Half Term Events in Libraries
There are lots of fun and exciting events for children of all ages taking place in libraries throughout February half term. Best of all they are all free!
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Council’s £50,000 boost for Barnet’s independent business owners
Barnet Council has launched a £50,000 grant programme aimed at supporting the borough’s local business owners and entrepreneurs.
Five grants worth £10,000 each are available to fund business-building activities such as events, training sessions, internships, mentoring programmes and discount vouchers.
Council Leader responds to Japan New Year’s Day earthquakes
Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of Barnet Council, has expressed his sympathy and condolences for Barnet residents affected by the earthquakes that shook Japan on New Year’s Day.
Cllr Rawlings said:
Back Barnet in London New Year’s Day Parade
Barnet will compete against London’s other boroughs for the ‘best float’ competition during the London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) – and you are invited to watch!
The theme of this new year’s extravaganza is to showcase London’s boroughs to a global audience with an iconic theme past, present or in the future. The theme of Barnet’s float will be BarNET ZERO, reflecting Barnet’s ambition to become net zero as a council by 2030 and as a borough by 2042.
Tributes paid to former Council Leader and Mayor of Barnet, Brian Salinger
Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of the Barnet Conservative Group, has led tributes to the former Leader of the Council and Mayor of Barnet, Brian Salinger, who passed away yesterday (21 December).
Brian Salinger was first elected a Conservative councillor in 1986, representing Friern Barnet Ward and, after boundary changes, Oakleigh Ward. He retired at the end of his mayoral year 2017-2018 as the 53rd Mayor of Barnet.
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Fostering was ‘one of the best decisions’ says carer given award by council
A Barnet foster carer who has looked after 19 children over the past 20 years says fostering is one of the best decisions she has ever made.
Pam Decaine was one of 13 foster carers to be presented with an award by Barnet Council in recognition of their combined 185 years of service to more than 206 children and young people.
Council celebrates Chanukah with annual menorah lighting
Members of the Jewish faith and other communities came together on Tuesday evening to attend the annual lighting of the menorah outside Hendon Town Hall.
The ceremony is a celebration of Chanukah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights.
Barnet Council joined in the celebrations, as it does every year, with a 12-ft menorah placed outside the town hall.