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Whilst change is inevitable, what should act as a constant over the coming years are our organisational values. We embrace innovation and change We continually ask what we can do better, or differently. We encourage creativity and value ideas. We will celebrate our success and learn from mistakes. We value diversity

The Abbot of Westminster, lord of the manor of Hendon until the Reformation, built a house called Hendon Place from around 1285. Hendon Place was rebuilt in the Elizabethan period, and again around 1760. There is story that Elizabeth I planted a cedar tree in the grounds of the house when Sir John Fortescue lived there.

Our Contaminated Land Strategy (PDF, 405 KB) sets out how we identify and investigate contamination of land in Barnet, and use enforcement powers when necessary. The council has records of previous land uses going back to the 1800s.　

The houses next to the War Memorial (unveiled November 1919) are all that is left of Edgware's old High Street.  The Crane A few of the houses, like number 97, date from the 16th century - others are from the 17th and 18th century.

We are able to investigate accumulations of waste on private land which contains materials that may provide nesting/harbourage for rats and mice (soft furnishings, mattresses etc.) and/or accumulations that contain waste that may provide food for rats and mice.