A cross-party civic delegation from the London Borough of Barnet visited the Nepalese city of Pokhara recently to strengthen cultural ties and understanding between the two areas.

The six-strong delegation – who all paid for themselves – were invited for a week-long visit by the Mayor of Pokhara, Dhana Raj Acharya. It is the first official delegation from Barnet to visit its ‘twin’.

Following the resignation of Barnet Vale Councillor, Marianne Haylett, a by-election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024 in the Barnet Vale ward to elect a new councillor.

After two years in office, Barnet Vale Councillor Marianne Haylett has decided to stand down due to family and work commitments and has thanked residents and colleagues for their support during her time as a councillor.

A teacher walked nearly 20 miles and visited 70 Barnet schools in one day to raise £1,400 for charity.

The idea arose when Barnet Council’s Steve Marshall ditched his car and instead delivered packages to 13 schools by foot and public transport back in June 2023. He thought it would take him all day, but in fact found time to visit an extra school and still be back in his Colindale office by 2pm.

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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).