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Barnet and Camden constituency GLA election results 2016
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
Mr Dismore held the constituency that he won at the GLA elections in May 2012. The result was declared at Alexandra Palace on Friday 6 May at 17.30. 183,981 votes were cast by Barnet and Camden voters. The turn-out was 41 per cent. The full results are as follows: Andrew Dismore, Labour Party – 81,482 votes Daniel Thomas, Conservative Party – 65,242 votes Stephen Taylor, Green Party – 16,996 votes Zack Polanski , London Liberal Democrats – 11,204 votes
Barnet library changes information sessions
Last updated: 8 February, 2019
The decision to keep all of the current 14 libraries open was agreed following a comprehensive review and extensive public consultation. In order to keep the libraries open, as well as retaining the home, mobile and digital library services and deliver necessary savings, a number of changes will be made from 1 April 2017. The aim of each session is to inform residents about key changes to their local libraries and the new library service offer.
Last week to have your say on Council Tax options
Last updated: 8 February, 2019
Barnet Council’s current plans include applying a 2 per cent social care precept to Council Tax bills next year which would generate an additional £3m to help ease the increasing pressures on adult social care budgets, including care for the elderly.
Walking into autumn in Barnet
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
The council and their leisure operator Better, together with Saracens Sports Foundation and East Finchley Altogether Better (EFAB), are offering four instructor-led health walks in the borough for those over 55. The walks, celebrating Silver Sunday annual celebrations and taking place on Monday 3 October starting at 9.30am, will either be free or need a small donation to cover the cost of the walk.
We want your feedback
Last updated: 21 November, 2019
Barnet Council has launched a consultation on its 2019-2024 corporate plan, which will run until Sunday 23 September. The consultation is open to all Barnet residents, businesses, and community interest groups. Residents can take part in the Barnet 2024 consultation by completing an online questionnaire at Engage Barnet
More Foster Carers needed in Barnet
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
In Barnet, the borough with the largest population in London, there are currently 326 children and young people in care. As there are only 104 foster carers within the Barnet network, there is a growing need for more foster carers, particularly those who can care for teenagers, sibling groups and children and young people with additional needs. Over 100 children came in to care between May and December 2017. Approximately 81 percent of these children are over the age of 12 and 54 percent are over the age of 16.
Commemorating the Somme
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
The museum’s First World War exhibition provided a poignant backdrop to the service of commemoration which took place at 11am on Sunday 6 November. A whistle blast marked the start of the service, symbolising the trench whistles used to coordinate an advance. During the ceremony, a rolling display highlighted the sacrifice made by so many, with the names of 419 local men who are known to have been killed in one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War.
One city, one month, one book
Last updated: 14 September, 2023
To mark Cityread 2017, Barnet Libraries will be hosting events and activities over the coming weeks centred on this year’s chosen novel - S. J. Parris’ ‘Prophecy’. Prophecy is the second instalment of S. J. Parris’ historical fiction series featuring the fugitive Neopolitan monk and philosopher Giordano Bruno. Set in London in 1583, Prophecy is a gripping Elizabethan spy thriller. Each year, in April, Cityread London encourages Londoners to come together to read the same book and take part in exciting literary events across the capital.
Grenfell Tower: Barnet Council and Barnet Homes’ response
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
Councillor Richard Cornelius, Leader of the Council, said: "First and foremost, Barnet Council would like to extend its thoughts and sincere condolences to those affected by this week’s tragic event in West London.
Saracens Rugby Football Club awarded highest honour
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
In an Extraordinary Council Meeting held earlier this week, council members voted in favour of bestowing Saracens Rugby Football Club with the Honorary Freedom of the London Borough of Barnet.