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Barnet Council and the Environment Agency crush flytipper’s truck

Barnet Council and the Environment Agency have crushed a Ford Transit tipper truck that was used by flytippers to dump huge amounts of rubbish in the otherwise idyllic suburban village of Totteridge.

The mountain of trash was discovered on private land. The vehicle used in the flytipping was seized by the Environment Agency on Thursday 8 August after a multi-agency operation that included the Met Police and Barnet Council.

The land-owner was left to foot the bill to clear the rubbish that the flytippers had left behind.

Become a Hate Crime Reporting Champion on Hate Crime Awareness Week

To become a champion, all residents need to do is report hate crime when they encounter it. The best place to do it is through the True Vision website at www.report-it.org.uk – which is accessible from any computer or mobile device. Residents can also go directly to the police by phoning 101, or 999 in the case of an emergency.

Council prosecution lands illegal HMO profiteer with enormous fine

Fariba Khosravikharshad was convicted at Willesden Magistrates’ Court for failing to acquire a licence and manage a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) without reasonable excuse.

Happy birthday to 105-year-old Rebecca Kaufman!

The family and friends of Rebecca Kaufman were joined by the Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Caroline Stock, for a big party to mark the occasion.

Extra chance to have say on new council boundaries for Barnet

The consultation focuses on new proposals for eight wards in Finchley, Golders Green, and Hendon.

Local people have until Tuesday 12 November 2019 to have their say on the proposals before the Commission finalises its recommendations for new wards across the whole borough in January.

Borough remembers first soldier to die in The Great War as new sculpture unveiled

The memorial – donated by John Seigal to the Barnet War Memorials Association (BWMA) – can be found on the edge of Lodge Lane Car Park, North Finchley. It was unveiled by Iris Hunt, a relative of Private Parr’s.

We are supporting a national campaign to bring empty properties back into use

There are currently 1,338 empty homes in the London Borough of Barnet. Tackling empty properties increases the number of homes in the borough, reduces the fear of crime in local communities and can reduce the risk of antisocial behaviour.

Council helps scouts to keep Friern Barnet tidy

One of the Scout parents, who works for Friends of the Earth, said a few words to set the scene regarding pollution, sustainability and recycling. Then coffee cups, fast-food trays, drinks cans and plastic bottles all went into the rubbish bags. After a couple of hours of hard work during the event on Saturday 21 September the Scouts had collected an impressive amount of litter.

Could we help crowdfund your great idea?

This initiative gives residents with project ideas the ability to attract funding from the community, council, businesses and foundations through one portal. The partnership raised more than £500,000 for good causes during its first two years, with more than 1,000 people getting involved and pledging money.

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