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Black Lives Matter - Statement from Council Leader Cllr Dan Thomas
“It was incredibly distressing to see the reports of George Floyd, a black man killed by police officers in Minneapolis, USA. I am relieved that the officers involved – not just the one who took George Floyd’s life but also those who aided and abetted by just watching – have been charged. I hope that justice is done.
Last updated: 8 June, 2020
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New Barnet Covid-19 bereavement support and counselling service
Barnet residents will have access to a new bereavement support and counselling service from June 2020.
Last updated: 8 June, 2020
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A thank you to Barnet’s volunteers from the Mayor
The Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Cllr Caroline Stock, has recorded a thank you message to all of Barnet’s volunteers for lending their support both during the current COVID-19 crisis and throughout the year. Watch her video below.
Last updated: 4 June, 2020
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Melanin Gamers founder Annabel Ashalley-Anthony wins Barnet’s Big Idea 2020
The winner of Barnet's Big Idea enterprise competition, jointly run by Middlesex University, Barnet and Southgate College and Barnet Council, is Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, for her pro-diversity and inclusivity gaming community Melanin Gamers.
Last updated: 3 June, 2020
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Helping children back to school
Some schools are reopening today for reception, year one and year six pupils and we are doing what we can to help facilitate this process.
Last updated: 1 June, 2020
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Update on phased reopening of primary and nursery schools from 1 June
In line with direction from the government, there will be a phased reopening of Barnet primary and nursery schools for some year groups from the week commencing Monday 1 June.
Last updated: 1 June, 2020
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Barnet’s faith and community leaders unite in message of community cohesion
Barnet Council, Barnet Multi-Faith Forum and Middlesex University have joined together with various faith and community representatives from across the borough to create a unique video message of encouragement and hope for the community.
Last updated: 28 May, 2020
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Fostering helps to nurture and protect Barnet’s youth
When you’re born into a safe and stable home it’s easy to forget that a lot of young people don’t have the same privilege.
Last updated: 27 May, 2020
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London boroughs stand ready to help with test and trace
A number of leading London boroughs are in detailed discussions with the Government on how they can bring their expertise, knowledge and contacts to the table in order to launch a trial of a ‘test and trace’ system as soon as possible.
Last updated: 26 May, 2020
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Message from the Leader, Cllr Dan Thomas: Update for the parents and carers of Barnet’s school children
There has been much press speculation recently about when and how the reopening of early years and schools will occur, so I would like to set out the situation for the parents and carers of Barnet’s school children. Education of our children is an absolute priority and schools in Barnet are some of the best in the country.
Last updated: 20 May, 2020