Barnet’s young people create a film to encourage digital resilience
The Resilient Schools Programme funded by Barnet Public Health is proud to showcase a Youth Realities and Pink Productions film ‘Generation Verified’. From identity to pressure for perfection, popularity, and the desire for likes, this is a short film explores young people’s experiences of the online world and how they cope with the unique generational challenges that they face.
London’s Deputy Mayor visits Barnet Council for groundbreaking pilot scheme to tackle domestic abuse
London’s Deputy Mayor Sophie Linden visited Barnet Council’s offices for an update on the council’s pioneering pilot scheme to tackle domestic abuse in the borough, along with its partners at the neighbouring councils of Brent and Enfield.
Called the ‘Culturally Integrated Family Approach’ (CIFA), the wide-reaching scheme provides tailored services that recognise differences in cultures and ethnicities to improve the support available to those experiencing domestic abuse.
Barnet’s young residents given a voice in council decisions
Barnet Council yesterday (31 May) launched a bold new strategy to enable children and young people to influence decisions in the council. The participation strategy, called My Say Matters, was unveiled by young people at a special event at Hendon Town Hall.
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Barnet Council Leader expresses solidarity with residents affected by Iran protests
Cllr Barry Rawlings, the Leader of Barnet Council, has expressed his horror at the mounting death toll of Iranian civilians killed demonstrating against the country’s brutal regime.
According to the most recent Census data, Barnet is home to 12,000 people who were born in Iran, making the borough host to the largest Iranian community in the UK.
Mayor congratulates Barnet’s recipients recognised in King’s New Year's Honours List 2026
11 recipients with Barnet connections were recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026 for their achievements, hard work and dedication to the community.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Neil Stuart Martin, Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade (JLGB)
A New Year message from the Council Leader
Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of Barnet Council thanks all those who have worked hard for the residents of Barnet in the past 12 months and looks forward to 2026 in his New Year message.
As I look back on year that is passed, I am thankful to all the people who make our borough what it is. Those who make the big and small differences to our lives.
Barnet Council secures conviction in ‘polygamous working’ fraud case
Barnet Council has prosecuted a former employee for ‘polygamous working’ - the practice of holding more than one full-time job simultaneously, after an investigation revealed she was working full-time for two London councils.