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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
Published on Thursday 25 April 2013 in Adult social care news
A national catch-up programme to increase MMR vaccination uptake in children and teenagers has been announced today (Thursday 25 April) by Public Health England, NHS England and the Department of Health.
Residents Invited to Green Deal Workshop
Published on Thursday 25 April 2013 in Housing and community news
Barnet residents living in private accommodation are being invited to come along to a workshop to discuss ways to make their homes warmer.
Actress to launch new safety scheme in North Finchley’s Coffee Republic
Published on Wednesday 24 April 2013 in Adult social care news
Former EastEnders actress Pam St Clement will launch a new Barnet-wide safety scheme at North Finchley’s Coffee Republic on 25 April.
Landlord to pay £24,000 for not improving empty property
Published on Wednesday 24 April 2013 in Housing and community news
A landlord in Barnet has been ordered to pay over £24,000 by the courts, after he failed to make the necessary improvements to his empty property.
North Finchley Town Team launched
Published on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in Regeneration news
A Town Team dedicated to giving North Finchley a boost has been launched.
Hendon shisha bar manager fined £1,300 for allowing smoking in cellar
Published on Tuesday 23 April 2013 in Environmental health news
The manager of a Hendon shisha bar has been convicted of an offence under smoke-free legislation.
Barnet Council agrees four year lease for former museum building
Published on Friday 19 April 2013 in Education and study news
Barnet Council agreed last night (18th April) to grant a four year lease to Middlesex University for the former Church Farmhouse Museum.
Council grants £50,000 to fund Friern Barnet Community Library.
Published on Friday 19 April 2013 in Libraries news
Barnet Council’s Cabinet Resource Committee last night (18th April) agreed a grant to support the establishment of Friern Barnet Community Library.
Four in five pupils receive first choice primary school
Published on Thursday 18 April 2013 in Schools and education news
Barnet Council officers have been working closely with the whole school community to create hundreds of additional primary school places this September.
Mayor hosts Barnet’s annual Civic Service
Published on Wednesday 17 April 2013 in Council and democracy news
The Mayor of Barnet was joined by distinguished guests and fellow councillors for this year’s annual Civic Service.
Young people in Barnet encouraged to ‘Get Started’ with new sports coaching course
Published on Monday 15 April 2013 in Education and study news
Barnet Council is funding a five day sports coaching course at Saracens’ home, Allianz Park, for young people aged 16-24 who live in Barnet and are not currently in education, employment or training.
Long Winter Finally Over
Published on Thursday 11 April 2013 in Gritting news
Staff at Barnet Council hope they have now completed their longest winter gritting season.
Baroness Thatcher Statement by the Leader of Barnet Council
Published on Monday 8 April 2013 in Births, deaths, marriages and nationality news
Leader of Barnet Council, Councillor Richard Cornelius, said:
Landlord charged and set to pay over £2500
Published on Monday 8 April 2013 in Environmental health news
A landlord whose property was found to be in a poor and dangerous condition has been ordered to pay £2,745 by the courts.
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