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The Barnet Group makes £10k donation to support Live Unlimited

Live Unlimited, a new charity launched to help Barnet’s looked after children fulfil their dreams and aspirations, has received a £10,000 funding boost from The Barnet Group.

Could you become a foster carer?

The essential role that foster carers play is being highlighted during Foster Care Fortnight which got underway this week.

Cityread 2018

This month sees the return of the annual London-wide celebration of literature – Cityread.

Building work set to begin on Unitas Youth Zone

Barnet’s young people will soon see their OnSide Youth Zone take shape with building work set to begin on the £6.5million centre.

Barnet Council celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

The Burnt Oak Opportunity Support Team (BOOST) and the National Careers Service will be promoting work and apprenticeship options at Brent Cross Shopping Centre this Friday.

Secondary school place offer day

Every Barnet parent who applied on time for a secondary school place for their child has received an offer of a place.

Hendon Area Committee postponed

The meeting of Hendon Area Committee scheduled for tonight, Wednesday 28 February, has been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions.

Update on Children’s Services Improvement

Helping looked after children follow their dreams

Barnet has become the first local authority in London to launch its own charity to help looked after children fulfil their dreams and aspirations.

Care leavers to receive Council Tax exemptions

Barnet Council is set to introduce a policy which will offer council tax relief to care leavers up to the age of 25.