Barnet Council

July 8, 2026, 4:46 pm

Barnet Council to bestow civic award on CST, Hatzola and Shomrim

Mayor of Barnet: 'Their dedication, professionalism and compassion have made an immeasurable difference to the lives, safety and wellbeing of residents'

By Luka Shaw

Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings (right) with London AM member and councillor Anne Clarke (left)

May 19, 2026, 10:43 pm

Labour retains control of Barnet Council in minority administration

Conservative Group gains greater oversight over key decisions including those impacting Jewish community

By Lee Harpin

May 19, 2026, 11:57 am

All eyes on Barnet: Key council vote tonight after election stalemate

In borough where one-seventh of residents are Jewish, Green councillor’s Israel position leaves both main parties at odds

By Lee Harpin

Protesters gather in Hendon as police escort the group away from the area. Photo: Via X

March 31, 2026, 11:38 am

Local MP’s fury as ‘anti-Zionist’ mob descends on Hendon

Residents watched as police escorted protesters from the Jewish residential area less than a mile from last week’s antisemitic arson attack

By Annabel Sinclair

Left Andy Simon & Right Joseph Leigh, Chairs of MHEJC receiving the keys to Canada Villa 2026

January 7, 2026, 2:09 pm

Mill Hill East Jewish Community finds a permanent home

United Synagogue's purchase of Canada Villa from Barnet Council marks an 'historic moment' and 'incredible milestone' for MHEJC's nearly 500 members

By Michelle Rosenberg

September 22, 2025, 11:37 am

Barnet Jewish councillor forced to resign due to government’s VAT school tax policy

Joshua Conway heads Nancy Reuben Primary School, which recently applied for state funding due to VAT tax rises - and the head of a state aided school cannot serve as a councillor

By Daniel Sugarman

Proposed design for merged Hasmonean school campus. Photo Credit: Hasmonean Schools

May 14, 2025, 10:28 am

Mill Hill Jewish school merger plan blocked over green belt and wildlife concerns

Hasmonean’s expansion rejected despite capacity crisis and long travel times for students

By Annabel Sinclair

WJC President Ronald Lauder with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy

October 8, 2024, 10:52 am

Global and local bodies mark 7 October anniversary

From World Jewish Congress to Barnet Council, horrors of that day are commemorated

By Jenni Frazer

Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo Boys’ School in Barnet

August 9, 2024, 12:00 pm

Residents ‘relieved’ after strictly-Orthodox school loses appeal to hold events

Neighbours in Hendon welcome decision after battle to halt noisy celebrations in residential streets

By Jenni Frazer

Cllr Dean Cohen with the memorial tribute to his, and Jewish News co-publisher Justin Cohen's father, Melvin Cohen.

July 5, 2024, 3:06 pm

Memorial plaque for former Barnet mayor installed in Princes Park

The late Melvin Cohen was the longest-serving Councillor in Barnet’s history

By Michelle Rosenberg

June 21, 2024, 2:28 pm

Conservative Barnet Councillor sponsors £63,500 grant for Shomrim NW

Dean Cohen supports funding for orthodox community security group in recognition of increased demand for its services

By Michelle Rosenberg

Sadiq Khan, centre, with Cllr Anne Clarke, left, Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, centre left, deputy mayor Sophie Linden, right, Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings, end right.

October 10, 2023, 9:17 am

Barnet council leaders move to reassure community as school attendance dips in borough

Leader of Barnet Council Barry Rawlings, and Leader of the Opposition Cllr Dan Thomas issue joint statement and confirm they are 'working with police to ensure our residents feel safe and protected'.

By Lee Harpin

July 14, 2023, 11:09 am

London mayor’s £5m pledge for school meals with religious dietary requirements

Jewish schools face reduced availability of kosher meals due to rising costs that have forced specialist catering businesses to withdraw services.

By Michelle Rosenberg

Bevis Marks, built in 1701, is the oldest synagogue in Great Britain

December 21, 2022, 1:42 pm

OPINION: Can we please have our eruv back?

Jewish News' historian Derek Taylor examines the precedent for an eruv in the City of London.

By Derek Taylor

The new state-of-the-art Finchley Reform synagogue. (Jewish News)

May 3, 2022, 1:32 pm

‘Soft opening’ for Finchley Reform’s new £4.7million state-of-the-art home

Official opening with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, set for Shavuot.

By Jenni Frazer

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