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Summary of services affected by Strike Action TODAY Wednesday 30 November

Wednesday 30th November 2011

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New street market planned in Enfield

Enfield Council has outlined plans to establish a new street market near the entrance to Ponders End Park in the Spring.

More Business, licensing and consumer advice news.

Parents urged to claim free school meals

Enfield Council is urging all parents who may be eligible, to register for free school meals before the 16th January.

More Children, young people and learning news.

Enfield’s finest talent gather to battle it out

Wednesday 15th February sees 12 acts involving young people fight it out for the title of the winner of Enfield Council’s Power of Dreams competition. Auditions have already taken place to find the most talented singer, dancer or rap artist in the borough, and this event is the finale where the best will battle it out. Over 300 people are expected to pack the audience.

More Community safety and emergencies news.

Statement on Go Ape installation at Trent Park

Enfield Council has issued the following statement regarding the Go Ape installation at Trent Park.

More Environment, waste and transport news.

Don’t see your money go up in smoke

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health but perhaps what is less well known is how much smoking may cost financially. At about £7.00 for 20 (35p per cigarette) even 10 a day will cost £24.50 a week or £1,274 a year. Even at the lowest rate of income tax of 20% that means you have to earn £1,530 to smoke 10 cigarettes a day.

More Health and adult social care news.

Warm Homes Healthy People Fund 2011/12

Following a successful bid Enfield Council, Enfield Homes, Public Health-Enfield Borough Office and local voluntary and community sector partners, has been awarded £105,500 from the Department of Health’s Warm Homes Health People Fund.

More Housing news.

History and fun in Forty Hall Circular Walk

This Sunday an extra special 6 mile walk will be taking place which kicks off in Forty Hall carpark. Called the Forty Hall Circular Walk, this interesting stroll will be taking in some of the best of the local beauty spots that the area has to offer. Stout footwear will be required!

More Leisure, culture and tourism news.

New Section of Towpath Opened after improvements

Yesterday saw a section of the River Lea towpath reopened after Enfield Council, Transport for London (TfL) and British Waterways teamed up on the project. It provides a significant walking and cycling link between the main London 2012 Olympic site and the Olympic Canoeing venue in Broxbourne.