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Safe Drive, Stay Alive (SDSA), an initiative funded by Transport for London, and led by R.E (Regional Enterprise), working on behalf of Barnet Council, in partnership with the Emergency Services, will deliver an uncompromising message to young drivers about the consequences of driving dangerously. Between 2012 and 2014, young drivers aged 16-25, were involved in around 22 per cent of all road collisions in Barnet. These collisions resulted in 45 people being killed or seriously injured.

Officers from Barnet Council’s Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT) launched a total of 165 investigations after receiving intelligence and carrying out spot checks across the borough on cars parked while displaying a Blue Badge. Blue Badges can only be used by the named badge holder, or by a person who has dropped off or is collecting the holder from the place where the vehicle is parked. It is a criminal offence for anyone else to use a Blue Badge in any other circumstances.

All young people aged between 11 and 18 years old, who live, work or learn in Barnet, can stand for election as a Member of the Youth Parliament to represent other young people on the local and national stage. There are four positions as a Member of the Youth Parliament up for grabs, with members serving for one year. Would-be candidates have until 9pm on 5 February 2016 to register. UKYP candidates will take part in a debate at Woodhouse College on 10 February before online voting gets underway between 22 February and 7 March.

Ms Sulke’s final report is in response to the Ofsted report in July 2017 that found children’s services to be inadequate.

There is still a few weeks left to submit nominations for the council’s 2016 Civic Awards. Each year the council asks people to nominate an individual or group living or working in Barnet which they feel deserve recognition for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the borough. Anyone wishing to submit a nomination can do so up until 31 December 2015. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony held in March next year hosted by the Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Mark Shooter. 

Residents are once again invited to attend the event which will be held in the Rickett Quadrangle at Middlesex University’s campus in The Burroughs, Hendon, on Sunday 28 January. The theme of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day is ‘the power of words’

Week-long events at council offices at the North London Business Park (NLBP) and Barnet House include a photo wall featuring inspirational women chosen by staff and donations for a women’s refuge including essential toiletries, items for babies, toys, colouring books and non-perishable foods.

With Wimbledon in full swing, there is no better time to pick up a racket and get out on court. There are a number of places to play in Barnet, whether you want to play for free on one of the many tennis courts in the parks, get back into tennis by joining a coached session, or for those who want to join a club, there are over 20 clubs to choose from. Tennis coaching sessions for all ages are also available in selected Barnet parks this summer to introduce, or reintroduce, residents to the sport. Sessions are free of charge and you don’t even need to bring a racket.

This week the temperature is expected to rise further to potentially make it the hottest period of this summer so far. Although most of us welcome the summer sun, high temperatures can be harmful to your health. Try to avoid spending extended periods in the sun this week. Also, be aware that vulnerable people are at increased risk of health issues. See our advice here: Tips for coping in hot weather

In partnership with the E-Car Club, two electric and three hybrid vehicles have been secured as the council aims to lead by example by taking further steps to improve Barnet’s air quality.   The vehicles will be available for business use, enabling staff to travel across the borough to deliver council services. Residents will also be able to hire the vehicles with one available 24 hours a day and two vehicles available outside of business hours (6.30pm – 8.30am Monday to Friday and any time over the weekend).