Faulty appliances is a leading cause of house fires in the United Kingdom. Ensure you are aware of the latest government product recalls by visiting Product Recall website. Here, you can see which household electronics and kitchen appliances are currently being recalled by their manufacturers. It is important that you follow the Fire Brigade and [...]
People who garden often say there is more to it than putting plants and flowers in the ground. They feel a sense of serenity and well-being from getting their hands in the soil and helping a living thing grow. It is said that gardening can help all types of ailments including depression and alleviating stress. [...]
A new walking group is starting at the Grahame Park Estate. Meeting every Friday at 10am, this is a great opportunity to make new friends and get fit! There's also a free pedometer for the first 30 people to take part! Time: 10.00 - 11.00 am Meeting place: outside the One Stop Shop, 4 - [...]
The London Borough of Barnet’s Planning Committee has granted permission for a 51 flatted extra care scheme at Stag House in Burnt Oak. The scheme, will provide care for older people in Barnet and will be funded in the most part by the Borough with a grant of £4m coming from the Greater London Council. [...]
Work on Opendoor Homes’ development sites continues at pace as we construct 320 homes for affordable rent across the borough of Barnet. Opendoor Homes is a subsidiary of Barnet Homes, and is a registered social housing provider. The homes, once completed, will be allocated through Barnet Council's Allocations Policy. Exterior work is nearing completion at [...]
The spring 2018 issue of our residents' magazine atHome is available to download now, with copies available to residents soon. In this issue, you can read up about our development plans (and their unique history). Meet your new Performance Advisory Group members, and keep up to date with all the latest fire safety tips. Download [...]
Tuesday 13th March 2018: Re-cladding of three Granville Estate tower blocks A fully fire tested and A1 rated noncombustible aluminium cladding system will be installed on three tower blocks at Barnet Homes’ Granville Estate starting in Spring, with the aim of having the work completed by the end of the year. Barnet Council committed £17.5million [...]
Barnet Homes' employment partners Future Path are delivering a service from Grahame Park One Stop Shop and can offer the following support and advice for: finding a job working more hours those at risk of losing their job They will also be able to help supporting you with other issues, such as: housing debt well-being [...]
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All you need is access to a computer and an internet connection! We are excited to offer you a range of free online training and development courses! Aimed to help support your personal development and career progression you will increase your knowledge and receive a nationally recognised qualification at the same time. All courses are delivered through [...]
