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Barnet’s Mayor Proclaims His Majesty The King
Last updated: 18 May, 2023
The Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Cllr Alison Moore, today (11 September) proclaimed His Majesty The King in the borough of Barnet. The Proclamation took place at 2pm at Hendon Town Hall. The Mayor was joined by the Representative Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell, Barnet Council Leader Cllr Barry Rawlings, councillors, past mayors, and the council’s leadership team. The ceremony was also attended by Barnet residents.
Council services on bank holiday Monday
Last updated: 18 May, 2023
Following the announcement of the bank holiday to fall on Monday 19 September, there will be a number of changes to council services including schools, libraries, bin collections and the council’s contact centre. Funerals will proceed as normal and death registrations can be facilitated via 020 8359 2000, between 9 – 11, if you require urgent same-day burial or cremation. For details, please see below:
Barnet’s Service of Commemoration for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and minute’s silence
Last updated: 18 September, 2022
A Service of Commemoration for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was held this evening, Sunday 18 September, at St Mary’s Church in Hendon followed by a minute’s silence observed at Hendon Town Hall. The service was conducted by the Vicar of Hendon and Area Dean of Barnet Reverend Dr Julie Gittoes with the Worshipful Mayor of Barnet Cllr Alison Moore and Representative Deputy Lieutenant Mr Martin Russell also paying tribute.
Barnet Council launches consultation on A1000 cycle lane
Last updated: 22 September, 2022
Barnet Council has launched a consultation on the A1000 cycle lane which includes a series of workshops and focus groups involving local residents and businesses. In late 2020 as part of a Government and Transport for London (TfL) funded response to Covid-19 impacts on public transport, the council installed the cycle lane from just south of North Finchley Town Centre to the borough boundary with Haringey.
Barnet councillors get on their bikes for World Car Free Day
Last updated: 22 September, 2022
Councillors are also encouraging motorists to other forms of sustainable transport for the day, while raising awareness of the various benefits that active travel, such as cycling and walking, have to climate change, health, the air we breathe and the local economy. Cllr Alan Schneiderman, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change committee, said: “We’ve declared a climate emergency in Barnet and have put sustainability at the heart of everything we do to ensure we become a net zero borough by 2042.
Barnet residents celebrate Black History Month at more than 20 events as council funds community projects
Last updated: 29 September, 2022
Barnet residents will have the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month (BHM) as never before, with Barnet Council funding community events for the first time. During October, more than 20 BHM public events and exhibitions will take place across the borough, with scores of schools also set to mark the month too. Now in its 35th year, BHM recognises and celebrates the contributions of Black people to the economic, cultural and political life in the UK.
Barnet sets out its vision as a caring council
Last updated: 19 May, 2023
Barnet Council set out its vision for the next four years at its Policy and Resources committee meeting in Hendon town hall last night (Thursday 29 September). The council’s corporate plan puts caring for people, our places and the planet at the heart of its vision and sees revitalised community engagement and participation as the way to achieve this.
Barnet Councillors vote to help residents with the Cost-of-Living crisis
Last updated: 3 October, 2022
Councillors voted through plans, including over £2million in targeted financial assistance, to help residents tackle the cost-of-living crisis at the Policy and Resources Committee at Hendon Town Hall last Thursday 29 September. The additional £2million is part of a wider £9million financial support package, which includes the household support fund, discretionary housing payment and school uniform fund.
Barnet Council encourages residents to leave the car at home for Cycle to School Week
Last updated: 15 November, 2022
Barnet Council Leader, Cllr Barry Rawlings visited Sunnyfields primary school in Hendon this week (Wednesday 5 October) as year 4s received level 1 cycle training as part of Cycle to School Week.
Barnet reaches 1,000 lives lost to COVID-19
Last updated: 7 October, 2022
Deaths due to COVID-19 in Barnet have now reached 1,000, following the passing of another resident today, Friday 7 October. COVID-19 vaccinations are taking place all across the borough and are free to attend. Leader of the Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has released a statement of reflection: