Planning, property, land and regeneration news
New Section of Towpath Opened after improvements
Published: Friday 20th January 2012
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.
Ladderswood regeneration – moving on up
Published: Wednesday 18th January 2012
One of Enfield Council’s flagship regeneration projects continues to break new ground with the signing of a £100m Development Agreement.
Halloween Fun at Holmsdale!
Published: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Come along for this FREE fun event at the Holmsdale Tunnel Open Space.
Countryside Properties announced as Highmead developer
Published: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Enfield Council announced this week that Countryside Properties, working with Newlon Housing Trust, has been selected as developer for the 0.6 hectare Highmead development site in Angel, Edmonton, North London. The selection of the developer follows the granting of planning permission earlier this year for a design by architect HawkinsBrown. There will be 120 new homes, of which 38 per cent will be affordable, together with 1,092 sqm of commercial space and a 140 sqm community building. Newlon Housing Trust will be developing and managing the affordable housing.
Southgate Town Hall - Have your say!
Published: Friday 5th August 2011
We are consulting on the future of Southgate Town Hall. We have prepared a draft planning brief to identify different uses for the site and how it should look in the future. The brief says that Palmers Green library will be refurbished and that the town hall can be converted for another use, such as housing.
Meridian Water unveiled
Published: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Plans for the development of one of the largest green developments in the United Kingdom have been unveiled for consultation by Enfield Council.
Partner appointed for Ladderswood Estate
Published: Thursday 26th May 2011
Mulalley teamed with One Housing have been appointed as the development partner for the regeneration of the Ladderswood Estate.
Enfield Council Prove Apprenticeships Make Business Sense
Published: Monday 13th December 2010
Apprenticeships are making a come back, and just as Lord Sugar understands the value of apprentices to his business, many more Enfield firms are seeing the value too.
Rapper SwiftKnight opens New Southgate Youth Club
Published: Friday 3rd December 2010
“An inspirational and motivating night” – that was the verdict given by young people who saw up-and-coming rapper SwiftKnight, live on stage when he officially opened Enfield Council’s New Southgate Youth Club on Friday night.
When the going gets tough Enfield’s Innovators get going
Published: Friday 3rd December 2010
Times may be hard, but Enfield’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well if the standard of entries to this year’s Enfield Innovators competition is anything to go by. 39 quality applications were received from competitors in the hope of getting the chance to pitch to Enfield Council’s team of ‘dragons.’
Council serves up a feast of festive family fun
Published: Friday 3rd December 2010
Brave the chill and wrap up warm for the Ponders End Christmas Festival. Enfield Council is organising a day of free festive fun for all the family next Saturday 11th December. The High Street will be packed with street performers – snow fairies, emperor penguins, clowns and balloon artists from 11am-6.30pm.
Winter comes to Trent with Circular Walk
Published: Friday 3rd December 2010
Why not enjoy this wonderful snowy and crisp weather by taking a leisurely stroll around beautiful Trent Park with the Trent Park Circular Walk.
Curtis House safe and secure
Published: Friday 5th November 2010
Two Enfield Councillors, Cllr Ahmet Oykener, Cabinet Member for Housing and Cllr Achilleas Georgiou, Deputy Leader did a tour of the security of Curtis House in Southgate last week, and gave the new security door the seal of approval.
Broomfield House Restoration Project Launched
Published: Friday 5th November 2010
Enfield Council announced this week that is has appointed a major firm of project managers and architects to begin the design work that may finally see Broomfield House in Palmers Green restored. Faithful & Gould, based in Euston, have begun work on the project immediately.
Take a walk in unknown Trent Park
Published: Friday 5th November 2010
If you think you knew beautiful Trent Park then why not join former Park Ranger Andy Jones and Parks Outreach Officer Alan Mitellas on a special walk this Saturday, and be prepared to think again!
Mystery Broomfield tree cutting has Council stumped
Published: Friday 29th October 2010
This week Cllr Chris Bond, Cabinet Member for Environment, Street Scene and Parks took a trip to Broomfield Park in Palmers Green to see for himself damage that had been done to some trees by a vandal.
Flash of brilliance as Aquaduct revitalised
Published: Monday 25th October 2010
Works have nearly finished on Flash Lane Aquaduct in Enfield, which will see its removal from English Heritage’s 'At Risk Register'.
Crowds Walk on Wild side for Food Walk
Published: Monday 11th October 2010
On Saturday over 50 people gathered at Trent Park to join a special Wild Food walk to learn how to survive in remote countryside.
Have Your Say on Food Strategy and Biodiversity Action Plan
Published: Monday 4th October 2010
Residents urged to have their say on food strategy and biodiversity action plan before consultation closes.
Ponders End residents flock to Green and Healthy Living Day
Published: Friday 17th September 2010
More than 200 Ponders End residents flocked to Enfield Council and NHS Enfield's free Green and Healthy Living day at the Ponders End Recreation Ground on Sunday 12th September.
Ladderswood residents invited to view bidders’ designs for new development
Published: Friday 17th September 2010
Enfield Council is inviting Ladderswood residents and people who live in the wider New Southgate area, to view 3D models for the new £80m development at a special exhibition.
Cllr Chris Bond meets winning Radiomarathon gardeners
Published: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Enfield in Bloom achieved great success at this year’s London in Bloom Awards ceremony held at the Guildhall on 3rd September.
Green Flag parks continue to score
Published: Friday 10th September 2010
Enfield Council heard this week that its seven Green Flag parks scored highly for a new award which looked at the 5 year management plans that are in place for each park.
Summer Work Out gets school leavers fit for the future
Published: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Are you leaving school or college this summer without a job or place in further education to go to? Are you trying to work out what to do next? Would you like to spend the summer working outdoors and getting paid for it?
In the mOOd for food - Enfield Council launches its Food Strategy
Published: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Do you ‘live to eat’ or ‘eat to live’? Enfield Council hopes to whet the appetite of local people with the launch of its Food Strategy consultation, to get as many people as possible in the borough to share their ideas about food and growing their own produce.
Team Challenge volunteers get hands dirty
Published: Friday 11th June 2010
Last week 30 council employees got down and dirty at the Radiomarathon Centre in Turkey Street to celebrate Volunteers Week.
Shaping New Southgate – your chance to have your say
Published: Monday 8th March 2010
New Southgate residents and businesses are being urged to have their say on the draft masterplan for the area, as public consultation on the proposals for the area gets underway.
New Conservation Area hits town
Published: Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Enfield Council has brought in a new Conservation Area in order to protect the borough’s heritage.
Missionary’s plaque returns to rightful place
Published: Friday 26th February 2010
A blue plaque which commemorated missionary Gladys Aylward has been replaced on the wall of her former home in Cheddington Road, Edmonton on the date of her birthday, 24th February.
Friends of Bush Hill Park celebrate Tree Planting Day
Published: Tuesday 9th February 2010
Date – Saturday 20th February 2010 Time – 11.30am Venue – Bush Hill Park - Meet by the Fellowship hut - entrance in Southbury Road opposite George Spicer School, and on Lincoln Road close to The Lincoln Arms public house.
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