providing affordable housing early on in the development, as well as high quality parks and open space, and improved transport connectivity with our new Brent Cross West station, is an important part of our vision to ensure existing residents benefit from the transformation of the area.    Councillor Ross Houston, Deputy Leader of Barnet Council and Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration said: “I am delighted to see residents receiving the keys to these fantastic new homes. This is a huge moment for the development, bringing much-needed social and affordable housing alongside the wider mix of homes being delivered.”   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiFHdNgp  

Following Full Council meeting last night, Cath Shaw has been appointed Chief Executive of Barnet Council. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBuT_Fc5

Thanks to Middlesex University for hosting the Big Iftar yesterday evening. It was a wonderful event celebrating Ramadan and cultural cohesion in Barnet. #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak

Great recognition from industry experts at The Place Brand Observer, for our BarNET ZERO sustainability campaign. We’re proud to be annouced as a finalist in these prestigious awards, which celebrate excellence in place brand impact stories that promote sustainability and regenerative development. The judges highlighted our approach as “a story with great potential to inspire others when it comes to getting the local community involved in a meaningful way.” https://lnkd.in/eGW2Tii4 #BarNETZERO #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #PlaceBranding

Interim Chief Executive Cath Shaw is to become Barnet Council’s permanent new Chief Executive, subject to ratification by Council on 4 March. https://lnkd.in/eBuT_Fc5

We're very proud to have been shortlisted in four categories for the LGC Awards. In the Children's Services category our Youth Justice Service Residential Programme for 14-16-year olds has been recognised and our 'Money Worries?' campaign has been nominated for Campaign of the year. Work with JOLT on our Electric vehicle charging has also been shortlisted in two categories, Future place and Public/Private partnership.🤞 https://lnkd.in/eAZTgNW7

The council is to receive £55.7m in government support as part of its financial plans to close the council’s budget gap for the next: year.https://https://lnkd.in/eiZPW-b2

We're introducing new measures to reduce the risk of flooding in Barnet. The launch of the Sustainable Drainage Strategy is part of the council’s long-term vision to install Sustainable Drainage systems throughout the borough. https://lnkd.in/ektD2abQ