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pest control efforts

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Barnet Council is currently discussing concerns about rat infestations and public rubbish disposal as part of its pest control efforts.

In June 2026, Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee heard concerns about the prevalence of rats in open spaces and the management of public rubbish disposal. Councillors sought to understand the focus of pest control efforts, which aim to manage and eliminate pests, and what measures could encourage responsible rubbish disposal, as discussed during a review of the 2025-2026 Annual Report.

Key facts

  1. Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee discussed rat infestations and public rubbish disposal in June 2026. Source
  2. Councillor Jennifer Grocock questioned the focus of pest control efforts and responsible rubbish disposal. Source
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