I was particularly sad to read of antisemitic graffiti on a children’s playground in the borough, though I am heartened to see that incidents in the borough overall dropped by a quarter compared to last year.
Which is why National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February) fits so strongly with the ethos of the project, as Barnet Council and its partners continue to invest in young people and skills.
Matthew Perrin (pictured), 26, is working on the construction of the new Brent Cross West station, for Barnet Council’s partner VolkerFitzpatrick. He is on his third apprenticeship, having started with a one-year Level 2 NVQ in rail engineering, and now studying for a five-year honours degree in civil engineering at London South Bank University which he combines with his job.
Barnet Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee took action to revoke the Red & Black Restaurant & Bar’s alcohol and music licence after the venue was caught hosting a party last month, and because of a string of previous complaints about late night music.
The council employs 93 apprentices in its schools, social care services, gardening and grounds work teams, street cleaning and rubbish collection departments, and back office roles. Mr Hooton spoke out during National Apprenticeship Week, an annual campaign to highlight the value that apprentices add to the UK workforce.
You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 9am-3pm at:
It will be in place until 9am on Monday 15 February. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing, and residents are urged to look out for those most at-risk during this period.
More than 65 per cent of the general population over 80 years of age and a large proportion of people over 70 have also been vaccinated in the borough.
The top four priority groups in the vaccine roll-out are:
Kooth.com is a free, safe and anonymous online platform for 11-25 year olds to get support with their mental health, through peer support groups, counselling and/or blogging.
Please play the video below to your young ones and to the children and young people in your networks.
For more on Children's Mental Health Week, click here.