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Information for residents in the event of a major incident
Last updated: 1 February, 2019
Every effort will be made to keep the public informed via various media during a major incident. The police, government and the council will all have information for the public. The quickest way to spread information is via the radio or TV, so you should switch them on at the first opportunity. Radio users should keep enough batteries in case of a power cut. The message is clear - go in, stay in, tune in to your radio or turn on your television. Make sure you also keep checking our website for regular updates.
Saracens event day CPZ
Last updated: 27 November, 2023
A CPZ (Controlled Parking Zone is in place on days when Saracens play their home matches at Copthall Stadium and on 2 extra ‘major events’ days each year. All matches and events are on Saturdays or Sundays and the CPZ will be in force from 1pm to 6pm.
Different types of libraries
Last updated: 16 May, 2019
We know Barnet residents value the Library Service, that’s why, following extensive consultation with residents, we're keeping all 14 library sites open as well as retaining the home and mobile and digital library services. The 14 libraries are divided into 3 categories of libraries that offer different services: Core Core Plus Partnership Core libraries There are six Core libraries:
Chaperone licensing
Last updated: 18 March, 2019
Being a chaperone in the entertainment industry is an interesting and rewarding role. There's many different areas of the entertainment world where children are employed, all requiring appropriate supervision by chaperones. The role of the council is to ensure that children who are licensed to perform are appropriately supervised. We do this by approving and licensing chaperones so that they can care for the children who are undertaking work in the entertainment industry.
Barnet enforcement locations
Last updated: 1 March, 2023
Since March 2016, we have issued penalties for the following restrictions: Stopping on school zigzags These yellow road markings are in place to keep entrances clear and safe for children coming in and out of their schools. Contravention type: Stopped in a restricted area outside a school.
Library services for 5 to 11 year olds
Last updated: 3 October, 2023
Holders Hill
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
Two roads ran north of Hendon, Ashley Lane (which now runs through the back of Hendon Golf Course) and Holders Hill Road. Much of the land was held by All Souls College in 1597. Dollis Farm was close to where Holders Circus is today on the western side of Holders Hill Road. Jeremy Bentham used the farm as a retreat and rented rooms there from 1788 onwards. The farm existed until the death of the last farmer, Thomas Whiting, in 1930.
Parking data and information
Last updated: 13 August, 2021
As part of our commitment to transparency, we have published a number of parking data sets and detailed information on Open Barnet, including:
Hadley Highstone
Last updated: 19 November, 2018
The area of Hadley Highstone takes its name from a monument to the Battle of Barnet. The monument is a sandstone obelisk which was originally put up by Sir Jeremy Sambrook in 1740. It reads "Here was fought the famous battle between Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick April 14th Anno 1471 in which the Earl was Defeated and Slain".
Placements privacy notice
Last updated: 26 May, 2021
The Placements team identifies placements (such as foster care) for children that come into the care of the council. Our work is directed by the council’s social care teams and our team works closely with all teams across the service in social care. Barnet is a member of the North London Fostering Consortium, where six local authorities work together on appropriate placements for children in local authority care.