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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.
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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.
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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.
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Council & Politics · East BarnetNew Towns Programme Faces Building Material and Workforce Shortages
A parliamentary committee has warned that building material shortages, workforce gaps, and utility capacity could limit the government's new towns programme. The House of Lords' built environment committee identified five key challenges, including those affecting a proposed 21,000-home development in Enfield.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Culture & ArtsDugdale Arts Centre Receives £30,000 Grant for Music
The Dugdale Arts Centre in Enfield Town has secured a £30,000 grant from the Arts Council's Supporting Grassroots Music Fund. The money will create a new live music performance zone and improve existing facilities, aiming to boost opportunities for young and emerging artists in the borough.
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