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Collective’s special school fundraiser
Andy Kilmartin on why he's supporting an Enfield special school with his next gig
The man with the golden gloves
Andrew Warshaw speaks to Enfield Town FC goalkeeper Rhys Forster after he picked up an early-season award
Arnos Grove development ‘under review’ as government updates fire safety regs
The 162-home scheme is the latest in the borough to be delayed because of changes to regulations on staircases in tall buildings
Later pick-ups from Dial-a-Ride will allow older people to party
Transport for London agrees to extend hours of the service after lobbying from charities The operating hours of London’s free Dial-a-Ride service are being extended to midnight “to support older Londoners and those with disabilities to socialise at night”. The last pick-up time will now be at 11pm, while the service will be extended further […]
TfL warns of ‘severe’ impact of tube strikes
The RMT union has been locked in a long-running dispute over 600 station staff cuts and changes to working conditions since last year Transport for London says most tube lines will be “severely impacted” by next week’s strikes. Planned industrial action by station staff who are RMT members will cause disruption across the London Underground […]
Singing with one of Enfield’s longest-running choirs
Jeni Barker introduces Rowantree Choir, based in Bush Hill Park Rowantree Choir was set up in 1959 as part of an adult education programme. Currently there are over 60 singers and we are led by our esteemed and multi-talented conductor and musical director, Jonathan Rathbone. Much of our music is arranged by Jonathan and our […]
Nesil Caliskan set to take maternity leave next year
Deputy leader Ergin Erbil likely to be placed in charge as Cllr Caliskan plans to take maternity leave in January and February, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Ergin Erbil is expected to lead Enfield Council temporarily next year as current leader Nesil Caliskan takes maternity leave. The deputy is set to cover the leader’s […]
Councillors clash in civic centre debate on borough’s housing crisis
Angry scenes as opposition Tories blame Labour-run council but the local administration points finger at Conservative government for massive spike in homelessness, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Labour and Tory councillors have clashed over a deepening housing crisis that has seen homeless families from Enfield being sent to live in Leeds and Manchester. The […]
Baby beaver born at Forty Hall
After a rocky start, Enfield Council’s beaver reintroduction project looks to be a success with the first offspring arriving this summer A baby beaver has been born at Forty Hall for the first time, 18 months after the species was reintroduced to London. The kit has been filmed helping its parents build dams and swimming […]
Charity appeals for help to continue offering weekly cooked meals
Cooking Champions needs to raise £2,600 to be able to host its ‘community kitchen’ for another three months An Enfield charity is appealing for help to raise £2,600 so it can continue to offer a weekly ‘community kitchen’ offering free hot meals. Cooking Champions runs the community meals service from a church hall in Ponders […]
Enfield’s homeless sent by council to live in Manchester and Leeds as crisis continues
U-turn by Enfield Council in June sees twelve local families moved outside the south-east of England so far, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Homeless families from Enfield have been sent to live in far-flung places including Leeds and Manchester since a major housing policy U-turn – but the council is still struggling to compete […]
Local artists offered chance of free Palmers Green studio residency
Council partnership with Arbeit Studios in Green Lanes offering three months of free workspace for artists An arts studio is offering a dedicated workspace in Palmers Green for local artists as part of an Enfield Council programme of support for creatives and businesses in the area. Run by Arbeit Studios in partnership with the council, […]
All trains through Enfield cancelled on latest rail strike dates
Both Great Northern and Greater Anglia cancel all trains on routes through Enfield this Saturday and next Wednesday No National Rail trains will stop at all in Enfield on two upcoming days of industrial action. This Saturday, 30th September, and next Wednesday, 4th October, sees train drivers belonging to the Aslef trade union staging a […]
Enfield eye patients face trek to Edgware for operations
Regional NHS commissioning body wants to create single hub for eye surgery in North London, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Patients needing eye surgery in Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Islington could have their procedures carried out at a single site in Edgware under new proposals. NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB), […]
Edmonton arts centre set to be leased out by council to save money
Millfield Arts Centre in Silver Street is said to be losing the council nearly £600k every year, reports James Cracknell An arts centre in Edmonton looks set to be leased out to an external provider by Enfield Council as the authority’s financial difficulties deepen. Millfield Arts Centre, which includes Millfield House, Millfield House Library and […]
Sisters celebrated with Black History Month events in Enfield
Black History Month events this year have been inspired by the theme of ‘celebrating our sisters’ Enfield Council is promoting a series of events throughout October to celebrate Black History Month. The wide-ranging programme of theatre, spoken word and music encompasses this year’s theme of ‘celebrating our sisters’. Events are being held at Dugdale Arts […]
All hands on tech
New facility will be used for teaching elderly people to use modern technology Ruth Winston Community Centre in Palmers Green has celebrated the opening of a new ‘computer and smartphone training suite’. Enfield mayor Suna Hurman cut the ribbon on the new facility, which will be used to show the older generation how to make […]
The spy who loved the occult
Introducing Enfield author Richard McNeff’s new novel An Enfield-based author known for mingling fact with fiction is set to publish his new book this Halloween. The date of 31st October is appropriate, for the story revolves around Aleister Crowley, the ‘Great Beast’ of legend, magician, writer, notorious sexual and drug experimenter – icon of 1960s […]
Extractor fan sparks fire in Edmonton house
There were no reports of any injuries from the blaze Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters tackled a house fire on St Joseph’s Road in Edmonton on Saturday (23rd). Part of the floorboards between the ground and first floors of a terraced house were damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries. […]
‘Nothing off the table’ with efforts to improve Met Police, says Khan
Abolishing the force entirely is still an option if current plans to reform the Met’s culture fail, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter Sadiq Khan has refused to rule out breaking up the Met Police if current efforts to reform it fail. The London mayor said “nothing is off the table” when it comes to […]