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Barnet school hosts ministerial visit

One of the borough’s primary schools has played host to a visit from Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP.

Last updated: 16 January, 2020

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Views sought on Barnet Council’s ambitions for the borough

Barnet Council is seeking views on its plans for saving money and generating income to help close its £17.3million budget gap in the next financial year.

Last updated: 13 January, 2020

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Barnet New Year’s parade participants win £6,000 for charity

The people of Barnet have won £6,000 for our Mayor’s two chosen charities after an amazing performance in the London New Year’s Day Parade.

Last updated: 10 January, 2020

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Residents offered an employment BOOST

Barnet Council’s BOOST employment support agency has opened a branch in a third location to help more residents overcome obstacles to finding jobs in 2020.

Last updated: 8 January, 2020

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Local electoral arrangements finalised for Barnet Borough Council

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for Barnet Council.

Last updated: 7 January, 2020

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New Year's Honours: Congratulations to our recognised residents!

We would like to say a big well done and thank you to everyone from the borough of Barnet who was awarded in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours this year.

Last updated: 30 December, 2019

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Back Barnet in London New Year’s Day Parade

Barnet will compete against London’s other boroughs for the ‘best float’ competition during the London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) – and you can help us win!

Last updated: 24 December, 2019

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Give the gift of a Civic Award this festive season

Do you know someone who has gone the extra mile for our borough and really made a difference? If so, then please nominate them for one of our Civic Awards!

Last updated: 19 December, 2019

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Swap, don’t shop for your next festive outfit!

Almost a third (26%) of the average Briton’s garments have not been worn in the last year. Why not dig out those clothes lurking at the back of your wardrobe, bring them to Swish & Style and swap them for a new outfit for this year’s festivities?

Last updated: 9 December, 2019

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Christmas bin collections 2019/20

Recycling and refuse collection days will be revised over the festive period where collection days may take place after residents’ normal collection days to work around the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Scheduled blue recycling and black refuse bin collections will resume on residents’ usual collection days from the week commencing 6 January 2020.

Last updated: 9 December, 2019