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How to stay safe in hot weather Stay out of the heat: Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf Avoid extreme physical exertion Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes Cool yourself down:

Residents who need to report any incidents of anti-social behaviour are asked to contact the police on the non-emergency number, 101. If emergency police attendance is required, please dial 999.

Mental health

Barnet Council and GLL would like to apologise to customers for the extended closure of the pools at Finchley Lido Leisure Centre. In the interest of customer safety, the council made the decision to close public access to the pool in March 2019 to complete essential roof repairs, which were identified as part of a condition survey.

You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 9am to 3pm at: Monday 7 December – Brent Cross Shopping Centre. Friday 11 December – Barnet House. Sunday 13 December – Edgware Community Hospital. Tests are also available from our permanent testing sites from 8am-8pm, every day, at:

These changes will be in place from the week commencing 21 December. Blue recycling bin and black refuse bin collections will resume from the week commencing 11 January 2021 on residents’ normal collection day. Details of revised dates can be found at www.barnet.gov.uk/christmasbincollections.

Barnet Council has received just over £986,000 from the government’s COVID Winter Grant Scheme to be distributed to vulnerable residents who need help covering the cost of food, energy bills and other essentials over the winter months. A large portion of the funding will be allocated through schools, early years providers, colleges and health visitors, with vouchers which can be redeemed at supermarkets.

You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 9am to 3pm at:

Young people’s lives have been severely impacted this year with school closures and the cancellation of exams which is why we want to ensure they have the mental health support they need while preparing for a new academic term. We want young people to know that it’s normal to experience feelings of stress and/or anxiety, and that talking about your feelings can help – which can be much easier to do with someone anonymous. The service is available to any young person aged 11 to 25, who would like to receive confidential support and advice.

The service is a starting point to connect you with the most appropriate support to suit your needs. This is done through an emotional health check (wellbeing MOT) where someone will identify your personal goals and help you create a personalised wellbeing plan. You’ll then be socially prescribed - connected to community-based services and activities that focus on improving your wellbeing.  Services on offer: