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Enfield Council
Barnet Press has published 35 stories involving Enfield Council, from July 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
WorldCouncillor Yildiz lodges conduct complaint over vaccination comments
Green councillor Aziz Yildiz has lodged a conduct complaint against Labour councillor Alev Cazimoglu. The complaint follows public accusations by Cllr Cazimoglu that Cllr Yildiz, who owns a community pharmacy, does not get vaccinated. Cllr Yildiz stated the claims were an inaccurate personal and professional attack.
3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
WorldEnfield schools face closure after £1.68m deficit
Three Enfield schools are facing potential closure due to significant financial deficits and declining pupil numbers. Enfield Council's Conservative leader has initiated a public consultation on the future of Bishop Stopford’s School, Suffolks Primary School, and Starks Field Primary School.
3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 55
Council & Politics · East BarnetLower Edmonton to receive £20m for neighbourhood improvements
The Lower Edmonton South Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board will allocate £20 million of government funding to local projects over the next ten years. The board, chaired by Vivienne Aiyela, will engage residents to shape investment priorities, with initial plans due in February.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Local News · EdgwareCounterfeit goods worth £2,000 seized in Edmonton
Counterfeit electronics, including fake Apple products and Sony controllers, with an estimated street value of £2,000 were seized in Edmonton. Operation Reckoning, a joint effort by Enfield Council and the Metropolitan Police, inspected 15 shops between September 15 and 17.
Edgware3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Property & Planning · High BarnetSpurs pursue Whitewebbs women's academy despite legal defeat
Tottenham Hotspur's ambition for a women's academy at Whitewebbs Park in High Barnet remains unchanged, according to the club's chief executive. This comes after planning permission was quashed by a High Court judge.
High Barnet4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 20
Local News · BarnetBarnet Joins North London Coalition to Tackle Gambling Harms
Barnet Council is collaborating with Haringey, Camden, Enfield, and Islington in the North London Tackling Gambling Harms Coalition. The initiative aims to engage communities to better understand residents' experiences with gambling-related harm.
Barnet4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Property & Planning · East BarnetShared ownership apartments launch in Enfield from £91,250
New shared ownership apartments have been released at Meridian Water in Enfield. A 25 per cent share of a one-bedroom property starts at £91,250, with the homes delivered by SO Resi as part of a large regeneration scheme.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet Beavers: Colony Grows to Eleven
A beaver colony at Forty Hall Farm in East Barnet has grown to at least eleven individuals. The project, a collaboration between Enfield Council and Capel Manor College, aims to improve local biodiversity and manage flood risk.
East Barnet4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet beavers grow to 11 as scouts visit enclosure
The beaver family in north London has grown to at least 11 individuals, including new kits. The 4th Enfield Beaver Scouts recently visited the enclosure near Forty Hall, which is part of a wider landscape restoration programme.
East Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Local News · BarnetSpurs explored buying historic Enfield houses
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club held discussions regarding the potential purchase of two historic Enfield properties, Whitewebbs House and Myddelton House. While emails confirm active talks, both Enfield Council and the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority state they are not considering selling the buildings.
Barnet3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet: New board to spend £20m on Hertford Road Christmas lights
A newly formed neighbourhood board in East Barnet has allocated its first funds from a £20 million government programme towards new Christmas lights along Hertford Road. The initiative aims to boost local businesses and enhance the area over the next decade.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Council & Politics · East BarnetEnfield Council Adopts New Four-Year Plan Amidst Debate
Enfield Council has approved its new four-year plan, 'Delivering for Enfield', for 2026-30. The plan outlines priorities including cleaner streets and safer neighbourhoods. Councillors voted to adopt the plan, with Conservative members in favour and Labour and Green members abstaining.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Council & Politics · East BarnetÖncü Food Centre evicted from East Barnet allotment
Öncü Food Centre and its director, Suleyman Tekagac, have been ordered to leave an East Barnet allotment site. Wandsworth County Court ruled the land was used for commercial storage without permission, and ordered the restoration of the site and payment of Enfield Council's legal costs.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Council & Politics · East BarnetEnfield Send services rated highest possible by inspectors
Inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission have awarded Enfield's local area special educational needs and disabilities (Send) partnership the highest possible outcome. The report found positive experiences for children but highlighted concerns over waiting times for assessments.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 21
Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet dog owner fined £1,850 for barking German shepherd
A German shepherd owner from East Barnet has been ordered to pay £1,850 after failing to control his dog's incessant barking. Yasar Mustafa was prosecuted by Enfield Council for breaching a noise abatement notice.
East Barnet2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
WorldEnfield Town Liveable Neighbourhood scheme paused pending review
Enfield Council has paused the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhood scheme for a review, leading to fears that planned cycle lanes and pedestrian improvements may be altered or scrapped. Funding from Transport for London for the next phase is currently on hold.
4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
WorldEnfield Council allocates £570,000 to upgrade parks and play areas
Enfield Council has approved £570,000 of public space improvements, including a £75,000 refurbishment of a play area in New Southgate and new fencing at Provident Park in Edmonton Green. The funding comes from the government’s Pride in Place grant, with works to be completed by March 2027.
