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Welcome to the web site of the Barnet Residents Association. For a flavour of what we do, look at our newsletters -- the latest is the newsletter for June 2010.

Not the "Residents' Association of Barnet"

Note that the Barnet Residents Association is a completely separate organisation from the Residents' Association of Barnet (see also their branch in New and East Barnet). As an organisation, we did not back particular candidates in the local elections, and we only cover the High Barnet and Underhill wards.

Annual General Meeting 22nd June 2010

We held our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22 June 2010 at 7.30pm in The Wesley Hall, Stapylton Road, Barnet, EN5 4JJ.

As mentioned in the June newsletter, we discussed changing the name of the organisation, and voted by a show of hands on three options. The majority of the members present were in favour of keeping the name the same, so we will not be changing it.

Following the formal business Gordon gave a presentation on the progress of the Town Centre Strategy Board and there was some discussion.

Age Concern Barnet

Members may be interested in the work and services of Age Concern Barnet, a charity which provides opportunities and support to anyone over the age of 55 in the London Borough of Barnet. Their web site is at www.ageconcernbarnet.org.

They run exercise classes, befriending, a handyperson scheme, computer lessons and at the moment they are also running roadshows about distraction burglary, and a photography competition.

Local Development Framework Consultation

We have sent a response to the Council as part of their consultation on the Local Development Framework. We are generally pleased with the document, but have some specific concerns. Read the full response.

Barnet Market

Barnet Market is now back on the original St Albans Road site.

For more information about the Friends of Barnet Market see their web site at www.fobm.co.uk.

About Us

Barnet Residents Association (BRA) covers the High Barnet and Underhill wards in the London Borough of Barnet. A map showing the exact area can be seen on London Borough of Barnet’s website – see Links.

BRA aims to watch and safeguard the interests of residents in the area covered. We take an interest in matters in the area which might affect residents such as parking and road safety, local transport and more generally the plans and activities of the local Council. We look at planning applications for major projects which might affect people generally, although we do not have the resources to look at all small planning applications.

Our exact terms of reference can be seen in the Association's Constitution.

If you want to join, see the Membership page.