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Stepping out from lockdown - Age UK Enfield's falls stop service
14 May 2021 A year or more of lockdown has resulted in some people doing less walking than usual. They may have lost confidence in walking longer distances, which increases the risk of falls. Age UK Enfield's Falls Stop Service has devised a Stepping out from Lockdown Falls Programme and will be resuming in-person sessions from this month. Read more...
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St Harmonica's is back, but...
12 May 2021 The good news: St Harmonica's Blues Club is back at the Southgate Club from 21st May. The bad news: All tickets for the first two nights have gone. Some allied news: A new gallery featuring local artists will be opening soon at the Southgate Club. Read more...
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Safer Neighbourhoods Newsletter May 2021 - PG and WH wards
12 May 2021 This month's edition of Safer Neighbourhoods News for Palmers Green and Winchmore Hill wards is now available. Read more...
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Update on the Merkur Slots campaign
12 May 2021 This week's update from Shirley Rose: Some of the campaign group met with the three Palmers Green councillors today (Tuesday). We started to plan how best to present the concerns of local residents to the licensing committee at the review meeting on 16 June We would urge people to send submissions to the licensing committee by 18 May ( if[…] Read more...
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'Dirtier than coal': Does north London really need a new 700,000 tonne incinerator?
12 May 2021 Members of Extinction Rebellion from 7 North London Boroughs are collaborating with Enfield Black Lives Matter in an urgent campaign against the rebuild of a giant incinerator in Edmonton, North London and we need your help. This new incinerator will pump an estimated 700 thousand tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere every year, into one of the most deprived and[…] Read more...
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Connaught Gardens and Bowes quieter neighbourhoods update
12 May 2021 In response to questions from Palmers Green Community, deputy council leader Ian Barnes has provided some updates on the status of the Connaught Gardents quieter neighbourhood scheme plus a couple of points about the Bowes scheme. Read more...
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Fox Lane quieter neighbourhood: More information published as consultation is extended to July
12 May 2021 Enfield Council has published further information about how it will be assessing the success of the Fox Lane quieter neighbourhood. The consultation period has been extended until 11th July and a webinar to update residents has been scheduled for 26th May. Data on traffic levels and speeds on surrounding roads is currently being collected. There will be further monitoring of[…] Read more...
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Re-opening the doors at 190 Green Lanes
11 May 2021 The Ruth Winston Centre will be re-opening for drop-ins and some low-activity classes from 24th May. Read more...
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Born and bred in PG - a future Singer of the World?
11 May 2021 Palmers Green born and bred mezzo soprano Stephanie Wake-Edwards has been selected to represent England in the prestigious BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition in June. Read more...
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Historic England funding Tottenham heritage restoration project
11 May 2021 Historic England will be providing some of the funding to create a high street heritage action zone in Bruce Grove area of Tottenham, to include reinstatement of traditional shopfronts and facades and the restoration and re-opening of a listed public convenience. Read more...
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'Stories of Enfield' - could you be a storyteller?
10 May 2021 Enfield Council has received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a series of community heritage activities - the Stories of Enfield. Community organisations and individuals who have ideas for suitable activities are invited to apply for training which will enable them to devise, develop and deliver their projects. The range of possible subject matter is broad, and there[…] Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Adrian Day
10 May 2021 Many anti-LTN campaigners claim that a majority (or 'the many') support their views. Multiple research surveys show the opposite is true and last week in north London the electorate spoke. Indeed anti-LTN campaign platforms proved disastrous for local candidates. There were four by-elections in Hackney - two prominent anti-LTN & ‘Horrendous Hackney Road Closures’ organisers stood to become Councillors in[…] Read more...
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A literary career launched, thanks to Collage Writing Room (and Palmers Green Community)
9 May 2021 When Natasha Boydell saw a local writing course advertised on Palmers Green Community, it inspired her to sign up and finally get stuck into writing the book that she'd always wanted to. Now, on the release of her debut novel, she shares her experience. Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Georgina Kafetzis
9 May 2021 Who wrote this? Clearly somebody who has not driven in Palmers Green since this disaster happened. Instead of describing it like a Disney movie, a more realistic view should be written about, a view shared by many, even those living within the LTN area. This awful decision has made it unpleasant and impossible to live and drive comfortably in Palmers[…] Read more...
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'Dirtier than coal': Does north London really need a new 700,000 tonne incinerator? - Comment by Karl Brown
8 May 2021 With an Enfield resident having recently taken HMG to court over waste disposal, specifically incineration, long running activism in this space has reached dizzy heights, but it’s not restricted to Enfield and campaigners in other boroughs are active in bringing waste related issues to the attention of their own councillors. In support of their effort, the chair of PWA recently[…] Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Karl Brown
8 May 2021 Change inevitably has impact(s), as Anne Leonidou alludes to, so it may be worth zooming out and considering her strong view of selfishness and inconsideration to others as they apply to transport. A real example may assist. In late 2020 an Independent journalist wrote a letter critical of LTN’s. The same journalist had previously written about the benefit of a[…] Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by John Phillips
6 May 2021 I drive every day and use Aldermans Hill and Bourne Hill all the time. There is heavy traffic just as in many other places in the age of Covid, but it actually moves quite quickly. In recent months I have been gridlocked far worse in Harringay, Muswell Hill, Friern Barnet, Epping, Romford, Woodford, Chingford and Finsbury Park. (As well as[…] Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Adrian Day
6 May 2021 'Common sense' actually say no roads are closed (every road in the Fox Lane LTN is accessible by a vehicle) and that now it's easier, quieter and safer to cycle, walk, scoot or use a mobility device more people will choose those options - so there will be less traffic on the roads. Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Adrian Day
6 May 2021 On the contrary the Fox Lane streets are buzzing with people walking, cycling, scooting - and now they can actually talk in the street . If you think traffic brings excitement the North Circular is the place to hang out. Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Anne Leonidou
6 May 2021 All very nice for Fox Lane but how selfish and inconsiderate not to see the adverse affects on Alderman’s Hill, Broomfield Lane and Powys Lane to say the least. I have never experienced so much standstill traffic throughout the day and evening creating more pollution, aggravated drivers, and disruption to transportation. This is not the solution! Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by John Phillips
6 May 2021 This is an excellent article. Who in their right mind wants all the traffic back? Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Matthew Stevens
6 May 2021 Lol you have a funny perception of life. How does less traffic equal vibless barren and dull. Do you like hanging out at the vibey a406 for fun! Personally I think it's fantastic. But would like to look at the post Statistical analysis to see whats the real impact. If you have a link to some please post or stop[…] Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN - Comment by Howard Toshman
6 May 2021 This is a disturbing and biased opinion, common sense dictates that the closure of some roads will push all the traffic onto the remaining open roads which is exactly what has happened, for anyone using or living on those roads rush hour is now a living, polluted, congested nightmare. Apart from this situation, Fox Lane and the other roads are[…] Read more...
