http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news London Borough of Barnet Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:00:15 +0000 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:00:15 +0000 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/313/safeguarding_week_highlights_doorstep_crime Keeping vulnerable and older people safe from doorstep crime and rogue traders will form the main theme of this year’s Safeguarding Week (17 to 21 June). Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:22:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/312/charity_awarded_24_000_to_develop_a_green_gym_in_barnet Barnet Council will be supporting a new programme that aims to keep residents fit and healthy while improving local green spaces. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:36:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/311/views_sought_on_proposals_for_revamp_of_north_finchley 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. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:17:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/310/schools_come_together_to_the_sound_of_music 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. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:21:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/309/east_finchley_library_opens_its_doors_to_the_bravanese_community_centre 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. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:18:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/307/join_the_sky_bike_ride_this_sunday Barnet councillors have given their support to a national campaign to get more people cycling in the borough. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:15:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/306/council_welcomes_earlier_appeal_court_hearing_in_july 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. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:39:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/304/get_out_on_your_bike_in_barnet Barnet Council has joined a national campaign to get more people cycling in the Borough. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:29:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/303/fundraising_drive_to_install_diamond_jubilee_gateway_in_barnet 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. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:35:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/302/latest_statement_on_muswell_hill_fire_from_leader_of_barnet_council_councillor_richard_cornelius Regarding the fire in Muswell Hill, Councillor Richard Cornelius, Leader of Barnet Council, said: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:31:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/301/statement_on_muswell_hill_fire_from_leader_of_barnet_council_councillor_richard_cornelius Regarding the fire at Muswell Hill, Councillor Richard Cornelius, Leader of Barnet Council, said: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:16:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/300/council_to_reclaim_money_from_benefits_cheat 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. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:02:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/299/innovative_residents_invited_to_bid_for_slice_of_big_society_innovation_bank_funding Bids are being invited for a scheme which aims to unlock the passion and energy of residents and the voluntary sector. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:48:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/298/project_to_support_people_affected_by_dementia_set_to_be_launched 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. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/277/barnet_residents_can_party_like_its_2012 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. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/297/49th_mayor_of_barnet_sworn_into_office 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). Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/296/leader_welcomes_new_face_to_his_cabinet Barnet Council last night confirmed the appointment of its new Cabinet at annual council. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:35:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/295/barnet_council_selects_capita_as_preferred_bidder_for_joint_venture 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. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:44:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/294/healthwatch_barnet_launched A new independent organisation has been set up to provide a voice for patients and people using health and social care services in Barnet. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:51:00 +0100 http://www.barnet.gov.uk/news/article/293/long_term_foster_carers_needed This week sees the start of Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign aimed at highlighting the urgent need for more foster carers. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:13:00 +0100