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London Borough of Barnet
Barnet
Shown within Greater London
Official website http://www.barnet.gov.uk/
Quick facts for kids
Geography
Status London borough
Area
— Total		 Ranked 255th
86.74 km²
ONS code 00AC
Admin HQ North London Business Park
Demographics
Population
— Total (2005 est.)
— Density		 Ranked 10th (of 354)
329,700
3,801 / km²
Ethnicity 74.0% White
12.3% South Asian
6.0% Black British
2.0% Chinese

Including 14.8% Jewish
Politics
Leadership Leader & Cabinet
Mayor Eva Greenspan
Executive Conservative
MPs Andrew Dismore
Theresa Villiers
Rudi Vis
London Assembly
— Member		 Barnet and Camden
Brian Coleman

The London Borough of Barnet is a special area in north London. It is one of the 32 London boroughs that make up Greater London. Barnet is known for its green spaces and diverse communities.

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What is the London Borough of Barnet?

Barnet is a large borough located in the northern part of London. It covers an area of about 86.74 square kilometers. This makes it one of the bigger boroughs in terms of size.

When was Barnet created?

The London Borough of Barnet was formed in 1965. It was created by combining several older areas. These included the former municipal boroughs of Hendon and Finchley. It also included the urban districts of Barnet, East Barnet, and Friern Barnet.

Who lives in Barnet?

Barnet is home to many different people. About 74% of its residents are White. There are also large communities of South Asian, Black British, and Chinese people. A notable part of the population, about 14.8%, is Jewish. This mix of cultures makes Barnet a very interesting place.

How Barnet is Governed

Like all London boroughs, Barnet has its own local government. This government helps manage services for the people living there.

Who leads Barnet?

The local government in Barnet is run by a "Leader & Cabinet" system. This means a leader and a group of councillors make important decisions. The current mayor of Barnet is Eva Greenspan. She helps lead the borough's activities.

Who represents Barnet in Parliament?

People in Barnet also have representatives in the national government. These are called Members of Parliament (MPs). For Barnet, these MPs include Andrew Dismore, Theresa Villiers, and Rudi Vis. They speak for Barnet's residents in the UK Parliament.

Things to See and Do in Barnet

Barnet has many parks and open spaces. These are great for outdoor activities.

Parks and Green Spaces

One popular spot is Golders Hill Park. It is a beautiful park where people can relax and enjoy nature. The borough also has many other green areas. These provide places for sports and walks.

Local Landmarks

Hendon Town Hall is an important building in Barnet. It is still used by the Barnet council today. This building shows some of the borough's history.

Transport in Barnet

Barnet is well-connected by public transport. This makes it easy to travel around the borough and to other parts of London.

London Underground Services

Many areas in Barnet are served by the London Underground. This train system helps people commute and explore the city. You can see the tube lines that run through Barnet on maps.

Images for kids

  • Hendon Town Hall

    Hendon Town Hall, still used by Barnet council

  • Golders Hill Park in London Borough of Barnet

    Golders Hill Park in Barnet

  • BarnetLU

    London Underground services in Barnet

  • Barnet Street 20140429 30

    Street sign "Barnet Street" (Barnetstraße) in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district of Berlin. The district also has streets called Hendonstraße and Finchleystraße

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Municipio de Barnet para niños

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