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10 July City Hall began construction of just 14,335 affordable homes against a revised government target of 17,800 and an original target of 23,900
10 July It promises a "fun, safe and welcoming introduction to football" for girls aged between five and eleven years
10 July Luxury homes in central London are often left empty by foreign investors
10 July Two previous applications to convert the former Station Tavern pub were rejected over flooding concerns
10 July The scheme would see existing “vacant and redundant” hospital buildings on the site demolished and replaced with 306 'affordable' homes
10 July A 62-year-old was violently assaulted while sat on a bench in the middle of a Friday afternoon
10 July It reveals Enfield Archaeological Society's discoveries around the site of the Tudor palace destroyed nearly 400 years ago
9 July A newly-nationalised rail operator says it has "no current plans" for changes at the station
9 July Basketball, £1 children's swimming sessions, gym tasters and circuit training among activities being offered
9 July Enfield is one of those that has admitted knowing about families being evicted during the purchase process for new homes used as temporary accommodation
9 July Bus drivers in North London are currently being balloted for strike action after trade union accused operator of "putting profits before people"
9 July Drivers are warned to expect delays during at least eight weeks of works to a northern section of the dual carriageway
8 July As well as businesses the event also highlighted people whose dedication "strengthens the local community every day"
8 July The private utility firm admitted two separate offences relating to unauthorised road closures and misused permits
8 July Enfield Town Schools’ Partnership organised the event which featured a planetarium and a competition where pupils were encouraged to follow their curiosity
8 July As part of the campaign Brackendale Lawn Tennis Club is hosting a fancy dress marathon next month
8 July A previously proposed Superloop route between Barnet and Stratford, via Enfield, is not currently being taken forward by Transport for London
8 July Christopher Karieren spent more than 28 hours waiting for treatment at North Mid and Barnet hospitals but was not admitted to a mental health ward
7 July Carol and Ron Beckwith will receive a joint British Citizen Award thanks to their work over 40 years helping to lead troops at the 14th Enfield Scouts
7 July Long-term carers who have fostered for more than 20 years each were thanked for their continued hard work and dedication
7 July The killers shot 18-year-old Keanu Harker in Great Cambridge Road following a dispute on social media
6 July The civic centre board will bring together councillors and established organisations such as The Enfield Society to ensure local expertise plays a role in decision-making
6 July Ciara and Kleya are taking part in Royal Free Charity's Walk for Wards event in Trent Park this September
6 July Experts say it's important to intensify housebuilding without enraging local residents reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
6 July Reform assembly member Alex Wilson has launched a campaign to get the St George's Cross displayed during England's World Cup campaign reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
6 July There were no reports of any injuries but the building was very badly damaged
6 July Committee members backed council plans to continue housing homeless people at John Wilkes House in Ponders End despite concerns over antisocial behaviour
5 July Francis Sealey from Enfield Climate Action Forum invites local people to take part in the group's next big discussion
4 July Andrew Warshaw introduces some of the new faces at The Dave Bryant Stadium ahead of next season
3 July Central London Forward research cites more frequent and severe heatwaves, floods and drought will hit people's health as well as the economy
3 July Although the larger event has been cancelled this year, a smaller-scale version will now be taking place instead
2 July Under the previous Labour administration the civic centre racked up £1.29billion in debts
2 July The new Conservative administration campaigned during the election on a promise of bringing back weekly bin rounds
2 July But the London mayor also warns he won’t be afraid to challenge the future prime minister on key issues if needed
2 July The newly-elected board of NLWA now faces a big decision over the future of Edmonton incinerator
2 July London’s productivity growth has stalled since the 2008 financial crisis
2 July It comes as Enfield Council prepares a new strategy for taking the Edmonton redevelopment zone forward
1 July Vicki Pite from Enfield Climate Action Forum explains why the National Emergency Briefing is essential viewing for everyone
1 July The under-13s side played brilliantly to win a gruelling competition against 20 other teams
1 July Adrian Day has been hired to help support delivery of a "vibrant, inclusive and sustainable town centre"
1 July The Caribbean Front Room exhibition is now available to enjoy at Edmonton Green Library
30 June Changes which will see more bus services for Meridian Water have been agreed but one bus serving Ponders End will be axed
30 June A man in his 60s was assaulted in the park in the middle of the afternoon last Friday
30 June The facility run by Springcare is intended for families in need of facilitated support services and supervised contact
29 June Pupils at Chace Community School put their phones into a sealed pouch at the start of each day
29 June The service received a historic 53,342 emergency calls during last week's unprecedented heatwave
29 June The event recognises the contribution of serving personnel and others involved with the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force
