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Message from Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council 22 April 2020
Supporting and protecting our most vulnerable children and young people has been central to our response to the COVID-19 crisis. I thank our staff and partners for their hard work in these anxious and stressful times. Our social workers have visited and helped those children most in need, while our army of foster carers and residential staff have kept children in care safe.
Last updated: 22 April, 2020
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Have a safe and healthy Ramadan
As some residents start observing Ramadan this week, it is important that all continue to follow advice to stay at home.
Last updated: 22 April, 2020
Become a carer: Start saving lives today
As part of the huge effort underway to support some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents, Barnet Council is seeking to recruit care workers across the borough.
Last updated: 21 April, 2020
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Become a ‘Home Hero’ - 26 minutes to help Barnet Charities
The Barnet Together Partnership has launched their 2.6 Challenge to help raise much-needed funds for the Barnet Community Response Fund, a fund set up to enable local organisations to provide frontline support to those in need during the coronavirus crisis.
Last updated: 21 April, 2020
A primary school place for every child
Every child in Barnet whose parent applied on time for a 2020/21 primary school place has received an offer of a place.
Last updated: 17 April, 2020
£19million paid out to help local businesses back on their feet
Barnet Council has so far paid out more than £19million in grants to help protect local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last updated: 16 April, 2020
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Message from the Leader, Cllr Dan Thomas 15 April 2020
Firstly, I want to thank you all for staying at home over the Easter weekend. I know it wouldn’t have been easy, and I hope you found new ways to connect with friends and family. By following the government advice, you really are making a difference, protecting the NHS and saving lives.
Last updated: 15 April, 2020
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Barnet Council resumes weekly blue recycling bin collections
The council is pleased to be able to resume weekly blue recycling bin collections as staff levels have been better than planned for when the council moved to fortnightly blue bin collections due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last updated: 15 April, 2020
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Stick to the rules when exercising, help us keep parks open and save lives
As the Easter weekend approaches Barnet Council’s Leader, Councillor Dan Thomas, has urged residents to follow social distancing rules when using the borough’s parks and open spaces.
Last updated: 9 April, 2020
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Message from the Leader Cllr Dan Thomas 8 April 2020
Earlier this week I volunteered at the newly created Essential Supplies Hub in Barnet. Food and other essential supplies arrive daily, ready to be distributed to those that are self-isolating, or being shielded, or otherwise facing difficulty during this time. So far over 170 parcels have been delivered to residents and it is quite astounding to see the scale of the operation that has been turned around in such a short space of time.
Last updated: 8 April, 2020
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