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Music, theatre and poetry to launch the Living Room Library

3 Jul 2022 On Thursday 7th July an evening of live music, poetry, theatre and craft workshops is set to launch the refurbished Fore Street Library in Edmonton under its new name of the Living Room Library. Read more...
Helping families get on their bikes

3 Jul 2022 When the fundraising campaign finished on 28th June the total pledged to get the Family Bike Club off the ground had reached £10,153. This was made up of money pledged by 78 supporters, additional contributions from Aviva and match funding by Power to Change. This is the latest message from Luke Balnave on the Aviva Community Fund page : A[…] Read more...
How dare the Federation of Enfield Residents speak on my behalf? - Comment by Basil Clarke

3 Jul 2022 The vice president of the Federation of Enfield Residents did not speak on behalf of this particular resident when he wrote to Enfield Dispatch criticising the proposal to extend the ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) to the whole of Greater London. Nor, I suspect, on behalf of residents living near the A406 and A10 in Enfield, currently exposed to high levels[…] Read more...
"Using a magic mirror to cast light on reality"

2 Jul 2022 "Using a magic mirror to cast light on reality" - Stephen Cox, interviewed here by Francis Sealey, on why his two novels, which aim to entertain while dealing with real-world issues, use science fiction. He also points out that the invention of mobile phones has created problems for authors! Read more about Our Child of the Stars . Read more...
'Think it over!' Anti-incineration protesters serenade waste authority members - Comment by Karl Brown

26 Jun 2022 A splendid lead vocalist, perhaps best enjoyed towards the end of the 19 minute public meeting before the CCTV plug was pulled camden.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/669792 The deputation, which kicked off these proceedings, angled in on the inappropriateness of re-electing the NLWA chair for a 14th (fourteenth) consecutive term; and we had one councillor highlighting the succession issue of board members. Such key[…] Read more...
'Think it over!' Anti-incineration protesters serenade waste authority members

23 Jun 2022 "Think it over!" At the waste authority's annual general meeting today, anti-incineration protesters serenaded the NLWA board members, who subsequently moved their meeting to another room. More information on what went on and more videos on this Twitter thread posted by local democracy reporter Josh Mellor: Josh Mellor @jshmellor Following a failed attempt to re-enter the meeting, which ended with[…] Read more...
Waste authority MD writes to incinerator protesters dismissing their claims.

23 Jun 2022 The managing director of the North London Waste Authority has written to the Stop the Edmonton Incinerator Now(StEIN) campaign rebutting the points made by StEIN in their letter to communities secretary Michael Gove . The letter, which does not address any of the issues in much detail, can be read on the NLWA website and contains links to various earlier[…] Read more...
Safer Neighbourhoods Newsletter - PG ward

22 Jun 2022 This month's edition of Safer Neighbourhoods News for Palmers Green ward is now available. Read more...
Incinerator opponents to demonstrate as minister orders more scrutiny of £1.2billion project

22 Jun 2022 [Original article] Go to original article On Thursday 23rd June campaigners from the Stop the Edmonton Incinerator Now (StEIN) coalition will be protesting outside the annual general meeting of the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) in opposition to its decision to build a new waste incinerator in Edmonton. The latest anti-incinerator demonstration follows the news that, following intervention by Chingford[…] Read more...
Incinerator opponents to demonstrate as minister orders more scrutiny of £1.2billion project

22 Jun 2022 On Thursday 23rd June campaigners from the Stop the Edmonton Incinerator Now coalition will be protesting outside the annual general meeting of the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) in opposition to its decision to build a new waste incinerator in Edmonton. The latest anti-incinerator demonstration follows the news that, following intervention by Chingford MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith, communities secretary[…] Read more...
'The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the faith to fight for it'

22 Jun 2022 'The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the faith to fight for it' - famous words uttered by Nye Bevan in 1948. 'We are those folk, come and join us', says Frances Warboys of Defend Enfield NHS, as she explains how the NHS has been neglected and what the implications are of the Health &[…] Read more...
Harnessing the power of London for global climate action

22 Jun 2022 Friday is the start of London Climate Action Week 2022. A total of 162 events will be held, some in-person, others online, covering pretty much every aspect of the campaign to take action to reduce human-induced climate change and adapt to those effects of climate change that we can no longer prevent. Read more...
Helping families get on their bikes

