Council Leader denounces antisemitic attacks
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has issued a statement denouncing the recent spate of antisemitic attacks in the borough. He said:
“The horrendous antisemitic attacks on our synagogues and a school disgust us. We all stand united in our condemnation of such appalling acts. The perpetrator must be speedily brought to justice.
Serial fraudster prosecuted by Barnet Council
Barnet Council has successfully prosecuted a serial fraudster after officers discovered the agency worker had not revealed she was simultaneously working full-time at the Greater London Authority.
Angelica Neoaurora had previously been convicted of the same crime when working as a Civil Servant but did not disclose the conviction and used a different name when applying to Barnet. Nor did she provide the details of her previous employment and used a family member as a reference.
Barnet Means Business: Investment opportunities across the borough
Barnet Business Start-Up Programme Extended After Successful First Phase
Barnet Council is extending its Business Start-Up Support Programme, following a successful initial phase that has supported over 200 Barnet entrepreneurs and created 30 new jobs across the borough, nearly doubling its initial target.
Connections and care are at the heart of our local communities
Barnet Council is this week launching its Connecting Com
Barnet pupils celebrate GCSE exams success
Barnet pupils are celebrating GCSE results today (21 August), with schools across the borough reporting strong results.
Over the last eight years, students in Barnet have performed exceptionally well in their GCSE exams, with the borough ranking in the top three or four local authorities in the country, based on attainment and progress* in 2023 and 2024.