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Enfield Green councillors split over anti-Zionism motion
Enfield Green councillors have expressed differing views on a national party motion condemning Zionism. Councillor Aziz Yildiz stated he would have voted against the motion, while group leader Sarah Jons confirmed she and two others opposed it.
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German Mayor Tours Enfield in Twinning Celebration
Bettina Weist, Mayor of Gladbeck, Germany, visited Enfield for three days in October 2026, touring local landmarks and attending a reception at Enfield Civic Centre. The visit celebrated the 56-year twinning relationship between the two towns.
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Council & Politics · LondonEnfield launches 2040 growth plan amid rising unemployment
Enfield Council has introduced its Economic Growth Plan 2040, named Enfield Delivers, aiming to make the borough a leading business hub. This initiative follows a period of rising unemployment and the closure of a significant local factory.
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Council & Politics · LondonEnfield Council Considers Closing Three Schools
Enfield Council is reviewing the future of three schools due to declining enrollment. Bishop Stopford’s School, Suffolks Primary School, and Starks Field Primary School are under consideration for closure, with a decision on public consultation expected soon.
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Council & Politics · LondonEnfield Council parking fines net £11.5m
Enfield Council generated £11.5 million from parking tickets in the 2025/26 financial year, a 25% increase from the previous year. This rise followed the council's decision to double its parking warden numbers, deploying up to 30 officers daily.
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Council & Politics · LondonDriver fined £9,234 for breaching Enfield car cruising ban
A driver has been ordered to pay over £9,000 after admitting to breaching an Enfield Council car cruising injunction. Nojus Sartauskas performed dangerous stunts on Lockfield Avenue in August 2026, violating an order designed to curb antisocial driving.
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Property & Planning · BarnetEnfield Council in legal dispute over Southgate Police Station occupation
Enfield Council is engaged in a legal battle concerning the ongoing occupation of Southgate Police Station. The property owner lost a planning appeal last year, and an enforcement notice requiring the site to be cleared has now expired.
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Council & Politics · LondonEnfield Council spends £570,000 on parks and play areas across the borough
Enfield Council has approved £570,000 of improvements to public spaces, including a £75,000 refurbishment of a play area in New Southgate and £25,000 for fencing at Provident Park in Edmonton Green. The funding comes from a £1.5 million Pride in Place grant awarded in September 2025.
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Property & Planning · LondonEnfield approves 306 affordable homes next to North Middlesex Hospital
Enfield Council has granted planning permission for 306 affordable homes on brownfield land adjacent to North Middlesex University Hospital. The development, led by Vistry, will provide 152 social rent units, 154 intermediate homes and key worker accommodation, alongside a nursery and café.
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Local News · LondonEnfield Old Grammarians FC wins Amateur FA Senior Cup after 119 years
Enfield Old Grammarians Football Club, founded in 1907, won the Amateur FA Senior Cup for the first time in its history during the 2024/25 season. The club, now open to all, has around 200 players and remains Enfield’s highest-ranked fully amateur side.
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Council & Politics · LondonEnfield Council removes e-scooter and e-bike bays
Enfield Council is removing 22 micromobility parking bays installed south of the A406. The bays, intended for e-bikes and e-scooters, have been underused since their installation 18 months ago as Lime has not expanded into the borough. Some bays will be relocated to schools.
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WorldDugdale Arts Centre secures £30,000 music grant
The Dugdale Arts Centre in Enfield Town has received £30,000 from the Arts Council’s Supporting Grassroots Music Fund. The grant will create a new live music performance zone and upgrade facilities, aiming to support young and early-career musicians in the borough.
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Council & PoliticsEnfield Council grants alcohol licence to Ponders End community venue
A Turkish community association in Ponders End has secured an alcohol licence from Enfield Council for its Queensway venue. The licence is subject to strict conditions addressing concerns raised by objectors regarding traffic, litter, and public safety.
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WorldEnfield opens 24/7 mental health crisis unit
A new 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) has opened at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield. The facility, co-designed with service users, aims to provide specialist assessment and support for those in crisis, reducing pressure on accident and emergency departments.
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