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The rewards of fostering: Providing a safe loving home for a child

This is the final week of 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.

Thank you for your dongles, from Live Unlimited

Thank you to everyone who donated to Live Unlimited's Give A Dongle campaign - we are very grateful.

Being kind improves your mental wellbeing

Our Public Health team have drawn up some tips to help you improve your wellbeing through kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week.

Spread the kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may cause you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, helpless, overwhelmed, confused or angry - being kind to yourself and others can help change that.

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.