Council and democracy news
49th Mayor of Barnet sworn into office
Published on Wednesday 22 May 2013
Councillor Melvin Cohen has become the 49th Mayor of Barnet after being officially sworn in during the annual meeting of the council at Hendon Town Hall last night (21 May 2013).
Barnet Council selects Capita as preferred bidder for joint venture
Published on Monday 20 May 2013
Barnet Council officers have recommended Capita as the preferred bidder to join the council in a joint venture to deliver development and regulatory services in the borough. The contract will be delivered by Capita’s property and infrastructure business. The proposal will be put to the council’s cabinet on June 24.
Barnet council wins “Clear and complete” £150 million legal victory
Published on Monday 29 April 2013
Barnet Council has won a High Court battle to proceed with its One Barnet change programme. The programme will save the council close to £150 million over the next ten years.
Mayor hosts Barnet’s annual Civic Service
Published on Wednesday 17 April 2013
The Mayor of Barnet was joined by distinguished guests and fellow councillors for this year’s annual Civic Service.
Special Memorial Plaque unveiled to 14 Victoria Cross holders
Published on Wednesday 3 April 2013
A ceremony to unveil a very special commemorative plaque will be held in the grounds of Golders Green Crematorium, on Sunday 7 April 2013 at 2pm.
Community-spirited residents honoured with Civic Awards
Published on Monday 25 March 2013
Barnet Council has honoured six outstanding Barnet individuals and a community organisation at last Thursday's annual Civic Awards ceremony.
Benefits fraudster with £2million property empire jailed
Published on Monday 11 March 2013
A businessman has been jailed after illegally claiming more than £35,000 in benefits despite owning a £2million property empire, running two shops and at one point having more than £800,000 in a string of bank accounts.
Council names Barnet’s 49th Mayor Designate
Published on Wednesday 6 March 2013
Councillor Melvin Cohen was last night (5 March 2013) elected as the 49th Mayor Designate of the borough following a full meeting of the council at Hendon Town Hall.
Borough Mayor marks busy year in office with tree planting
Published on Monday 4 March 2013
The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Brian Schama, has marked his year in office by planting a tree in a Hendon park.
Barnet Council successfully defends third Judicial Review in six months
Published on Wednesday 27 February 2013
Barnet Council has successfully defended a Judicial Review, and the lifting of an Injunction in the High Court for the sale of the freehold of the former Hendon Football Club site.
Barnet Council adds roadworks update to website
Published on Monday 18 February 2013
Barnet Council has added information about roadworks in the borough to its website.
Barnet Council proposing two year council tax freeze
Published on Monday 18 February 2013
Barnet Council is proposing to freeze council tax for another two years. The proposals are published in Cabinet papers today.
Fraud investigators to feature in BBC documentary
Published on Friday 8 February 2013
The work of Barnet Council’s benefit fraud investigators is due to feature in an upcoming BBC documentary.
'We like it here’ say 88 per cent of Barnet residents
Published on Thursday 31 January 2013
The vast majority of Barnet residents feel positive about their local area and council and think local services are improving, a survey has revealed.
The faces of Barnet’s would-be young politicians revealed
Published on Tuesday 29 January 2013
Nearly 40 would-be young politicians are competing for a place as Barnet’s representatives in the UK Youth Parliament.
Barnet marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Monday 21 January 2013
Despite the wintry weather hundreds of people gathered in Hendon this weekend (Sunday 20 January) to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Speak up on financial plans, council urges Barnet residents
Published on Thursday 17 January 2013
Barnet residents have two weeks left to give feedback on the council’s spending plans as it prepares for its 2013/14 budget.
Two jailed after council cracks rent deposit fraud
Published on Wednesday 16 January 2013
A man and woman were jailed yesterday following a Barnet Council investigation to crack a highly organised plot to obtain fraudulent payments from the authority.
Council’s anti-fraud team shortlisted for national award
Published on Wednesday 16 January 2013
Barnet Council’s Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Tuesday 8 January 2013
Barnet will once again mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a service held at Middlesex University on 20 January.
