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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.

Residents making a difference in Barnet honoured at Civic Awards ceremony

A special ceremony held at Hendon Town Hall on Wednesday 25th April recognised the efforts of 22 people for their hard work and dedication to their community.

Barnet Council is a glutton for cleaner streets

Keeping streets in spick and span condition remains a priority for Barnet Council, as it rolled out a suite of new environmentally friendly, mechanised street cleansing machines this week.

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.

West London Orbital Railway

The Mayor of London has accepted the compelling case put forward by Barnet Council and its neighbouring west London boroughs for the development of a West London Orbital Railway.

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.

Tenancy fraudster jailed

A local authority housing officer who illegally sublet the council property she had never lived in, has been jailed following an investigation by Barnet Council’s anti-fraud team.

Update on Children’s Services Improvement