Last year’s Finest Flowers competition was fantastic! Our judges visited many beautiful gardens around Barnet and talked to residents who spend time and toil to make their garden space welcoming and improve their health and well-being. One of last year’s winners said, ‘People stop and talk to me when I’m out tending my beautiful front [...]
In May, Opendoor Homes held a launch event to mark the completion of the final site in a programme of 340 newly built homes, taking the total number of homes managed by Opendoor to 700 in just six years. Opendoor Homes Chair, Ursula Bennion said, “I want to say a big thank you to the [...]
Your views on private rented housing are important to us. Have your say on improving it through new property licensing schemes in the borough. Find out more and give your feedback at Barnet Engage: https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/property-licensing-2024-2029
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 'Discover and Win' campaign by Barnet Council, aimed at promoting a greener future for our borough. This initiative is a result of the collaborative efforts of the Citizens' and Young People's Assembly, which took place in February 2023. The assemblies brought together young and adult residents [...]
Opendoor Homes are committed to tackling damp and mould in residents’ homes, where present. This summer, our Healthy Homes team, alongside other teams from Opendoor Homes will be touring the borough in a series of four roadshows. Come and speak to the teams at: Saturday 22 July: Burnt Oak Library, Watling Avenue, HA8 0UB Saturday [...]
Our Community Engagement Team recently invited our involved Barnet Homes and Opendoor residents to share their views on our Get Together Get Involved virtual meetings and how we consult with them on our strategies, policies and reviewing how we deliver housing services. Their feedback has been valuable to help shape how we do things going [...]
If you are over State Pension Age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings. People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to get: additional Cost of Living Payments help with heating costs help with rent and Council Tax a free TV licence for [...]
If you pay for your household energy by prepayment electricity meter (PPM), then you have until 30 June to redeem money-off vouchers. The Energy Bills Support Scheme, which ran between October 2022 and March 2023, enabled households to save £400 off the cost of their energy bills over the course of the six months. While most households [...]
Volunteers Week takes place between the 1st – 7th June. BOOST Barnet is celebrating the huge contribution, commitment and dedication of Volunteer Barnet Digital Champions this year. Barnet Digital Champions are volunteers who help people who are either offline or want to improve their basic digital skills so they can do more online. Since the [...]
