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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:

During a heatwave, when temperatures stay really high day after day, you can get dehydrated, overheated and are at risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. This can be very damaging to health and may even be fatal. The very young, very old and people with chronic illness are more at risk.

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. 

We want to work with Town Teams to encourage a vibrant daytime and evening economy with quality shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities all being supported by appropriate planning and car parking policies.

Town Centre floor space needs

If you believe a child is at risk of immediate harm please call the Police on 999 If you feel you have urgent welfare concerns about children or young people that require and immediate response, phone the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 020 8359 4066. The MASH team are available Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5.15 pm and Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Outside these hours you should report any concerns that need an immediate response to our emergency duty team on 020 8359 2000.  

From building control regulations to planning permission and our policies on regeneration, conservation and heritage - find out about Barnet's planning rules and enforcement.