Clean air act approval
Last updated: 25 March, 2021
The Clean Air Act 1993 introduced a wide range of new regulations which control smoke emissions, the height of chimneys, and the content and composition of motor fuels. When specifying chimney heights, local authorities need to take into account a number of relevant factors. Under section 14 of the Act, unless the height of the chimney has been approved by the local authority, it is an offence to cause or knowingly permit a furnace to be used to:
Housing Benefit assistance for victims of domestic or racial violence
Last updated: 30 October, 2020
There are special Housing Benefit rules to help you if you're the victim of, or in fear of, violence. Violence does not have to occur, the rules apply if you are in 'reasonable fear' of violence. Temporary Absence
Exotic, dangerous and wild animals licence
Last updated: 13 December, 2023
If you keep certain dangerous wild animals, you must hold a licence issued by the London Borough of Barnet. Full list of animals you need a licence for Fees Animal Welfare Licensing Fees 2024 (PDF 116KB)
Hendon NW4, Church End
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
The local archaeological group HADAS found a Roman and a Saxon settlement near to St Mary's church. However, the Saxon settlement may not have continued on from the Roman one and there may have a period when Hendon was unoccupied. St Mary's Hendon The oldest building in the area is the Church of St Mary's Hendon. The Domesday Survey says that Hendon had a priest, and another document mentions a church building in 1157. The oldest part of the present church is 13th century.
Whetstone (Finchley N20)
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
Whetstone may be named because it is on the western edge of East Barnet. But the name may come from a stone, perhaps the one outside the Griffin Public House (possibly the base of a medieval cross, which some used to sharpen blades). Some believe that soldiers sharpened their swords on the stone before the Battle of Barnet in 1471. As Whestone as a name occurs many years before this, the story is clearly wrong. However, it is a popular local legend and was told to coach travellers in the 18th century.
Report it now
Last updated: 4 December, 2023
Tell us about problems and issues in your area that need attention.
Child abuse
Last updated: 16 April, 2021
What is child abuse? Child abuse can happen to a child at any age and from any background and is unacceptable whatever the child's cultural or ethnic origin. Child abuse causes long-term, sometimes permanent damage and children who are being abused may show their distress in many ways, such as appearing angry or withdrawn. What to do if you have a concern about child abuse If you have any concerns that a child or an unborn baby might be being harmed you must contact us. All calls are taken seriously and will be treated in confidence.
Customer Service Audio Survey
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
We’re always looking to improve the service we give you on the council telephone system and are keen to get views from the Barnet citizens. To do this we have put together a survey to capture your feedback on the proposed Barnet telephone system audio change. The survey contains 3 short productions combining voices and music, and we’d like you to give what you hear a score between 1 and 5. 1 if you really dislike it, 3 if it is average and 5 if you really like it. We look forward to your choices and thank you for supporting the London Borough of Barnet.
Lotteries
Last updated: 11 July, 2023
You need a lottery licence for a small society lottery, which is a lottery or raffle promoted for the benefit of a non-commercial society. When a lottery licence is needed A lottery is considered small when it is not a large lottery. A large lottery may:
Kev F Sutherland's Comic Art Masterclass
Last updated: 21 November, 2019
Monday 23 July 2018 Colindale Library, 10am - 12pm Finchley Church End Library, 2pm - 4pm Barnet Libraries are delighted to welcome comic artist and writer Kev F Sutherland to Colindale and Finchley Church End libraries to kick off our summer activity programme of 'Mischief Makers' and Beano themed fun.