Following the resignation of Barnet Vale Councillor, Marianne Haylett, a by-election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024 in the Barnet Vale ward to elect a new councillor.
After two years in office, Barnet Vale Councillor Marianne Haylett has decided to stand down due to family and work commitments and has thanked residents and colleagues for their support during her time as a councillor.
A teacher walked nearly 20 miles and visited 70 Barnet schools in one day to raise £1,400 for charity.
The idea arose when Barnet Council’s Steve Marshall ditched his car and instead delivered packages to 13 schools by foot and public transport back in June 2023. He thought it would take him all day, but in fact found time to visit an extra school and still be back in his Colindale office by 2pm.
The Leader of Barnet Council has announced changes to Cabinet portfolios to place greater emphasis on reducing poverty and boosting the local economy.
Revisions to the responsibilities held by the team of top decision-makers were confirmed during a meeting of the Annual Council on Tuesday (21 May).
Councillor Tony Vourou has become the 60th Mayor of Barnet, after being officially sworn in during the Annual Council Meeting held on Tuesday 21 May at Hendon Town Hall.
Councillor Vourou takes over from the borough’s previous Mayor, Councillor Nagus Narenthira. The Mayoress will be his wife, Mrs Caroline Vourou. Councillor Vourou has chosen Macmillan Cancer Support and Age UK Barnet as his charities, and fundraising for cardiac equipment at Barnet General Hospital, during his Mayoral term.
Enabling children to access the right education provision at the earliest possible time is important.