Enfield Dispatch

Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves' The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week

Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'

The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
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Pensioner remains in 'life-threatening' condition after Ponders End robbery An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object

Pensioner remains in 'life-threatening' condition after Ponders End robbery

An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
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Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology

Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office

Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
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Free health and wellbeing event in Ponders End next week Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub

Free health and wellbeing event in Ponders End next week

Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
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Big boost for affordable housing Southgate Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes

Big boost for affordable housing Southgate

Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
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Council warned about water main at Meridian Water six years ago The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable

Council warned about water main at Meridian Water six years ago

The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
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Busiest Bonfire Night in nearly a decade for London Fire Brigade The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year

Busiest Bonfire Night in nearly a decade for London Fire Brigade

The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
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Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport

Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport

Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
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Faith leaders in Enfield make appeals for unity A 'Prayer for Peace' event was held at Enfield Civic Centre this week to bring together leaders from faiths including Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism

Faith leaders in Enfield make appeals for unity

A 'Prayer for Peace' event was held at Enfield Civic Centre this week to bring together leaders from faiths including Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism
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Enfield pharmacists reminding local people of NHS services on offer Only one-in-five people usually seek the advice of a pharmacist if they feel unwell during winter  

Enfield pharmacists reminding local people of NHS services on offer

Only one-in-five people usually seek the advice of a pharmacist if they feel unwell during winter  
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'Oat-standing achievement' as Southbury breakfast club picks up award Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards recognises Southbury Primary School for "creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing space"

'Oat-standing achievement' as Southbury breakfast club picks up award

Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards recognises Southbury Primary School for "creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing space"
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Council 'ignoring its own advice' on tall buildings in Enfield Town The Enfield Society warns of risk of "substantial harm" to St Andrew's Church from building heights included in the Local Plan

Council 'ignoring its own advice' on tall buildings in Enfield Town

The Enfield Society warns of risk of "substantial harm" to St Andrew's Church from building heights included in the Local Plan
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Response to emergency at Sainsbury's in Winchmore Hill criticised Witness says staff did not move quickly enough to help customer who needed CPR

Response to emergency at Sainsbury's in Winchmore Hill criticised

Witness says staff did not move quickly enough to help customer who needed CPR
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More than £11m spent tackling wildfires and floods in London since 2018 Fresh calls made for increased investment in the capital’s climate resilience

More than £11m spent tackling wildfires and floods in London since 2018

Fresh calls made for increased investment in the capital’s climate resilience
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Young creatives in Enfield to help 'shape borough's culture future' Enfield Council launches new project which will involve several different local arts groups

Young creatives in Enfield to help 'shape borough's culture future'

Enfield Council launches new project which will involve several different local arts groups
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House of Lords inquiry on 'new towns' seeking evidence from public Committee says it wants to ensure new towns are "accessible and safe for all" as it invites people to have their say

House of Lords inquiry on 'new towns' seeking evidence from public

Committee says it wants to ensure new towns are "accessible and safe for all" as it invites people to have their say
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More than £150m needed to fully repair North London NHS sites Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust facing huge backlog of repairs across its 14 sites

More than £150m needed to fully repair North London NHS sites

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust facing huge backlog of repairs across its 14 sites
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City Hall 'must work faster' to install EV chargers Mayor of London promised to install 40,000 EV chargers by 2030 but has only reached 26,000 so far

City Hall 'must work faster' to install EV chargers

Mayor of London promised to install 40,000 EV chargers by 2030 but has only reached 26,000 so far
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Council criticised after domestic abuse victim forced to move 'to other end of the country' Family paid more than £1,000 in compensation after ombudsman investigation criticises Enfield Council over the homelessness case

Council criticised after domestic abuse victim forced to move 'to other end of the country'

Family paid more than £1,000 in compensation after ombudsman investigation criticises Enfield Council over the homelessness case
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The November issue of Enfield Dispatch is now out!

Our top story is the council leader being accused of "rank hypocrisy" over garden centres following last month's new town announcement.

Pick up your copy at one of our news stands or download a free PDF here: enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/

Police appeal for help tracing missing teen from Enfield Ergi, aged 16, went missing three weeks ago

Police appeal for help tracing missing teen from Enfield

Ergi, aged 16, went missing three weeks ago
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Comer Homes get digging at Vicarage Farm The developer has yet to seek planning permission for development of the Green Belt site but has been accused of preparing the area for new homes regardless

Comer Homes get digging at Vicarage Farm

The developer has yet to seek planning permission for development of the Green Belt site but has been accused of preparing the area for new homes regardless
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'Once-in-a-generation' broadband upgrades coming to North London Wholesale broadband connection company Openreach is starting work on installing new full fibre connections in Enfield, Barnet and Haringey boroughs

'Once-in-a-generation' broadband upgrades coming to North London

Wholesale broadband connection company Openreach is starting work on installing new full fibre connections in Enfield, Barnet and Haringey boroughs
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Fundraising dinner raises cash for life-saving surgery robot The event raised £275,000 towards the purchase of a robot that can perform cancer surgery

Fundraising dinner raises cash for life-saving surgery robot

The event raised £275,000 towards the purchase of a robot that can perform cancer surgery
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Two teens charged with attempted murder after 17-year-old shot in Arnos Grove The men aged 18 and 19 have been charged following the shooting of a boy on Thursday, 9th October

Two teens charged with attempted murder after 17-year-old shot in Arnos Grove

The men aged 18 and 19 have been charged following the shooting of a boy on Thursday, 9th October
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Water main discovery dampens hope of 10,000 homes at Meridian Water At the Local Plan hearings Enfield Council admits that a recent setback at the Edmonton housing zone has led to a rethink on its strategy

Water main discovery dampens hope of 10,000 homes at Meridian Water

At the Local Plan hearings Enfield Council admits that a recent setback at the Edmonton housing zone has led to a rethink on its strategy
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London struggling amid challenges with policing, transport and housing, assembly told City Hall’s budget and performance committee hears from experts about why the capital is not reaching its full potential

London struggling amid challenges with policing, transport and housing, assembly told

City Hall’s budget and performance committee hears from experts about why the capital is not reaching its full potential
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Edmonton martial arts school brings home seven medals from World Kungfu Championships Shaolin Temple Martial Arts and Culture Centre in Edmonton Green is one of the UK's leading centres for the sport

Edmonton martial arts school brings home seven medals from World Kungfu Championships

Shaolin Temple Martial Arts and Culture Centre in Edmonton Green is one of the UK's leading centres for the sport
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Khan urged to focus on 'mid-rise' rather than high-rise homes to meet London target Paris and Auckland held up as best examples of using mid-rise developments of between five and nine storeys to maximise density

Khan urged to focus on 'mid-rise' rather than high-rise homes to meet London target

Paris and Auckland held up as best examples of using mid-rise developments of between five and nine storeys to maximise density
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Council launches fresh consultation on landlord licensing The selective licensing scheme is designed to improve standards and is set to be expanded from 14 wards to 17 next year

Council launches fresh consultation on landlord licensing

The selective licensing scheme is designed to improve standards and is set to be expanded from 14 wards to 17 next year
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