Who We Are

The Residents' Association of Barnet is a movement of Barnet residents from all walks of life, drawn from all party political allegiances, who are alarmed by the direction of some of the Council's policies and its failure to listen to local people.

We are committed to more meaningful democracy, where the views and interests of each local community are represented and reflected without discrimination, prejudice or favour.

Our candidates have a record of voluntary work within their communities. Candidates subscribe to a general set of principles, but are independent of conventional central party control, which gives them the freedom to speak up on behalf of their communities.

Residents' Association of Barnet Key Principles

1. The participation of all citizens of Barnet in local democracy.
2. Representation by candidates in council elections who are independent of central party control;
   • who are elected in their own communities
   • to listen to the views of residents in their communities
   • to represent and reflect the views and interests of their communities, without discrimination, prejudice or favour
   • to vote, according to their conscience, on behalf and for their communities
3. Strong financial control, essential frontline services and identify and act upon priorities in the various communities of Barnet.
4. Transparency and open consultation in all aspects of council business.  To uphold, and beyond, the intentions of the Freedom of Information Act.
5. Policies which improve both the green environment and built environment - aiming for a pleasant cleaner, greener and secure borough - treating all areas of Barnet, fairly and equably, and with an appreciation of our heritage.