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Barnet Hate Crime Awareness Week: Could you be a 2020 Hate Crime Reporting Champion?
Last updated: 15 October, 2020
Barnet will be hosting events online and across the borough. Hate crime is an issue that affects the entire community. No one deserves to be targeted with abuse because of their disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, race, religion or national origin.
Celebrating Black History Month in Barnet
Last updated: 5 October, 2023
October is Black History Month and this year there are plenty of activities taking place in Barnet to mark and celebrate the month – all of which are virtual and free to join.
Step forward for new Barnet state-of-the-art sports and community hub
Last updated: 15 October, 2020
Middlesex University has committed to increasing their use of the space in the stand making it the new base for the London Sports Institute and School of Health & Education Departments, and in doing so strengthening the business plan for the development of the West Stand.
London alert level raised to high - A message from Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council
Last updated: 15 October, 2020
It is important for all of us to understand why the Government has moved London up into Tier 2, and what that means for our day-to-day lives.Unfortunately, rates of COVID-19 infection are increasing. Barnet is one of the 10 boroughs with the highest infection rates in London. We all have a duty to keep ourselves and each other safe from infection.
London alert level raised to high - what this means for you
Last updated: 5 November, 2020
As a result, from 00:01 on Saturday 17 October, London will move from COVID alert level medium (Tier 1) to high (Tier 2). This level will be reviewed after a month. These new restrictions are essential to keep Barnet safe. By following them together we can all play our part in keeping ourselves, our families and communities safe, and ensure our local economy is protected as much as possible. No social mixing
Black History Month: Food and events at Allotmentz cafe to help North London’s disadvantaged communities
Last updated: 16 October, 2020
They aim to engage, enable, empower and equip people from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their intellectual, social, emotional and economic independence and wellbeing. They do this through their own CHOICES programme project, located now at Allotmentz Cafe. CHOICES is an acronym for Choose Health Opportunities, Independence, Character, Employment & Skills.
Barnet Council gets ready for the leaf fall this autumn
Last updated: 19 October, 2020
This represents a considerable challenge in Barnet, a borough with over 30,000 street trees. The annual leaf fall can be unpredictable due to weather and varying leaf fall times depending on tree species.
Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit returns to Barnet – week beginning 19 Oct
Last updated: 21 October, 2020
You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 10.30am to 3.30pm at: Monday 19 October – Edgware Community Hospital Thursday 22 October – Barnet House
Space2Grow: School Holiday Food Grant Fund launched by Barnet Council and Young Barnet Foundation
Last updated: 24 October, 2020
We have worked with partners at the Young Barnet Foundation to establish the Space2Grow: School Holiday Food Grant Fund, with a start-up donation from Barnet Council of £50,000, providing support to holiday hunger programmes.
Burst water main – Finchley area
Last updated: 26 October, 2020
16.50 UPDATE: Affinity Water has reported that all residents affected should now have a water supply, although this may be at a lower pressure than normal. Their team is on site to continue repair work to the damaged section of water main. For the latest information we advise residents to keep checking the Affinity Water website for updates. Residents can also sign up to receive text alerts.