Enfield Dispatch

Van filled with humanitarian aid leaves Enfield for Ukraine Enfield Chase Rotary Club helped fill the van with essential supplies before it was driven to the warzone in Eastern Europe

Van filled with humanitarian aid leaves Enfield for Ukraine

Enfield Chase Rotary Club helped fill the van with essential supplies before it was driven to the warzone in Eastern Europe
https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/van-filled-with-humanitarian-aid-leaves-enfield-for-ukraine/

Measles cases recorded in at least nine London boroughs Enfield and Haringey continue to be the worst-affected boroughs but a small number of cases have now been confirmed in seven or more others

Measles cases recorded in at least nine London boroughs

Enfield and Haringey continue to be the worst-affected boroughs but a small number of cases have now been confirmed in seven or more others
https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/measles-cases-recorded-in-at-least-nine-london-boroughs/

Raising children in London could become unsustainable, Khan warned London's population of children aged nine or under has been declining since 2013 even while the overall population continues to rise

Raising children in London could become unsustainable, Khan warned

London's population of children aged nine or under has been declining since 2013 even while the overall population continues to rise
https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/raising-children-in-london-could-become-unsustainable-khan-warned/

Ergin Erbil finally deletes misleading social media post about golf club However the council leader has still not apologised for spreading misinformation about the Green Belt

Ergin Erbil finally deletes misleading social media post about golf club

However the council leader has still not apologised for spreading misinformation about the Green Belt
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New 20mph speed limits for three town centres introduced Enfield Council has earmarked areas of Edmonton, Palmers Green and Southgate for the new lower speed limits

New 20mph speed limits for three town centres introduced

Enfield Council has earmarked areas of Edmonton, Palmers Green and Southgate for the new lower speed limits
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Still no action by council as Brimsdown pub converted into HMO without permission The council began investigating the unauthorised conversion of The Station Tavern five months ago

Still no action by council as Brimsdown pub converted into HMO without permission

The council began investigating the unauthorised conversion of The Station Tavern five months ago
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Chance to meet newborn lambs at Forty Hall Farm The farm's annual Lambing Weekend takes place at the end of this month and promises fun for all the family

Chance to meet newborn lambs at Forty Hall Farm

The farm's annual Lambing Weekend takes place at the end of this month and promises fun for all the family
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Londoners 'shouldn't be locked into properties that force them to use air conditioning' Debate on climate change and London's increasing vulnerability to heatwaves hears that current planning policies are inadequate

Londoners 'shouldn't be locked into properties that force them to use air conditioning'

Debate on climate change and London's increasing vulnerability to heatwaves hears that current planning policies are inadequate
enfielddispatch.co.uk/londoners-sh...

Older people's group facing 'difficult decision' over closure Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum has represented older people in the borough for more than three decades and regularly runs activities and hosts events

Older people's group facing 'difficult decision' over closure

Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum has represented older people in the borough for more than three decades and regularly runs activities and hosts events
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Khan told to focus on fixing potholes rather than 'anti-motorist' schemes New report from City Hall Conservatives claims borough councils are currently forced to "dance to the mayor’s tune on how funds are spent" on local transport schemes

Khan told to focus on fixing potholes rather than 'anti-motorist' schemes

New report from City Hall Conservatives claims borough councils are currently forced to "dance to the mayor’s tune on how funds are spent" on local transport schemes
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Enfield measles outbreak blamed on low vaccination rate An urgent session of the London Assembly's health committee today heard from NHS experts on the recent measles scare in the borough

Enfield measles outbreak blamed on low vaccination rate

An urgent session of the London Assembly's health committee today heard from NHS experts on the recent measles scare in the borough
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Murderously good fun at Chickenshed's night of mystery Mary-Ellen Dyson enjoys a night of sleuthing in Southgate as Chickenshed hosts its first-ever murder mystery event

Murderously good fun at Chickenshed's night of mystery

Mary-Ellen Dyson enjoys a night of sleuthing in Southgate as Chickenshed hosts its first-ever murder mystery event
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Assembly calls on TfL to install 'bleed control kits' on bus network The proposal also requests first aid training for bus drivers to be rolled out

Assembly calls on TfL to install 'bleed control kits' on bus network

The proposal also requests first aid training for bus drivers to be rolled out
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Work of L’Arte Neil Littman visits the new Winchmore Hill branch of a Cockfosters institution

Work of L’Arte

Neil Littman visits the new Winchmore Hill branch of a Cockfosters institution
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Buy-to-let investors eye up Meridian Water homes Civic centre leaders previously pledged to avoid marketing new homes at the council-led regeneration site to landlords and overseas buyers

Buy-to-let investors eye up Meridian Water homes

Civic centre leaders previously pledged to avoid marketing new homes at the council-led regeneration site to landlords and overseas buyers
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London healthcare workers share stories of abuse and attacks on the job Patients are taking out their frustration over long waits at hospitals on the nearest staff member

London healthcare workers share stories of abuse and attacks on the job

Patients are taking out their frustration over long waits at hospitals on the nearest staff member
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Measles cases continue to rise in Enfield Enfield and Haringey now account for half of all measles cases confirmed in the UK so far this year

Measles cases continue to rise in Enfield

Enfield and Haringey now account for half of all measles cases confirmed in the UK so far this year
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Oakwood residents hit by spike in burglaries Locals say an alleyway between gardens and railway tracks is being used by burglars to gain access to properties at night

Oakwood residents hit by spike in burglaries

Locals say an alleyway between gardens and railway tracks is being used by burglars to gain access to properties at night
enfielddispatch.co.uk/oakwood-resi...

Palmers Green restaurant shut down by council over licence breaches Union Bar & Restaurant Ltd repeatedly allowed indoor smoking and antisocial behaviour on the premises

Palmers Green restaurant shut down by council over licence breaches

Union Bar & Restaurant Ltd repeatedly allowed indoor smoking and antisocial behaviour on the premises
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Schoolchildren to learn more about Trent Park's hidden role in Second World War New schools programme will bring “remarkable story” of Trent Park House alive

Schoolchildren to learn more about Trent Park's hidden role in Second World War

New schools programme will bring “remarkable story” of Trent Park House alive
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HMO licence approvals in Enfield hit new high, latest figures show Enfield Council says it is working to make sure "people living in HMOs in Enfield have safe and secure homes"

HMO licence approvals in Enfield hit new high, latest figures show

Enfield Council says it is working to make sure "people living in HMOs in Enfield have safe and secure homes"
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City Hall looking at new planning policy to control spread of data centres in London Up to 60 new resource-hungry data centres are scheduled to be built in London in the coming years

City Hall looking at new planning policy to control spread of data centres in London

Up to 60 new resource-hungry data centres are scheduled to be built in London in the coming years
enfielddispatch.co.uk/city-hall-lo...

Dugdale to screen award-winning indy flick by Enfield filmmakers The Spin is a “celebration of warmth, gentle humour, friendship and self-discovery” set in Northern Ireland

Dugdale to screen award-winning indy flick by Enfield filmmakers

The Spin is a “celebration of warmth, gentle humour, friendship and self-discovery” set in Northern Ireland
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Scale of new plans for Enfield Town shopping centre revealed Around 300 homes are proposed for Palace Gardens as well as new shops and public spaces

Scale of new plans for Enfield Town shopping centre revealed

Around 300 homes are proposed for Palace Gardens as well as new shops and public spaces
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Community House reopens after £3m refurbishment The Edmonton building has undergone a comprehensive revamp and now offers additional facilities for local people – plus a café

Community House reopens after £3m refurbishment

The Edmonton building has undergone a comprehensive revamp and now offers additional facilities for local people – plus a café
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London Assembly cites 'disconnect' between residents and developers on design of new homes Too many new housing developments in London are opposed because of how they look

London Assembly cites 'disconnect' between residents and developers on design of new homes

Too many new housing developments in London are opposed because of how they look
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Council to spend £1.5m on new children's care home to address local shortage More than 90% of children with complex needs have been placed outside the borough

Council to spend £1.5m on new children's care home to address local shortage

More than 90% of children with complex needs have been placed outside the borough
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-to-s...

Edmonton community projects benefit from latest Meridian Water developer funding A total of £913,000 has been given away to local projects across three rounds of the Meridian Water Community Chest programme

Edmonton community projects benefit from latest Meridian Water developer funding

A total of £913,000 has been given away to local projects across three rounds of the Meridian Water Community Chest programme
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Warning London streets could 'turn into digital police line-up' as Met trials new facial recognition tool Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Met Police officers will trial handheld facial recognition devices

Warning London streets could 'turn into digital police line-up' as Met trials new facial recognition tool

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Met Police officers will trial handheld facial recognition devices
enfielddispatch.co.uk/warning-lond...

Enfield Dispatch #90: Investors eye up Meridian Water - as change in direction agreed

The March issue of Enfield Dispatch is now out!

Inside, find out how many promises Enfield Labour has been able to keep from its 2022 election manifesto.

Get your free digital copy here:
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