Barnet Council Leader thanks communities for peaceful response to threat of far-right demonstration
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has thanked Barnet’s communities, and those who came to stand with them, for their peaceful counter-protest following the threat of a far-right demonstration in North Finchley last night (7 August).
He also thanked Police and other partners for their handling of the situation, including their support in providing reassurance.
Barnet Council Leader addresses social media claims about North Finchley demonstration
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has responded to information circulating on social media and national media about a planned demonstration in North Finchley this evening (7 August).
“You will be aware that information has been circulating on social media about a possible ‘protest’ in North Finchley on Wednesday evening. If you live, work or travel through the area then we advise caution and to be mindful of your safety.
Barnet Council's statement on the outbreak of Islamophobic, anti-immigrant and racist violence
The Leader of Barnet Council says we must stand together and stop hate spilling over into our borough following the outbreak of violent unrest across the country.
Leader of Barnet Council and the Labour Group, Cllr Barry Rawlings, said:
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Barnet's Suicide Prevention Campaign ‘may have helped save 10 lives’, finds Middlesex University report
Middlesex University has confirmed that Barnet Council’s Suicide Prevention Campaign, delivered in 2021, may have contributed to reducing suicide rates in the Borough.
The evaluation showed that Barnet saw a significant drop in suicide rates for the three months that the campaign was live (Oct – Dec 2021) and for a further six months following the campaign's conclusion.