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The Woodhouse area of Finchley began with three houses called the Woodhouses sometime before 1655, which had become one house by the mid 18th century. It was home to the well-known plasterer Thomas Collins. In 1925 it became Woodhouse Grammar School.

Reception, Year 1 and 2 All pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 in state funded schools in England are eligible for free school meals. This includes academies, free schools and pupil referral units as well as maintained schools. Other year groups Children in key stages 3 and 4 in state funded schools may be eligible for Free School Meals if their parents or carers are in receipt of the following benefits:

A range of environmental issues can arise from new developments. Environmental health and planning work together to manage the impact of new developments on the surrounding environment. Quite often planning conditions can be introduced to reduce the impact of new developments on the surrounding environment. We advise on some of the planning conditions required. If you have concerns about environmental issues relating to a new development please contact the Scientific Services Department.

How to apply for a highways licence and information about the different types of licence available.

Shortly before 1300 a new road north out of London was made through Finchley, which we now call the High Road. At the bottom of the hill just where the railway crosses the road there was a bridge, later called Hanson's Bridge (1444), over a stream called Mutton Brook. The road was improved in 1712. It passed up the hill from Hanson's Bridge to Fortis Green Road. We now call this part of the road Stag Hill, but it was formally New Gate Lane.

Our Street Cleaning team complete a range of tasks to maintain the borough’s public highways, such as:

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Important Information - Osidge Lane Car Park Due to reconstruction works being undertaken on Hampden Way, Osidge Lane Car Park will temporarily be closed until April 2025.

The Safer Food, Better Business pack (SFBB) helps restaurants, cafés, takeaways and other food businesses meet food hygiene regulations.  How to obtain a SFBB pack You can download the pack or print your own diary pages from the Food Standards Agency website.