safety and well-being of its Jewish community
Barnet Council is currently focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of its Jewish community, following a unanimous motion in October 2025.
Barnet Council unanimously carried a joint motion in October 2025, pledging support to ensure the safety and well-being of its Jewish community, following a terrorist attack. The motion, put forward by Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Zinkin, and Councillor Mark Shooter, condemned a Yom Kippur terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester, which occurred in October 2025 and resulted in two fatalities and three serious injuries.
The motion expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and paid tribute to the emergency services. This decision highlights the council's current focus on the security and welfare of Jewish residents within the Barnet Council area. No further discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Barnet Council unanimously carried a joint motion condemning a terrorist attack on 21 October 2025. Source
- The motion pledged support for the safety and well-being of Barnet's Jewish community. Source
- The Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester resulted in two deaths and three serious injuries. Source
- The motion was put forward by Councillor Barry Rawlings, Leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Zinkin, and Councillor Mark Shooter. Source
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