They were recognised for their achievements, and for their charity work, and we would like to say on behalf of the borough that it is much appreciated.
The following people were awarded the British Empire Medal:
Kathryn Mary Fulton (known as Kate), 55
For services to the community in the London Borough of Barnet
Safe Drive Stay Alive (SDSA) – staged from 11-15 November – explores the circumstances that can lead to a collision and the consequences that follow in a hard-hitting and emotive way. Two speakers shared their emotional stories of losing loved ones, while the London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police and Ambulance Service recounted their first-hand experiences of dealing with road accidents.
Together, we are Barnet will highlight some of our many groups and local projects, as well as individuals, who contribute so much to our community.
On Sunday 10 November, the Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Caroline Stock, will attend a service of remembrance due to be held at the Hendon War Memorial.
The council will be joining thousands of national and local organisations taking part in Giving Tuesday, which happens each year, just after the popular shopping days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Barnet Council and the Environment Agency have crushed a Ford Transit tipper truck that was used by flytippers to dump huge amounts of rubbish in the otherwise idyllic suburban village of Totteridge.
The land-owner was left to foot the bill to clear the rubbish that the flytippers had left behind.
The evaluation, which is being carried out by an independent organisation called Activist Group, is intended to assess a number of changes made to Barnet’s library service in 2016, and to recommend any further adaptions and improvements which will help enhance services in the future.
The successful bid for £318,000 of funding will enable the charity to mentor young people aged 10-14 whose siblings are known to the youth justice system.
To become a champion, all residents need to do is report hate crime when they encounter it. The best place to do it is through the True Vision website at www.report-it.org.uk – which is accessible from any computer or mobile device. Residents can also go directly to the police by phoning 101, or 999 in the case of an emergency.
The focus of this year’s Libraries Week is a celebration of the role libraries play in the digital world and the ways in which they are helping to engage people through technology, in building digital skills and supporting people’s health wellbeing and education.