'Switched on' Mayor of Barnet pays glowing tribute to Olympic volunteers
Published on Thursday 29 November 2012
Nearly 200 Barnet residents who contributed towards the spectacular success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been given a heart felt thanks by the Mayor of Barnet.
Barnet Council publishes proposals to save £120 million on back office costs
Published on Thursday 22 November 2012
“This will give us £120million to spend on frontline council services that we would not otherwise have," says Barnet Council Leader.
Servicemen and women to be remembered across Barnet
Published on Tuesday 6 November 2012
Barnet Council members and officers will pay tribute to servicemen and women who have lost their lives and have been affected by conflict around the world at a number of remembrance services.
Nominations sought for 2013 Civic Awards
Published on Thursday 11 October 2012
Residents are being invited to nominate a person or group that they feel has made an outstanding contribution to borough life for Barnet Council’s annual Civic Awards.
Paralympic Torch relay welcomed to the borough
Published on Thursday 30 August 2012
The Paralympic Flame made its way through West Hendon on its 24-hour journey to the Olympic Park on Wednesday 29 August.
Paralympic torch relay route unveiled
Published on Monday 20 August 2012
The Paralympic Flame will make an early morning appearance in Barnet on its 24-hour journey to the Olympic Park, it has been confirmed.
Tributes paid to former Mayor Dot Benson
Published on Friday 3 August 2012
The Mayor of Barnet has paid tribute to former Mayor Dot Benson who has died following a long illness.
Ceremony celebrates Armed Forces Day in Barnet
Published on Tuesday 3 July 2012
Sunday (1 July) saw Barnet mark this year’s Armed Forces Day with a military parade, flag raising ceremony and the signing of an Armed Forces Community Covenant.
Barnet shows its support for the troops
Published on Thursday 28 June 2012
Barnet will host a military parade and flag-raising ceremony on Sunday 1 July to mark Armed Forces Day.
Dozens of school children tune up for Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2012
150 Barnet school children are making final preparations for their performances at next week’s Diamond Jubilee Festival at Golders Hill Park.
Barnet residents set to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2012
90 public parties are planned in Barnet to celebrate HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations across the borough over the next two weeks.
48th Mayor of Barnet sworn into office
Published on Wednesday 16 May 2012
Councillor Brian Schama has become the 48th Mayor of Barnet after being officially sworn in during the annual meeting of the council at Hendon Town Hall last night (15 May 2012).
Barnet and Camden constituency GLA election results 2012
Published on Tuesday 8 May 2012
Andrew Dismore has been elected the new London Assembly member for the Barnet and Camden constituency in the GLA elections.
Be at Barnet’s Diamond Jubilee Festival on Monday 4 June
Published on Friday 4 May 2012
Barnet is hosting a Diamond Jubilee Festival, with the City of London Corporation on Monday 4 June at Golders Hill Park.
Greater London Assembly Election Results
Published on Friday 4 May 2012
Results of the GLA elections.
Get there early on 3 May
Published on Monday 30 April 2012
Voters are being urged not to leave it until the last minute to cast their vote on 3 May.
Date of Brunswick Park Ward by-election announced
Published on Thursday 26 April 2012
Residents of Brunswick Park Ward will vote next month in a Barnet Council by-election following the death of Councillor Lynne Hillan on 5 April.
Welcome to our new and improved site
Published on Tuesday 17 April 2012
We have made major changes to our website and will be adding extra functionality to the site over the coming months.
Planning a street party this summer?
Published on Thursday 12 April 2012
With celebrations due to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, residents in more than 50 streets across the borough have already pledged to host a street party.
Harrow and Barnet to merge legal services
Published on Tuesday 10 April 2012
In an innovative move to reduce costs and increase in-house expertise, Harrow and Barnet Councils have agreed to merge their in-house teams of lawyers.
Barnet Council announces death of former Leader Councillor Lynne Hillan
Published on Thursday 5 April 2012
The Worshipful the Mayor Barnet, Councillor Lisa Rutter, announced today that Councillor Lynne Hillan passed away last night after a battle with cancer.
Budding poets invited to step into the Queen's shoes for a day
Published on Tuesday 3 April 2012
Barnet school children are being invited to imagine living a day in the life of the monarch as part of a new poetry competition.
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