London Borough of Barnet, GB
London Borough in England
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB Community Tree Portal inventories vital resources in net-zero efforts
Borough officials hope to plant 5,000 new trees by 2028 on the path to net-zero operations by 2030. The Community Tree Portal presents an overview of the current tree inventory and its ecological benefits. An interactive Tree Map includes layers for existing trees, planned plantings, and optimal planting locations. Portal users can select individual tree icons for details including photos, recent inspection dates, and Tree Asset Values.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB counters cost-of-living increases with Inbest benefits calculator
Inbest's opening questionnaire asks for the user's income, number of household members, and housing status. The platform evaluates local and national support programs before producing an estimate of potential monthly benefits for the user. The calculator connects community members to resources ranging from the borough's council tax support to the Personal Independence Payment program. The borough is the first local authority in the United Kingdom to adopt the Inbest platform.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB introduces BarNET ZERO campaign for a net-zero borough by 2042
BarNET ZERO began with a five-week advertising campaign about co-design opportunities. An online portal, a Citizens' Assembly on climate change, and a newsletter continue community engagement on sustainability. Borough officials advanced Europe's largest air-source heat pump project for 6,700 new homes at the Brent Cross Town development. A £9 million Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, 510 new EV chargers, and council building improvements contribute to BarNET ZERO's goals.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB "Discover Barnet" campaign supports local businesses during COVID-19
London Borough of Barnet launched the "Discover Barnet" campaign to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign encourages residents to shop locally by showcasing 15 local small businesses with quotes and a promotional video from each of the owners. Additionally, the campaign provides guidance to help residents shop safely by highlighting social distancing measures implemented in local public spaces.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB provided over 3,700 vulnerable residents with Argenti care technology
London Borough of Barnet partnered with PA, a consulting company, to provide over 3,700 vulnerable residents with Argenti care technology. The Argenti "Telecare" technology includes sensors, mobile devices, and alarms which detect falls, gas leaks, flooding, etc. The Council installed the technology in the homes of vulnerable residents in order to increase their safety while maintaining their independence.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB is developing digital systems that help with landlord compliance
London Borough of Barnet is partnering with Re a property, development, and regulatory service provider in order to develop digital systems that help with landlord compliance. The digital systems include an app to ensure landlords comply with their license requirements and that their properties are properly managed. The digital systems also include a new IT system to assist officers with identifying unlicensed property and an app to help with enforcement inspections.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Barnet, GB installed and mapped a network of e-vehicle charging stations
London Borough of Barnet installed a network of e-vehicle charging stations to promote green energy. The lamp column chargers, provided by CityEV, were strategically placed in convenient locations where residents can charge their electric vehicles for as little as 25 pence per hour using contactless card payments. The Council plotted the charging locations onto an online map, using Zap Map, so residents can easily locate the station nearest to them.
London Borough of Barnet, GB
United Kingdom