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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.

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.

Zero tolerance to FGM

Barnet Council is today (6 February) supporting this year’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Views sought on early help services

The council is seeking residents’ views to help shape early help services in the borough.

More Foster Carers needed in Barnet

Barnet Council is asking residents if they have More to Give as it continues trying to increase the number of foster carers in the borough.

Children’s Services Review

The Children’s Commissioner for Barnet Council, Frankie Sulke, has completed her three-month review of Children’s Services.

CPO decision on Brent Cross Cricklewood confirmed

The Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration scheme will create a sustainable new town centre for Barnet and North London and will bring over 7,500 news homes, substantial commercial and retail space and improved transport links over 151 hectares.

New Thameslink station to be named Brent Cross West

The move to build a new Thameslink station, as part of Brent Cross Cricklewood scheme, is one step closer following Barnet Council’s decision to name the new rail line Brent Cross West.