Dan Tomlinson kicked off the initiative at Christ Church Barnet on Thursday

A man in suit on a stage in a church, with a powerpoint display on a screen behind him — Dan Tomlinson MP launches the Chipping Barnet Community Action Network – (Credit – Dan Tomlinson MP)

Chipping Barnet’s MP has launched a new group to support community projects in the constituency.

Dan Tomlinson launched the Chipping Barnet Community Action Network (CB:CAN) at an event at Christ Church Barnet on Thursday, 5th March.

Over 200 people attended and took part in discussions and workshops to shape the agenda of the group.

It will run a monthly community action day in different parts of the constituency focused on activities such as restoring community buildings, looking after green spaces or running community fun days.

Following the launch, Tomlinson said: “It was a fantastic evening of sharing ideas about how we can work together to improve the area we call home.

“We’re inviting everyone in our corner of London to join us in making Chipping Barnet an even better place to live. To find out more and sign up, visit dantomlinson.org.uk/CBCAN.”

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