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Message from Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council (13 May 2020)

Today (Wednesday 13 May), the government has introduced small changes to the lockdown rules that will make a difference for the thousands of Barnet residents who enjoy our many public spaces and parks.

We are celebrating Foster Care Fortnight!

For the next 14 days (11-24 May) we’re celebrating Foster Care Fortnight, a campaign that was first established by The Fostering Network in 1997 to highlight the positive impact of foster carers on children and young people throughout the UK.

Waste authority urges restraint as recycling centres reopen

Message from the Leader, Cllr Dan Thomas: Thank you to all our carers

Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, social care staff have been unsung heroes working tirelessly on the frontline to ensure that thousands of our most vulnerable neighbours are supported.

VE Day 75 at home

Residents across Barnet are set to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day this Friday (8 May) with commemorations at home.

Barnet Council to introduce subscribed garden waste collection service from 9 May

The council will be starting the new chargeable garden waste service from Saturday 9 May. This follows the decision earlier this month to defer the start due to the impact of COVID-19.

Council pledges £125,000 fund for Barnet’s voluntary and community organisations

Barnet Council is pledging £125,000 of funding to aid the work of the borough’s voluntary and community groups as they support the people most affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

New Suicide Prevention service to offer crucial support in five London Boroughs

NCL Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Support Service, a new service specifically designed to support people aged 18 years and over affected by suicide, will start helping people in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Haringey and Enfield from Wednesday 22nd April 2020 at 6pm.

Message from Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council 22 April 2020

Supporting and protecting our most vulnerable children and young people has been central to our response to the COVID-19 crisis. I thank our staff and partners for their hard work in these anxious and stressful times. Our social workers have visited and helped those children most in need, while our army of foster carers and residential staff have kept children in care safe.

Have a safe and healthy Ramadan

As some residents start observing Ramadan this week, it is important that all continue to follow advice to stay at home.