17 Jun 2022 Here's a video interview with Luke Balnave about the Family Bike Club. Read more...
What future for e-scooters in London? - Comment by Basil Clarke

17 Jun 2022 There's a very comprehensive and informative article about the pros and cons of e-scooters and other forms of "micro-mobility" on the Smart Transport website , beginning “I think that they (e-scooters) can play a very important role, not so much in the short term to encourage modal shift away from the car, but in the longer term as part of[…] Read more...
Correction: Email address to volunteer as a poppy appeal collector

17 Jun 2022 Apologies for the mistake. The correct email address is fbell [AT] britishlegion [DOT] org [DOT] uk. Read more...
Wanted: Poppy appeal collectors - Comment by Nadia Lord

17 Jun 2022 Hi, the email address provided keeps bouncing back. Read more...
Winchmore Hill Methodist Church N13 - Comment by Katy McGilvray

16 Jun 2022 There have been people in cutting back the vegetation but nothing other than that. Read more...
Health service defenders demonstrate at the Triangle

15 Jun 2022 Local health service campaigners from Defend Enfield NHS (DeNHS) were out on the street at Palmers Green Triangle on Saturday as part of a national day of action in protest about the Health and Care Act, which comes into effect on 1st July. They were calling for the NHS body which will run health services in North Central London to[…] Read more...
Uncovering our borough's Tudor past: How you can play a part

15 Jun 2022 Archaeological work at the site of a Tudor royal palace in Enfield restarts next month. There will be opportunities to join in the "dig" and also to act as oral historians by interviewing people involved in the project or by helping film the interviews. Also during July there will be family days at the site of the palace and a[…] Read more...
Helping families get on their bikes

14 Jun 2022 [Original article] Go to original article Join the crowdfunding effort to set up an innovative Family Cycling Hub in Enfield. Cycling is a healthy and fun way to spend time together - but kitting out everyone in the family can be expensive Cycling is on the up, both as a means of transport and as a leisure activity, and at long[…] Read more...
Helping families get on their bikes

14 Jun 2022 Join the crowdfunding campaign and help set up an innovative family cycling hub and library. Read more...
Forcing the local plan process into the daylight: Sign the petition to Enfield Council

13 Jun 2022 In a bid to 'force the local plan process into the daylight', civic sector societies and community organisations in the borough have joined forces to launch a petition calling on Enfield Council to provide for thorough discussion of the revised draft local plan before it is submitted to the official government inspector. The deadline for adding your name to the[…] Read more...
Could you help review the local heritage list?

13 Jun 2022 The Enfield Society is looking for volunteers to help it and Enfield Council update the borough's local heritage list. Read more...
Wanted: Poppy appeal collectors

10 Jun 2022 [Original article] Go to original article An incorrect email address for people interested in volunteering was originally included in this article. The correct email is fbell [AT] britishlegion [DOT] org [DOT] uk. Apologies for any confusion. Francine Bell from the Royal British Legion is recruiting poppy appeal collectors: I am a Community Fundraiser for the Royal British Legion and support[…] Read more...
Wanted: Poppy appeal collectors

10 Jun 2022 The local Royal British Legion community fundraiser is recruiting volunteers for the Poppy Appeal in October/November. The role involves manning stands with various poppy items on them and retrieving donations from the public. Read more...
Winchmore Hill Methodist Church N13 - Comment by Michael Petrou

10 Jun 2022 Anyone has an update on this as I bribe it’s been sold. What will they do with the building? Or will it be redeveloped? Read more...
What future for e-scooters in London? - Comment by Karl Brown

10 Jun 2022 But they do look like a lot of fun. Subject to all the appropriate rules and regulation I can see them being a useful part of the active travel mix. The idea of popping along to the GP, or up the hill to ASDA for a small something or calling on a friend a mile or so away, quickly and[…] Read more...
What future for e-scooters in London? - Comment by Neil Littman

9 Jun 2022 Hi, I agree with all your points and thanks for adding some context but I don't think they are a replacement for cars in any shape or form unlike bikes. You cannot carry anything them and they are not designed to transport anything or can be adapted such as the way cargo bikes have evolved. They also have quite a[…] Read more...

