Cllr Thomas said: “Yesterday’s incident in which a number of Met Police officers were injured while carrying out a drugs raid in Barnet has shocked us all. This happened as these officers were simply doing their job. I would like to wish all of them well.

 “We are all exceptionally grateful for the work they do, day in and day out. Putting themselves in harm’s way to ensure we are kept safe.”

The theme for Recycle Now’s 17th annual Recycle Week is to thank the nation and the people of Barnet for continuing to recycle despite all that has happened this year.

Statistics released by Recycle Now show that through lockdown the UK has become even more environmentally aware, with nearly 9 in 10 households saying they ‘regularly recycle’.

Find it from 10.30am-3.30pm at:

It is estimated that 4,435 people in the borough have dementia and this is projected to increase to 6,806 by 2035.

Barnet Council and the CCG, working closely with the Barnet Alzheimer’s Society, have trained more than 10,000 Dementia Friends in the borough to date and are committed to increasing this number further to ensure that Barnet is a truly dementia friendly borough for our residents.

He was due to be appointed to the role in an Annual Council meeting on Tuesday evening, but the ceremony could not go ahead as planned due to his illness.

The Leader of Barnet Council, Councillor Dan Thomas, and the Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Caroline Stock, have paid tribute to him after the tragic news was announced.

Six Lifetime Achievement awards and two Outstanding Service to the Community awards were presented to eight recipients in recognition of their commitment and dedication to supporting the people of Barnet.

While national league tables have been suspended this year, it is expected that Barnet students will again perform strongly in their GCSEs. Last year, students in the borough ranked second in the country for Progress 8 scores, which gauge the progress made by each student during their time at secondary school, out of 151 local authorities. At the same time, the average Attainment 8 score, which is a way of measuring pupils across eight qualifications including Maths and English, saw Barnet ranked second highest nationally.

You can find it at the following locations from 10.30am-3.30pm for tests for drivers & pedestrians:

• Edgware Community Hospital on Monday 17 August
• Barnet House on Thursday 20 August
• Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Sunday 23 August

All appointments must be booked in advance, either: