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Barnet launches Suicide Prevention Campaign

In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death in people aged 15-24, and the biggest killer of men under 49. Every year many more attempt or contemplate suicide, harm themselves or suffer alone, afraid to speak openly about how they are feeling.

Local people of Colindale invited to rename new Square

Barnet Council is creating a brand-new public Square outside of its offices in Bristol Avenue, Colindale. The Square, located adjacent to Grahame Park, will make way for a new vibrant public seated area and landscaped greenery for all to enjoy, along with sufficient space to hold small-scale community events in the future.

£320,000 Barnet Community Innovation Fund opens for applications

Thriving new development one step closer to reality

Plans for a thriving new development in the heart of Hendon are one step closer to becoming a reality.

Join us in the creation of our new Memorial Woodland: Plant trees and help heal our community

Barnet Council and Tarmac Kier apologise for travel disruption

Barnet Council and Tarmac Kier are apologising to Colindale residents after delays to repairs on the Aerodrome Road, which caused a overrun to the scheme.

Join our Fostering community and see how you can change a child's life

There are more than 65,000 children living with almost 55,000 foster families across the UK, and 328 of those children are in Barnet.
Every child deserves a safe and loving home and we’re on a mission to provide the best possible care for Barnet’s looked after children.

Barnet care leaver Jennifer ‘wheelie’ excited about fundraising challenge for Live Unlimited

Barnet care leaver Jennifer Mohammadi, 24 is taking part in the iconic 55 mile London to Brighton bike ride to raise funds on Sunday 19th September in aid of Live Unlimited, a small charity supporting Barnet’s 331 children in care and 357 care leavers.

Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: Barnet responds with accommodation for refugees

Have your say on rental property licensing schemes

Barnet Council is seeking people’s views as part of a 12-week consultation on two types of property licensing scheme aimed at improving the quality, safety and management of privately rented homes.