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Current consultations

Cutting bus services into central London (Transport for London 12/7/2022)

Your London Fire Brigade: draft plan 2023-2029 (London Fire Brigade 25/7/2022)

Pedestrian Priority experimental traffic orders in the City of London (City of London 25/7/2022)

Extension of ultra-low emissions zone to all of London/Consultation on road charging (Mayor of London 29/7/2022)

Consultation on Enfield Council’s Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2022 (Enfield Council 12/8/2022)

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Youngsters enjoying the Parkrun life
Emma Maloney invites Enfield children to join a weekly fun run for juniors Parkrun, first started in 2004, has become a well-known running event for adults across the world every Saturday morning. Runners of all abilities show up to complete their local course and try to beat their personal best, usually in a local park. […]
Discovering more about Enfield’s lost palace
Judith Stones from Enfield Archaeological Society invites people to help with the group’s mission to uncover the secrets of Elsyng Palace Since the 1960s Enfield Archaeological Society has run professionally-led community-based excavations at the site of the historic royal palace of Elsyng, within the grounds of Forty Hall Estate. Elsyng Palace developed from an earlier […]
Fresh rail strikes to hit eastern Enfield services
Drivers working for rail company operating line through Enfield Lock and Ponders End to strike again this weekend, reports James Cracknell Rail company Greater Anglia is urging people to avoid travelling on its trains this Saturday (2nd July) as the company’s train drivers again go out on strike. More than 90% of Greater Anglia’s trains […]
Enfield prepares for cattle
Plans to introduce grazing cattle at three Enfield parks as part of ‘rewilding’ efforts, reports James Cracknell Grazing cows are set to be introduced at three Enfield parks. Enfield Council has launched a public consultation on its plans to allow herds of red poll cattle to roam around parts of Trent Park, Whitewebbs Park and […]
Enfield records slower-than-average population growth
Census data shows borough has recorded a 5.6% rise in population over the last decade, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Figures have been revealed showing how the population of Enfield borough has changed over the last decade. Initial results from the 2021 Census of England and Wales were published by the Office for National […]
Audit on council’s 2019/20 accounts still incomplete
Concerns that long delay is costing council hundreds of thousands of pounds, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Enfield Council faces mounting costs over audit delays that are having a knock-on effect on the work of its finance team. Councillors raised the alarm after a report revealed the civic centre’s 2019/20 statement of accounts had […]
Fall in rough sleeping numbers
Enfield sees big drop in rough sleeping but still has sixth highest total in outer London, reports Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter, and James Cracknell The number of people sleeping rough in London has fallen by 24% compared to last year, new figures have shown. Enfield recorded the second-biggest drop in rough sleeping across the […]
Mum’s fears for autistic son amid temporary housing nightmare
Family forced to move five times in six years against medical advice, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter The mum of a boy with special needs says she has been left “stressed” and “anxiety ridden” after Enfield Council repeatedly failed to find her a suitable home. Samira Awil, whose six-year-old son has autism spectrum disorder […]

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Do you remember Colin Fisher?
29 September 2019

We recently had an email from Bente Dalsbaek who is trying to trace members of her family from when they lived in Palmers Green in the 1970s. Can you help? I am writing to you in search for information about a Colin Russell Fisher, born in 1929 who lived at 89 Lakeside Road, The Larches, Palmers Green in […]
Temptation
02 July 2019
A message from Enfield’s past
25 May 2019

Back in 2019, a time capsule was found at Chase Farm Hospital from the days when it was Chase Farm Hospital School, founded to take poor and orphaned children out of the Edmonton workhouse. Here is how it was reported by the BBC.
Improbably famous in Palmers Green #5: Jack Hargreaves
28 December 2018

Its Sunday lunchtime. Probably in winter. From the kitchen, smells of roasting meat and potatoes, bubbling gravy, the windows steaming up. Dad has been pottering around outside in the cold all morning, doing odd jobs but now, while Mum cooks, he is in the living room in his chair in front of the television, still […]
Intimate demolition plans: Just a minute says Nicholas Parsons
26 September 2018

Nicholas Parsons and Steven Berkoff are among the latest stars who have trod the Intimate’s boards and are now calling for the theatre to be saved. Speaking to The Stage this week, Parsons said It would be so sad to see the Intimate Theatre disappear as many artists learned their trade there, perfecting their craft, […]
‘Intimate’ destruction?
07 September 2018

There may soon be one fewer historic building in Palmers Green following news this week of plans to demolish the Intimate Theatre and replace it with a new parish centre and flats. There have long been rumours that the Intimate’s days were numbered. St Monica’s, who own the site, first made a successful planning application […]