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We will investigate noise from deliveries to or collections from private premises that happen regularly between 11pm to 6am. We cannot control delivery noise that is just from the highway

Water courses Pollution of controlled water courses such as brooks, streams, and rivers should be reported to the Environment Agency Public sewers Public sewers in Barnet are the responsibility of Thames Water (tel: 0800 316 9800).

If you are considering having a bonfire Garden bonfires should be avoided if at all possible. Barnet is one of the most populated London Borough and it is unlikely that you will be able to have a domestic bonfire without disturbing a neighbour. For details on green bin collections please go to the recycling section on our website. Guidance is also provided on composting.

Our stray dog service is currently actioned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. When a lost or stray dog is picked up by the dog warden, all reasonable steps are taken to contact the dog owner. If the owner cannot be found, the dog is kept for 7 days. After 7 days, the dog is transferred to a suitable rehoming centre or humanely euthanised.

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 Team. 

If you are considering Elective Home Education or have made the decision to home educate your child, you can find the Registration form, Statement of Provision form and Elective Home Education Policy on this page. Home schooling provided by the Local Authority is not deemed as Elective Home Education.

What the law says about attendance in school All children must be in education from the school term after their fifth birthday. This is usually at a school, though parents can also decide to educate their children at home. Compulsory education ends on the last Friday in June of Year 11, children are then expected to be in further education or training unless they're in employment.

Most Barnet schools follow the same school term and holiday dates. Voluntary aided, foundation, academies and free schools can set their own dates and these may be different. Check with your school if you are unsure of term dates   Academic Year 2024/25   Autumn Term 2024 Term Dates First term Monday 2 September - Friday 25 October

Admission to schools that start in year 10 and transferring to secondary school in September