Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is expected to be granted the freedom of the London borough of Barnet in recognition of his contribution to the community.

Councillors plan to recognise his “eminent services within the borough, nationally and internationally, to the enhancement of the Jewish community and the promotion of inter-faith understanding and community cohesion”.

Rabbi Mirvis has lived and worked in the borough for many years, first while serving at Finchley United Synagogue and now after moving to live in Hendon. He also founded the Morasha Jewish Primary School in Finchley.

The prestigious honorary freedom – usually granted at the end of a person’s career – is likely to be formalised later this year if councillors agree.

Rabbi Mirvis’ predecessor Lord Sacks was recognised in 2006, becoming the first person in 20 years to be given the honour.

Conservative councillor and former Barnet mayor Eva Greenspan will put forward the motion proposing the award at a meeting on Tuesday.