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What Walthamstow Village experiment really says about LTNs. - Comment by Peter Payne
6 May 2021 Thanks for your comments on my post about Walthamstow Village, particularly the more reasoned piece by Basil's friend who seems to agree there was "spin" but would prefer to ignore all the perception comments which constitute the bulk of the figures generated by the report. Instead he/she considers we should concentrate on the traffic counts and reported traffic evaporation. In[…] Read more...
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Mayoral election: Where do the candidates stand on environmental issues?
5 May 2021 If you haven't already decided who you're voting for and have a couple of hours to spare, you can watch the online environmental hustings that were held last month. Read more...
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May's Enfield Dispatch is out!
5 May 2021 The top story in May's Enfield Dispatch is the project to reintroduce beavers to Enfield, which if successful would be the first time the semiaquatic mammals have returned to London since going extinct in the UK 400 years ago. Read more...
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'We really do have a neighbourhood' – the effect of the Fox Lane LTN
5 May 2021 A quiet lane, with wandering pedestrians, dogs, cyclists, children on scooters, and the occasional bus and delivery van. This is Fox Lane. It is a dreamlike contrast with what used to be a thundering main road, with several thousand polluting and speeding vehicles every day. We are liberated. Instead of cowering in our separate, dangerous rat-run streets, we are now[…] Read more...
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A year or more of lockdown has resulted in some people doing less walking than usual. They may have lost confidence in walking longer distances, which increases the risk of falls. Age UK Enfield's Falls Stop Service has devised a Stepping out from Lockdown Falls Programme and will be resuming in-person sessions from this month.
The good news: St Harmonica's Blues Club is back at the Southgate Club from 21st May. The bad news: All tickets for the first two nights have gone. Some allied news: A new gallery featuring local artists will be opening soon at the Southgate Club.
This month's edition of Safer Neighbourhoods News for Palmers Green and Winchmore Hill wards is now available.
In response to questions from Palmers Green Community, deputy council leader Ian Barnes has provided some updates on the status of the Connaught Gardents quieter neighbourhood scheme plus a couple of points about the Bowes scheme.
Enfield Council has published further information about how it will be assessing the success of the Fox Lane quieter neighbourhood. The consultation period has been extended until 11th July and a webinar to update residents has been scheduled for 26th May. Data on traffic levels and speeds on surrounding roads is currently being collected. There will be further monitoring of traffic levels in the summer. In the autumn the council will be reporting on all monitoring activity and the outcomes of public consultation and will take a decision to either make the scheme permanent or remove it.
The Ruth Winston Centre will be re-opening for drop-ins and some low-activity classes from 24th May.
Palmers Green born and bred mezzo soprano Stephanie Wake-Edwards has been selected to represent England in the prestigious BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition in June.
Historic England will be providing some of the funding to create a high street heritage action zone in Bruce Grove area of Tottenham, to include reinstatement of traditional shopfronts and facades and the restoration and re-opening of a listed public convenience.
Enfield Council has received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a series of community heritage activities - the Stories of Enfield. Community organisations and individuals who have ideas for suitable activities are invited to apply for training which will enable them to devise, develop and deliver their projects. The range of possible subject matter is broad, and there are many different ways in which each story could be presented.
When Natasha Boydell saw a local writing course advertised on Palmers Green Community, it inspired her to sign up and finally get stuck into writing the book that she'd always wanted to. Now, on the release of her debut novel, she shares her experience.
The top story in May's Enfield Dispatch is the project to reintroduce beavers to Enfield, which if successful would be the first time the semiaquatic mammals have returned to London since going extinct in the UK 400 years ago.
A quiet lane, with wandering pedestrians, dogs, cyclists, children on scooters, and the occasional bus and delivery van. This is Fox Lane. It is a dreamlike contrast with what used to be a thundering main road, with several thousand polluting and speeding vehicles every day. We are liberated. Instead of cowering in our separate, dangerous rat-run streets, we are now a 'neighbourhood'. A daily nature walk, a history walk or jog of discovery is a revelation, as you pass kids and mums and dads scooting, walking or cycling from school...
Earlier this year a cross-party group from Enfield Council organised an online conference on the subject of cervical cancer awareness. Following the conference the organisers wrote to candidates standing for election as the next Mayor of London asking them to do a short video endorsement of the aims of the conference and of the importance of screening to catch any signs of cancer at an early stage. Rather disappointingly, only one of the candidates sent in a video - Sian Berry from the Green Party
