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In 1826 an act of parliament allowed the construction of a new turnpike road between Marylebone and Finchley which in Finchley was called Regents Park Road. This meant that travellers had to pay to use the road, and the money raised was spent on the road's repair. When the road got as far as Finchley it continued on the same route as the old Ballards Lane (known since 1424). This is why there is a sudden change in the road name at its junction with Hendon Lane. The new turnpike was completed in 1829.

Eating well is an important factor in helping to reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity and stroke. Healthier Catering Award is an initiative aimed at encouraging outlets to take some simple steps to reduce saturated fat and salt and offer healthier alternatives such as low sugar drinks or smaller portion sizes. All types of catering establishments are eligible to apply for the scheme including sandwich bars, pubs, restaurants, business caterers, leisure centres and take away shops.

Healthy Schools London is an awards programme which recognises schools' achievements in supporting pupil health and wellbeing. Schools in Barnet have been applying for the scheme since September 2013 and any school can apply.

The LADO deals with allegations against staff within the children's workforce in Barnet. Where one of the following allegations have been made, these must be reported to the LADO within one working day:

If you have tried and exhausted all other avenues for resolving a hedge dispute, you can make a complaint about a neighbour's evergreen hedge to us. Preventing hedge problems To help people resolve hedge disputes amicably, read Over the Garden Hedge, a leaflet on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority.

The Hyde takes its name from a medieval measure of land (c1281) and was a small hamlet on the junction of the Kingsbury Road and the Edgware Road by the middle of the 16th century. The Kings Arms may have originally been 17th century, but has been rebuilt many times. The writer Oliver Goldsmith lived at Hyde Farm between 1771 to 1774, where he wrote 'She Stoops To Conquer' and 'Animated Nature'.

When do I Need a Camping Site Licence? To run a camping site you need a licence from the London Borough of Barnet. The purpose of the licence is to protect the health and safety of residents (both permanent and visitors) of sites by requiring the site to comply with basic standards. If you allow your land to be used as a camping site by the public for more than 42 days consecutively - or 60 days in a year - you require a licence.   Conditions may be attached to a licence.