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Five year after Sarah Everard was murdered by a London policeman, the chief executive of the charity Solace looks back on what has happened since then and concludes that with regard to violence against women, little has changed, and the Met have not sufficiently reformed.

An investigation into shortcomings in maternity and neonatal care in England is seeking evidence from women who have been pregnant or from people who have supported someone through pregnancy. The deadline for responding is 17th March.

On Friday 6th March 20mph speed limits come into effect in three town centres: Palmers Green, Southgate and Edmonton Green.

Following the announcement in January that lifts will not be installed at Palmers Green station, Bambos Charalambous MP has met the rail minister, who gave an assurance that an alternative method of making the station accessible, via ramps, will be considered.

Enfield Croquet Club is offering free Come and Play Croquet sessions on five dates in April and May.

This month's edition of Safer Neighbourhoods News for Palmers Green ward is now available.

Enfield Council is proposing to remove a right-turn restriction at the junction of Palmerston Road and Kelvin Avenue which was introduced as one of the measures that created the Bowes low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN). However, some residents oppose this change, fearing that it will increase local traffic levels.

Enfield Council has been awarded £1.5m from the ministry of housing, communities and local government through the Pride in Place Impact Fund. A large chunk of this money will be awarded to local charities and other groups to improve shared spaces and for 'community-led projects that inspire civic pride and boost economic activity'. Bids must be submitted by 9th March.

PCSO Jennifer Arkwright warns of the return of a known burglary method to PG and has some good advice about keeping the contents of your home safe.

If news reports of rising temperatures, melting ice caps or forest fires fill you with dread and anxiety, you aren’t alone. You might be experiencing ‘climate anxiety’, and while it's a relatively new term, it’s on the rise and particularly affects young people. A meeting on Monday 2nd March which you can join in person or online will help you understand the issues and manage your feelings.

An outbreak of measles affecting schools in Enfield has put children in hospital and threatens to spread to other parts of the capital owing to low uptake of vaccines in the capital.

The Enfield Society have posted on Instagram the news that the landlords of the Orange Tree in Winchmore Hill are retiring this month and the pub is likely to close.