5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 70 · Hype 18
Council & Politics · High BarnetBarnet faces new planning rules forcing homes near Tube stations
Barnet Council will be required to adopt a 'default yes' approach to housing schemes near Tube and rail stations under new government planning rules. The policy, announced by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, aims to boost homebuilding but has drawn criticism from councils over green belt development and local objections.
High Barnet4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
WorldSouthgate Leisure Centre opens £750,000 sauna and steam suite
Southgate Leisure Centre has launched new sauna and steam cabins after a £750,000 refurbishment funded by Enfield Council. The 16-person health suite, opened on 8 August, includes mood lighting, a water fountain shower, and redesigned layouts to improve wellness and recovery for gym users.
4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 80 · Hype 32
WorldEnfield Council to cut HMO threshold to 10% per street after surge in approvals
Enfield Council will reduce the permitted proportion of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) on residential streets from 20% to 10% after a sharp rise in approvals. A new taskforce will target problematic HMOs, while the draft Local Plan will be strengthened to manage concentrations and impacts.
5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 20
Transport & TfLEnfield Council removes e-bike parking bays
Enfield Council is removing 22 micromobility parking bays for e-bikes and e-scooters, installed just 18 months ago. The council cited significant underuse and vandalism, stating that an anticipated expansion of Lime's e-bike hire scheme into the borough has not occurred.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
WorldPonders End Community Venue Gets Alcohol Licence
A Turkish community association in Ponders End has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for member-organised events. Enfield Council imposed conditions addressing objectors' concerns about traffic and litter.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
WorldEnfield Council Approves New Adult Gaming Centre
Enfield Council's licensing sub-committee has approved an application for a new adult gaming centre, Palace Amusements, on Green Lanes. Despite resident concerns and councillors' reservations, the venue was granted permission with specific conditions.
3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 87 · Hype 48
WorldJudge Quashes Spurs Training Centre Plans at Whitewebbs Park
A judge has overturned planning permission for Tottenham Hotspur's proposed women's and girls' training centre at Whitewebbs Park. The decision came after a judicial review brought by the Guardians of Whitewebbs campaign group, with the new council leadership withdrawing its defence.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
WorldUCAN Enfield programme exceeds referral targets
UCAN Enfield, a health and wellbeing programme funded by Enfield Council and led by Age UK Enfield, has surpassed its referral targets by 84% in its inaugural year. Launched in June 2025, the initiative offers a range of services including cookery sessions, exercise classes, and mental health support.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
WorldEnfield Council Trials Communal Bin for Fly-Tipping
Enfield Council has introduced a trial communal bin in Little Park Gardens, near Saddlers Square, following numerous resident complaints about fly-tipping. The move comes as the opposition Labour group criticises the Conservative administration's use of government funds for environmental clean-ups.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
WorldNew Padel Courts Approved for East Barnet
Enfield Council has approved plans for its first council-owned padel courts at Southbury Leisure Centre. The development includes three courts, a canopy, and floodlights, with construction expected to start soon.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
WorldEnfield Council Approves New Padel Courts
Enfield Council's planning committee has unanimously approved plans for the borough's first council-owned padel courts. Located at Southbury Leisure Centre, the development includes three courts, a canopy, and floodlights, aiming to boost sports provision.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Property & PlanningEast Barnet Pub Approved as HMO Despite Backdating
Enfield Council has granted part retrospective planning permission for the former Station Tavern pub in East Barnet to be used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The approval backdates permission to April this year, despite evidence suggesting prior use.
3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 50 · Hype 30
WorldAdult Gaming Centre Approved in Bowes Despite Concerns
Enfield Council's licensing sub-committee has approved an application for a new adult gaming centre, 'Palace Amusements', in Bowes. Despite resident objections and councillors' personal reservations, the venue was granted permission with specific conditions attached.
3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 87 · Hype 38
WorldEnfield Mayor Selects Three Charities for Mayoral Year
Mayor Emma Supple has selected Insight Enfield Sort It!, One to One Enfield, and The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport to receive support during her mayoral year. The charities focus on youth substance misuse, support for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities, and preserving local heritage.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 62 · Hype 30
WorldBroomfield Park Bandstand Celebrates 100 Years
The Friends of Broomfield Park have launched 'Bandstand 100', a cultural initiative to celebrate the centenary of the park's bandstand, which opened in April 1927. The project aims to establish a sustainable, community-led performance programme.
2 min readTrust 58 · Craft 73 · Hype 20
WorldEnfield Council Approves HMO Despite Previous Refusals
Enfield Council has granted retrospective planning permission for a house in multiple occupation (HMO) at the former Station Tavern, despite two previous applications for the site being refused. Evidence suggests the property was already in use as an HMO before permission was granted.
3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
WorldEnfield Society Marks 90 Years of Heritage Protection
The Enfield Society is celebrating its 90th anniversary, marking nine decades of campaigning to protect the borough's heritage and green spaces. The organisation is also running a photographic competition themed 'My Enfield'.
3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 25
WorldEnfield Road Closure Due to Thames Water Works
Slades Hill in Enfield is closed between Windmill Gardens and Slades Gardens due to emergency works by Thames Water. The disruption is expected to last until late on Wednesday, July 22nd, affecting bus routes 121 and 307.
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