29 June A change in guidance for developers around installing air conditioning is now being discussed at City Hall
28 June Researchers find that the number of premature deaths fell by around 40% in the five years after Ulez was introduced
27 June Energetik has cost tens of millions in taxpayer cash so far but still needs many millions more of investment
27 June Enfield Conservatives pledged in their election campaign to only fly three civic flags, but are making an exception for Armed Forces Day this weekend
26 June The judicial review case went ahead despite Enfield Council choosing not to make any legal defence of its decision to award planning permission last year
26 June The 'We Welcome Breastfeeding' scheme urges local firms to help parents find "safe, comfortable and welcoming venues"
26 June Enfield North MP Feryal Clark explains why she now wants the new town to be scaled down
25 June The new Conservative leadership at the civic centre says it's "unacceptable" anyone should "take advantage of the council in this way"
25 June More than 10,000 Londoners and civic organisations called on London Councils to protect the concessionary privilege
25 June Research suggests 74% of social homes are considered to be at high risk of overheating
24 June A youth charity is providing somewhere free for any local people to come and cool down during the extreme heatwave
24 June Brett Leahy led on the submission of the civic centre's new town bid last year
24 June Enfield Town Schools Partnership was hosting its inaugural chess competition for local schoolchildren
23 June Bambos Charalambous has called on Enfield Council to reject the application from Palace Amusements for yet another adult gaming centre in N13
23 June The 56-year-old was accused of dumping waste illegally in the same location where he had previously been busted
22 June Brimsdown Sports Ground has been fenced off for over a decade but could now be redeveloped
22 June Trent Park House of Secrets will be opening to the public next month after an almost decade-long restoration project
22 June The 'Let's Talk' campaign allows people to share their views on how the newly-created NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board (ICB) "listens to and acts on feedback"
22 June Civica's contract with the local authority is being extended by at least three years
22 June It's the first time such an alert has been issued since the UK temperature record was broken four years ago
21 June The Green Party leader and London Assembly member had been accused of breaching the Greater London Authority's code of conduct over a tax issue
20 June Enfield resident Frankie Brady opens up about his difficult childhood and how he wants to help others who struggle to 'fit in'
19 June Three grazing fields had been included in the Local Plan by the previous Labour council administration but an inspector has now demanded they be protected
18 June Inspector ruled that most of Crews Hill Golf Course should be kept within the Green Belt and that Enfield Council “should consider” cancelling housing plans entirely
18 June Rick Jewell will lead on the newly-created 'Pride in Place' board for the area with £20m of government funding available to spend over the next decade
18 June Local campaigners have brought a judicial review against the decision to grant planning permission to Tottenham Hotspur for a new training centre
18 June Last year there were 105,138 empty homes in London, representing 2.7% of the total number of dwellings
18 June Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said the force may need to cut up to 700 roles
17 June Aditya Chakrabortty grew up in Edmonton and writes a regular column for The Guardian
17 June The 2026 awards will join forces with Enfield Business Expo and local community network Sophia’s Diary
17 June Museum trustee and comedian Helen Lederer cut the ribbon on the cafe on Sunday
16 June Devolution of the Hertford Loop Line is seen as crucial if the government wants to press ahead with a 21,000-home 'new town' at Crews Hill
16 June The council is working with a private provider to install 1,000 new chargers within street light columns
15 June Crews Hill Golf Course and a site next to the M25 also look set to be protected from development after government inspector's letter to the council
15 June The Mayor of London said he shared concerns raised by Green Party leader Zack Polanski reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
14 June Sadiq Khan's plans for cleaner air in the capital are being hampered by record numbers of diesel vans reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
14 June Danny Hockman from Winchmore Folk Dance Club on how the group brings people together
13 June Former TfL director says Oslo's approach to robotaxis could inspire the capital's model reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
13 June With concerns growing over the environmental impact, Sir Sadiq Khan has vowed to make London a global hub for 'green' data centres reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
12 June The opposition party has criticised Enfield Council's Conservative administration for reaching an agreement with Mitchells & Butlers over the Whitewebbs Oak tree reports Joe Ives, Local Democracy Reporter
12 June Neil Littman visits Guangzhou in Southgate Green to sample a delicious - if spicy - menu
11 June More than 4,000 letters to Sir Keir Starmer were signed in total by local residents to express their concerns about the government's 21,000-home new town proposal
11 June Developer claims "residential intensification" scheme will help tackle borough's housing shortage
11 June Flagship women’s sporting events in the capital last year attracted 1.4 million in-person fans and contributed £54.7m to the city’s economy
11 June Pub company Mitchell & Butlers will donate an undisclosed sum of money to the council's major tree-planting project at Enfield Chase
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