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We provide residential services for children in need of a safe home (sometimes called Children’s Homes). The council has a duty of care to children when we are acting as their corporate parent. Also, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 requires us to keep a record of information in relation to the quality of care that we provide whilst looking after a young person. We share information with other agencies in order to undertake our duty effectively.

Barnet existed before the Norman Conquest but it does not appear in the Domesday Survey. The oldest part of Barnet is East Barnet, but what had been the centre of the manor and parish gradually declined. By the 11th century an important route north out of London towards St Albans passed through Barnet, and where it did a town developed.

What must I do if I intend to or already foster a child privately? If you are planning to or already foster a child privately, you must:

Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium is a multi-faith site set in 42 acres of parkland and contains one of the largest collections of mature trees in the London Borough of Barnet. The site makes an excellent place for reflection, and provides visitors with the opportunity to walk in relative peace and quiet. The Cemetery was originally developed in the Abney Park Cemetery Company Ltd and opened in 1899. The Crematorium was added in 1922, built within the cloisters that adjoined the chapel.

Comments and compliments Compliments regarding individual staff members will be sent to their line manager and details will be recorded on file. It is helpful to let professionals know when they have done a good job. We will use your feedback to help improve the services that we provide. Complaints There is a different process to follow if you want to

Thursday 9 August, 3pm - 4pm at Edgware Library Tuesday 14 August, 3pm - 4pm at Mill Hill Library Friday 24 August, 11am - 12pm at Finchley Church End Library Our friends from ZooLab are back! Catch up with them at one of the libraries above on their 'Motley Zoo' tour.

To work out your business rates you need to: multiply the rateable value for your business with a ‘multiplier’ set by the government to estimate your business rates. A multiplier is the number of pence per pound of rateable value that you’ll have to pay in business rates, before any relief or discounts are deducted.  Find your correct multiplier and check your business rates valuation on GOV.UK - you will need either your business post code, street or town details.