Our Youth and Community Apprentice was lucky enough attend one of Barnet Council’s resident engagement workshops to better understand young people’s experiences. Barnet Council wants young people to have a say on issues that impact them and to help make a positive change in their local area. Over 500 young people from across the borough [...]
Dear fellow resident, I hope you are all keeping well. I am joined by the Vice Chair of the Resident Board, Tatiana Jose, who has a few words to share before we provide our Autumn update. Hello, after joining the new Board in December 2020, I became the Vice Chair in September 2021. This role [...]
Between Barnet Homes and Opendoor Homes, we manage almost 14,000 properties across Barnet and further afield. We recognise that the quality of homes and related services we provide, directly impact on the life experience and wellbeing of the residents in our communities. The right of our residents to live in a decent home that is [...]
The district heating system on the Grahame Park estate will be turned on at 9am on 3 October 2022. This means all those homes connected to the system will begin to receive service to their central heating at this time. It will take approximately four hours for the system to reach its optimum operating temperature. [...]
Recently the Colindale Community Trust One Stop Shop on Grahame Park was flooded, just shortly after they had fully refurbished the building. The flooding caused water damage to the carpets, walls and ceiling tiles. The charitable venue in the heart of the Grahame Park estate provides independent advice and support, welcoming everyone who comes through [...]
A lot of work has taken place to turn Housing Options into the high-performing homelessness and lettings service that it is today. We want to look back on some of the key moments of the last 10 years of Housing Options, and to reflect on where the service is currently at. Key moments so far: [...]
There has been a sharp increase in fly-tipping on our estates and roads. This is an environmental hazard and nuisance which can ruin your neighbourhood. Fly-tipping is also a criminal offence carrying large fines and possible prison sentences. It starts with a single item and can swiftly build into the below pile which was located [...]
The rise in the cost of living is something that we have not seen since the 1970s, impacting gas and electric, fuel, broadband, water, food, and perhaps the ability to meet your rental obligations. We are here to help, with lots of support options available. We can support you with maximising your income, benefit checks, [...]
Terry had lived with his mother in his childhood home in Barnet for 36 years. The 3 bedroom council house belonging to Barnet Council and managed by Barnet Homes was the place Terry grew up in, together with his family of 8. Growing up, his siblings moved away and he remained living in the house [...]
I am sure everyone across The Barnet Group was profoundly saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen at Balmoral yesterday afternoon. We join with everyone across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the entire world in expressing our deep sorrow for the passing of a truly remarkable monarch. Our thoughts and [...]
