http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news London Borough of Barnet Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 17 May 2012 00:57:34 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:57:34 +0000 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/79/48th_mayor_of_barnet_sworn_into_office 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). Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/78/new_funding_is_music_to_the_ears Ever dreamt of learning to sing or play a musical instrument as a child? Thanks to a new round of funding, this dream could be a reality for all Barnet children. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:55:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/77/young_gardeners_encouraged_to_dig_deep Eager young gardeners in Barnet schools are being given the opportunity to show off their green fingers as part of a new gardening competition. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:39:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/76/barnet_homes_re-houses_residents_after_fire Help is being offered to all residents affected by a fire at a Barnet Council block of flats managed by Barnet Homes. Thu, 10 May 2012 16:17:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/75/workfinder_project_provides_welcome_boost_for_jobseekers Jobseekers living on a number of the borough’s regeneration estates are now able to benefit from a welcome boost to their search for work. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:01:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/74/residents_given_the_chance_to_lend_a_hand Dozens of would-be helpers have come forward to offer some of their spare time to join the borough’s library volunteers scheme. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/73/funding_proposals_for_childrens_centres Parents, carers and childcare professionals are being consulted on proposed changes to the funding allocation for Barnet’s Children’s Centres. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:42:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/72/barnet_and_camden_constituency_gla_election_results_2012 Andrew Dismore has been elected the new London Assembly member for the Barnet and Camden constituency in the GLA elections. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:37:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/71/be_at_barnets_diamond_jubilee_festival_on_monday_4_june Barnet is hosting a Diamond Jubilee Festival, with the City of London Corporation on Monday 4 June at Golders Hill Park. Fri, 04 May 2012 17:33:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/69/greater_london_assembly_election_results Results of the GLA elections. Fri, 04 May 2012 10:44:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/68/mayor_marks_busy_year_in_office_with_tree_planting The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Lisa Rutter has marked her time as the first citizen of the borough by planting a tree in a Hendon park. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:48:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/67/get_there_early_on_3_may Voters are being urged not to leave it until the last minute to cast their vote on 3 May. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:43:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/66/date_of_brunswick_park_ward_by-election_announced 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. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:36:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/65/barnet_homes_shortlisted_for_national_award North London social landlord Barnet Homes has been named one of the most outstanding housing organisations in the country. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:17:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/64/80_per_cent_of_barnet_children_get_first_choice_reception_place More than 80 per cent of Barnet residents have received an offer of a Reception school place at the school of their first preference. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:29:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/63/interim_library_ready_to_launch The new interim library service is set to launch in North Finchley next week. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:51:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/62/step_back_in_time_with_dickens_this_spring A month-long festival encouraging Londoners to come together over a book has been launched across the borough this spring. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:05:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/61/reception_places_offered_to_99_per_cent_of_pupils Barnet Council has been working with the whole school community again this year to create an additional 450 reception places in order to meet 'unprecedented’ demand. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:58:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/60/welcome_to_our_new_and_improved_site We have made major changes to our website and will be adding extra functionality to the site over the coming months. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/59/east_finchley_ward_by-election_results Arjun Mittra has been elected as a ward councillor for East Finchley following a by-election held on Wednesday 11 April. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:13:00 +0100