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A primary school place for every child

Every child in Barnet whose parent applied on time for a 2020/21 primary school place has received an offer of a place.

Last updated: 17 April, 2020

£19million paid out to help local businesses back on their feet

Barnet Council has so far paid out more than £19million in grants to help protect local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Last updated: 16 April, 2020

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Message from the Leader, Cllr Dan Thomas 15 April 2020

Firstly, I want to thank you all for staying at home over the Easter weekend. I know it wouldn’t have been easy, and I hope you found new ways to connect with friends and family. By following the government advice, you really are making a difference, protecting the NHS and saving lives.

Last updated: 15 April, 2020

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Barnet Council resumes weekly blue recycling bin collections

The council is pleased to be able to resume weekly blue recycling bin collections as staff levels have been better than planned for when the council moved to fortnightly blue bin collections due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last updated: 15 April, 2020

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Stick to the rules when exercising, help us keep parks open and save lives

As the Easter weekend approaches Barnet Council’s Leader, Councillor Dan Thomas, has urged residents to follow social distancing rules when using the borough’s parks and open spaces.

Last updated: 9 April, 2020

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Message from the Leader Cllr Dan Thomas 8 April 2020

Earlier this week I volunteered at the newly created Essential Supplies Hub in Barnet. Food and other essential supplies arrive daily, ready to be distributed to those that are self-isolating, or being shielded, or otherwise facing difficulty during this time. So far over 170 parcels have been delivered to residents and it is quite astounding to see the scale of the operation that has been turned around in such a short space of time.

Last updated: 8 April, 2020

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Message from the Leader Cllr Dan Thomas 1 April 2020

This week we’ve made huge strides as a council in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Last updated: 1 April, 2020

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COVID-19: Temporary move to fortnightly recycling collections

The council’s recycling and waste collection services are currently operating with a reduced number of staff due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Last updated: 30 March, 2020

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Message from the Leader Cllr Dan Thomas 30 March 2020

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the council has fewer workers to carry out household waste collections.

Last updated: 30 March, 2020

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Barnet Council launches COVID-19 Community Help Hub

Barnet Council has launched a Community Help Hub to support Barnet residents most in need of extra help during the COVID-19 outbreak, including those self-isolating.

Last updated: 27 March, 2020