Government provides £850m for 60,000 SEN school places Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 The Government has announced a record annual investment of £850 million for councils to create new places for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and in Alternative Provision (AP) in mainstream and special schools, and to improve the accessibility of existing buildings. This will provide specialist support for children with autism, learning difficulties, mobility... Local News
Surge testing in N3 from 15th April 14th April 2021 Due to the discovery of the South African Coronavirus variant in N3, surge testing will begin on Thursday 15th April, with door to door testing being offered to... Local News
Tax cut to help veterans back into work 6th April 2021 In the last election, i proudly stood on a manifesto that included the promise to help our veterans back into work. Today, it has been announced that we are... Local News
Free twice weekly rapid Covid tests available to everyone 6th April 2021 The Government has announced that everyone in England, including those without symptoms, will be able to take a free rapid coronavirus test twice a week. This... Local News
Stage 2 of 'Roadmap to Recovery' confirmed for 12th April 6th April 2021 The Prime Minister announced yesterday that Stage 2 of the Government’s Roadmap will go ahead on Monday 12th April. As laid out in the ‘Roadmap to Recovery’... Local News
Mike Freer welcomes funding for local culture, arts and cinema organisations 2nd April 2021 Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced details of over 2,700 organisations being offered nearly £400 million in grants and loans to help the culture and... Local News
Coronavirus restrictions change from today 29th March 2021 From today, some Coronavirus restrictions have changed: Friends and families can meet up together outdoors in parks or private gardens – this is limited to... Local News
It's not too late to have your Covid Vaccine 23rd March 2021 It’s not too late to have your COVID vaccine. The COVID vaccines are safe, effective and will give you the best protection from coronavirus. The NHS has already... Local News
Census 2021 is this Sunday 19th March 2021 It is so important that everyone in Finchley and Golders Green takes part in the 2021 Census. You should have received your 2021 Census in the post by now. The... Local News
£212m Government investment to re-house those sleeping rough 18th March 2021 Great news that the Government has today announced a £212 million investment to re-house those sleeping rough in every region of the country. Specialist staff... Local News