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During autumn and winter, we have additional resources to support the clearance of fallen leaves from roads and pavements. Leaves are cleared through manual and mechanical sweeping. This will focus initially on high footfall locations and transport hubs with the clearance of residential roads taking place after the bulk of the leaves have fallen.

The 3000 plus public litter bins in Barnet are emptied on a regular basis. Litter bins in busier areas are emptied more often. We want to make sure litter bins are available for use and to avoid instances of littering on our streets or around the litter bins. Dog waste can also be disposed of in regular litter bins if a dog bin is not available.

Report drug-related litter on public land Drug-related litter includes needles, syringes, or other drug associated equipment. Please do not attempt to touch or remove any drug-related litter, you should report it to us online.  Report drug-related litter

Louise Hare is a London-based author with an MA in Creat

Chipping Barnet Library is now closed for refurbishment. The library will reopen on Monday 30 October 2023.

Susanne, an individual with care needs wanted to move out of her parents' home, at the age of 26.  Susanne realised she wanted more independence to go out into the community and explore. The only option offered to Susanne at the time of her transition was a residential care home.  Understandably, being in her twenties, Susanne didn't want to live with people who would be much older than her.

James, a non-verbal individual with autism requires fulltime support for his daily life.  James has been under the care of his loving parents, who had been looking after him since his birth.  Due to their own advancing years, his parents needed to look into future plans, to continue to provide and support their son.

Once a planning application is validated, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) consults with the community. This includes notifying neighbours, publishing notices on site and in the press, and publishing the application online on the weekly list.