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BACE Holidays: Helping families to live healthily this Easter
Last updated: 26 April, 2023
The school holidays are a time for children and young people to relax and have fun and we believe that every family across Barnet deserves a healthy and fulfilling holiday. We’re teamed up with Young Barnet Foundation to bring you Barnet’s Active, Creative and Engaging holidays (BACE), recently named by Barnet’s young people and highlights exactly what our holiday programme is all about! Your child/teen will have access to:
‘Barnet awarded Chartered status for Councillor development’
Last updated: 16 March, 2021
Chartered status – awarded by the Local Government Association – demonstrates the value placed on Councillors carrying out their important roles. It recognises Barnet’s clear commitment to strategically developing and supporting them, building their skills and knowledge through learning and development.
Enhanced testing to be carried out in N10 following detection of a case of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19
Last updated: 19 March, 2021
The Brazilian COVID-19 variant appears to be similar to the current dominant UK variant in terms of transmissibility and risk of severe illness. Research is being done into how well this variant responds to vaccines. There is currently no evidence that existing COVID-19 vaccines will not work against it.
By-Election for East Barnet Ward announced for Thursday 6 May
Last updated: 17 March, 2021
A Notice of Vacancy for East Barnet Ward has today been published following the resignation of Cllr Jo Cooper. An East Barnet by-election to elect a new councillor will be held on Thursday 6 May 2021.
Barnet Council lights up Hendon Town Hall orange to remember Sarah Everard
Last updated: 18 March, 2021
Barnet Council joined other London local authorities in the tribute, choosing the colour orange for its symbolic association with the UN’s campaign Unite to End Violence Against Women.
The census is here
Last updated: 22 March, 2021
Census 2021 is in full swing in Barnet. The letters, with unique access codes, have all gone out to Barnet households and responses are already coming in. Your answers to the census questions will help organisations understand the services needed and make decisions on planning and funding in your local area, including transport, education, healthcare and community services.
Barnet Council sets out four-year Plan for thriving future
Last updated: 19 March, 2021
Read the Barnet Plan: www.barnet.gov.uk/the-barnet-plan The Plan sets out four ways it will improve life in Barnet, ensuring the borough is clean, safe and well-run; it is family friendly; residents can enjoy a healthy environment; and investment in sustainable development of new homes and infrastructure, and the creation of more local jobs.
Councils to draw up long-term vision for Welsh Harp’s future
Last updated: 21 March, 2021
The popular visitor attraction is owned by the Canal and River Trust (CRT), which works with the two local authorities and the Environment Agency to manage and maintain respective areas. In February, the levels of the Welsh Harp were lowered by the Canals & Rivers Trust to complete routine maintenance, which revealed large quantities of litter within the reservoir.
Mayor of Barnet marks one-year anniversary of first COVID-19 lockdown
Last updated: 22 March, 2021
At 12pm on Tuesday, there will be a national one-minute silence to remember all those who have lost their lives or been adversely affected. At 8pm, the country will stand on their doorsteps alongside their neighbours to commemorate those who have died from the virus, contemplate the challenges of the past 12 months and unite in hope for a brighter future. It is hoped people will help create a nationwide 'beacon of remembrance' by beaming phones, candles and torches into the night sky.
Residents of Barnet have an important message for you: Please get the COVID-19 vaccine!
Last updated: 24 March, 2021
The video reminds us that the vaccine is the most effective weapon we have in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The more of us that have the vaccine, the fewer of us will become seriously ill from the virus. So far more than 28million people have had their first vaccine in the UK.