Disabled people staged a protest in June against a move they fear could leave them confined to care homes against their will.

They were among dozens of protestors who brandished signs saying “disabled people have a right to live independently” at a meeting of Barnet’s adults and safeguarding committee.

It came during a debate on Barnet Council’s decision to stop offering community-based care “by default” for disabled people – a move that is expected to save £424,000 in 2019-20.

Also in June around 250 workers in Barnet were made redundant as a meat wholesaler shut for good.

Nigel Fredericks Trading Ltd in Colindale had invested heavily in new equipment but subsequently faced financial difficulties caused by cash flow problems linked to rising costs, increased finance lease costs and a reduction in credit insurance. It ceased trading after failing to find a buyer.

Later in the month Barnet Council placed the first 40 lamp column charging points for electrics cars as part of its ambitious programme to promote green energy to help the environment.

A further 40 were installed throughout the year.

Also during the month a teenager became the third generation of his family to join the Met.

After successfully completing his training in Hendon, 19-year-old PC Frazer Briers was posted as an emergency response officer in Islington.

He followed in the footsteps of his dad, Inspector Andy Briers, as well as his grandfather Norman Briers, who is a retired Detective Chief Superintendent.