Changes to council’s Cabinet place greater focus on boosting economy and reducing poverty
The Leader of Barnet Council has announced changes to Cabinet portfolios to place greater emphasis on reducing poverty and boosting the local economy.
Revisions to the responsibilities held by the team of top decision-makers were confirmed during a meeting of the Annual Council on Tuesday (21 May).
Councillor Tony Vourou sworn in as 60th Mayor of Barnet
Councillor Tony Vourou has become the 60th Mayor of Barnet, after being officially sworn in during the Annual Council Meeting held on Tuesday 21 May at Hendon Town Hall.
Councillor Vourou takes over from the borough’s previous Mayor, Councillor Nagus Narenthira. The Mayoress will be his wife, Mrs Caroline Vourou. Councillor Vourou has chosen Macmillan Cancer Support and Age UK Barnet as his charities, and fundraising for cardiac equipment at Barnet General Hospital, during his Mayoral term.
Barnet Council achieves 100% on-time delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Enabling children to access the right education provision at the earliest possible time is important.
Barnet Council installs first rain gardens to help reduce flood risk
Rain gardens are being installed across Barnet to help reduce the risk of localised flooding and reduce the impact excess water has on roads and pavements.
The sustainable water drainage systems feature specially selected plants, shrubs, and other greenery. They are designed to absorb rainwater to help stop sewer systems becoming overwhelmed – one of the main causes of localised flooding.
Strictly fun dancing at Dance Barnet grand finals
The sparkling finals of Dance Barnet, a pan-disability Strictly-inspired dance competition took place on Thursday 16 May at the Pentland Theatre in the Arts Depot, north Finchley.
The event saw ten disabled people perform as they competed in a special initiative designed to provide accessible dance to everyone and to encourage more disabled people in the community to be active.
Coping with exam stress
Barnet council invites residents to vote for local sustainability projects with £10,000 prize
Barnet Council is inviting residents to vote for their favourite sustainability project, designed by local experts, with the winners taking home part of a total prize pot of £10,000 to help fund their idea.
The finalists of the ‘BarNET ZERO Challenge’, a collaborative initiative with Middlesex University, were invited to present practical ideas for reducing carbon footprints.
Free online tool will simplify planning process for home improvements
A free online service has been launched by Barnet Council to make the planning process simpler for residents looking to make changes to their homes.
The new tool, Find Out If You Need Planning Permission, makes it quicker and easier to check when and how to apply for permission for building works such as home extensions.