News - London Borough of Barnet

Charity awarded £24,000 to develop a Green Gym in Barnet

Published on Tuesday 18 June 2013 in Charity and community news

Barnet Council will be supporting a new programme that aims to keep residents fit and healthy while improving local green spaces.

Views sought on proposals for revamp of North Finchley

Published on Tuesday 18 June 2013 in Planning, conservation and regeneration news

Residents and businesses are to be asked for their views on a planned £1.4million revamp of North Finchley as part of the Mayor or London’s Outer London Fund Initiative.

Schools come together to the sound of music

Published on Tuesday 18 June 2013 in Music and singing news

The Barnet Schools' Music Festival, lasting eight days, brings together over two thousand children from 78 Barnet schools to celebrate their music making over 7 nights.

East Finchley Library opens its doors to the Bravanese Community Centre.

Published on Monday 17 June 2013 in Libraries news

Barnet Council has confirmed that from Monday 17th June, the Bravanese Community Centre will be using East Finchley Library as their temporary administrative office space.

Join the Sky Bike Ride this Sunday

Published on Wednesday 12 June 2013 in Council and democracy news

Barnet councillors have given their support to a national campaign to get more people cycling in the borough.

Council welcomes earlier Appeal Court hearing in July

Published on Tuesday 11 June 2013 in Council and democracy news

Barnet Council’s Leader has welcomed news that an earlier hearing date has been confirmed by the Court of Appeal today following a legal challenge against the council’s decision to award a contract to run back office services.

Get out on your bike in Barnet

Published on Friday 7 June 2013 in Health and wellbeing news

Barnet Council has joined a national campaign to get more people cycling in the Borough.

Fundraising drive to Install Diamond Jubilee Gateway in Barnet

Published on Thursday 6 June 2013 in Council and democracy news

Barnet’s Diamond Jubilee Committee will be launching a fundraising initiative to install a lasting tribute to the Queen at the civic heart of Barnet.

Latest statement on Muswell Hill fire from Leader of Barnet Council, Councillor Richard Cornelius

Published on Thursday 6 June 2013 in Council information news

Regarding the fire in Muswell Hill, Councillor Richard Cornelius, Leader of Barnet Council, said:

Statement on Muswell Hill fire from Leader of Barnet Council, Councillor Richard Cornelius

Published on Wednesday 5 June 2013 in Council information news

Regarding the fire at Muswell Hill, Councillor Richard Cornelius, Leader of Barnet Council, said:

Council to reclaim money from benefits cheat

Published on Wednesday 5 June 2013 in Council and democracy news

A mother of two who claimed she lived alone in order to illegally pocket more than £22,000 in housing and council tax benefit has been ordered to repay the money she fraudulently claimed.

Innovative residents invited to bid for slice of Big Society Innovation Bank funding

Published on Tuesday 4 June 2013 in Council tax and benefits news

Bids are being invited for a scheme which aims to unlock the passion and energy of residents and the voluntary sector.

Project to support people affected by dementia set to be launched

Published on Friday 24 May 2013 in Adult social care news

With Dementia Awareness Week taking place, Barnet Council has announced it is to team up with the Alzheimer’s Society to set up a Dementia Café initiative.

Barnet residents can party like it’s 2012

Published on Thursday 23 May 2013 in Parking, roads and pavements news

Residents in Barnet can party like it’s 2012 all over again as Barnet Council makes street parties free during the weekend of the Big Lunch on Sunday 2nd June.

49th Mayor of Barnet sworn into office

Published on Wednesday 22 May 2013 in Council and democracy news

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).

Leader welcomes new face to his Cabinet

Published on Wednesday 22 May 2013 in Council constitution news

Barnet Council last night confirmed the appointment of its new Cabinet at annual council.

Barnet Council selects Capita as preferred bidder for joint venture

Published on Monday 20 May 2013 in Council and democracy news

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.

Healthwatch Barnet launched

Published on Wednesday 15 May 2013 in Adult social care news

A new independent organisation has been set up to provide a voice for patients and people using health and social care services in Barnet.

Long term foster carers needed

Published on Monday 13 May 2013 in Children, young people and families news

This week sees the start of Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign aimed at highlighting the urgent need for more foster carers.

Barnet music hub receives £150k grant

Published on Thursday 9 May 2013 in Music and singing news

Barnet Education Arts Trust, Barnet's new Music Service, has been awarded a £150,000 grant by the Arts Council.

Cycling Champions Wanted

Published on Wednesday 8 May 2013 in Community Coaches news

British Cycling is looking for Barnet residents who are cycling enthusiasts to become Ride Leaders and help champion upcoming Sky Ride Local events.

Hugo helps celebrates Level Playing Field’s Weeks of Action

Published on Tuesday 7 May 2013 in Charity and community news

Hugo Lloris visited Oakleigh School in Barnet last week as part of Level Playing Field’s Weeks of Action.

New Parking machines installed in High Barnet, Edgware and Mill Hill

Published on Tuesday 7 May 2013 in Parking news

Barnet Council has continued to roll out on and off street card only payment machines for parking in the borough as part of the Council’s policy of broadening the range of ways residents and visitors

Summer Book Challenge

Published on Tuesday 7 May 2013 in Libraries news

Barnet Council is encouraging teenagers, aged 14 to 18 years, to volunteer at a local library during the summer holidays.

Just one month left to complete the Six Book Challenge

Published on Thursday 2 May 2013 in Libraries news

With just a month to go, residents in Barnet are being encouraged to make that final push to complete the Six Book Challenge.

Talented young artist scoops prestigious Fourth Plinth Award

Published on Tuesday 30 April 2013 in Schools and education news

Artistic Malik Crooks is celebrating after learning his image of the Queen driving the tube has won first prize in a London-wide competition.

Barnet council wins “Clear and complete” £150 million legal victory

Published on Monday 29 April 2013 in Council and democracy news

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.

Residents have their say on round up of adult social care performance

Published on Thursday 25 April 2013 in Adult social care news

Barnet Council has published its second annual round up of the successes and challenges experienced in adult social care over the last 12 months.

Local MMR vaccination plans to be developed in response to increase in measles cases