Barnet Council is seeking views on council services from Deaf and hard of hearing residents

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Barnet Council would like to know what residents in the borough who are Deaf and hard of hearing think of council services and how they might be improved.

A discussion group is being held at Colindale library on the 24 November, from 12.30pm to 2:30pm. Interpreters will be available at the session.

The council would like ten people to take part, each of whom will be given a £50 voucher for their time.Those wishing to attend should contact [email protected].

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