PGC Weekly Newsletter

3 September 2026

Latest from Enfield Dispatch

Government decision on Enfield new town set to be announced by ‘end of the year’

2 September Housing minister says local people will soon get a chance to share their views on detailed proposals for 21,000-home development at Crews Hill and Chase Park

Council criticised over decision to approve felling of ‘significant’ protected tree in Enfield Town

2 September The work was carried out by the same contractor involved in the felling of the Whitewebbs oak which caused huge uproar last year

Local campaign launched to offer support for people with colour blindness

2 September Colour vision deficiency affects approximately one-in-twelve men and one-in-200 women

Yet another burst pipe in Enfield sees hospital water supplies hit again

2 September Chase Farm Hospital was again forced to rely on mobile water tankers to keep the taps running

Think tank urges government to give City Hall control of railway land to boost homebuilding

2 September Centre for Cities says low density of housing adjacent to travel hubs is a significant blocker to economic growth

Literary festival returns to Forty Hall

2 September The two-day festival will bring together established and emerging writers for a range of performances, workshops and open mic sessions

Oakwood author lands book deal for trilogy of fantasy novels

1 September Amy de la Force spent 20 years in the creative industry before pursuing her dream of being an author

Newly refurbished mental health hub opens in Bush Hill Park

1 September The facility in Park Avenue provides a range of specialist local services and a community café for out-of-hours crisis support

Thames Water slammed by local MP after Enfield leak chaos

31 August Enfield North MP Feryal Clark says the privately-owned utility company has serious questions to answer

Sadiq Khan urged to target billionaire landlord on rogue database over £260,000 payout delay

30 August Campaigners say Monaco-based developer John Christodolou has refused to pay compensation due to tenants reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Telling the stories we don’t tell

30 August Enfield playwright Ellis Witter reflects on his new play and why creating space for young men to speak honestly has never been more important

Great value Turkish cuisine in Palmers Green

29 August Neil Littman visits new venue Tandir in Green Lanes for an Anatolian feast

Council claims to save £1.2m on temporary accommodation thanks to new project

28 August The civic centre's housing team has taken a proactive approach to tackling the problem in recent months

TfL staff pay tens of thousands in fines after breaking parking rules

28 August It includes £16k for parking charges paid to borough councils and £9k for fines paid to their own employer

Enfield D-Day hero Donald dies aged 105

28 August Donald Howkins helped liberate Europe in 1944 with the 90th Middlesex Regiment of the Royal Artillery

Strong start to season for Enfield Town as boss Billy beds in

28 August New Towners boss Billy Holland praises players after three wins from four to start the campaign

Council set to invest £1.2m in new EV charging points on housing estates

27 August The new network will provide residents “with safe, convenient, reliable and affordable access to electric vehicle charging”

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Diversion of bus 149 to Wood Green (instead of Edmonton Green) and discontinuation of bus 67 (Transport for London 20/9/2026)

Draft London Plan consultation (Mayor of London 15/10/2026)

Talkies Community Cinema

Saturday 26 September

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