Community Security Trust (CST)
Barnet Council is addressing Jewish community safety and well-being following a terrorist attack, a key area for the Community Security Trust (CST).
Barnet Council is currently focusing on ensuring the safety and well-being of its Jewish community, a core function of the Community Security Trust (CST) which provides security and advice to Jewish communities. In January 2026, the council passed a motion to observe a minute's silence in remembrance of victims of a terrorist attack on a synagogue in October 2025. This motion, put forward by Councillors Barry Rawlings, Peter Zinkin, and Mark Shooter, acknowledged the profound psychological impact on Jewish communities.
Following the October 2025 terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue, Barnet Council unanimously condemned the incident and pledged support for its Jewish community's safety. At a meeting in October 2025, councillors expressed solidarity and paid tribute to emergency services, with Councillor Conway, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, highlighting the council's commitment to cross-party support and reassurance.
Key facts
- Barnet Council passed a motion in January 2026 to observe a minute's silence for victims of a terrorist attack. Source
- The terrorist attack occurred on 2 October 2025, targeting the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation. Source
- Barnet Council unanimously condemned the Yom Kippur terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue in October 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- Two members of the congregation were killed and three sustained serious injuries in the attack. Source
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