http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news London Borough of Enfield Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 18 May 2013 11:02:07 +0000 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:02:07 +0000 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/753/primary_preferences_are_successful_for_96 This year 96% of Enfield children starting school in September 2013 have a place at a school of their parents’ preference, comparing favourably to 2012 when the figure was 94%. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:52:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/752/top_swimming_star_comes_to_enfield World Champion swimmer to hold training camp at Southbury Leisure Centre.. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:46:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/751/six_wards_to_be_blitzed_in_tidy-team_clear_up Communities in six wards have received nearly £250,000 of funding from Enfield Council's Residents' Priority Fund for improved cleaning in streets and community areas. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:48:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/750/olympic_spirit_lives_in_enfields_schools Primary schools across Enfield are determined to keep the Olympic spirit alive as 30 pupils from each school prepare to take part in a series of sports events, called ‘Inspire a Generation’, in seven of the borough’s parks. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/749/trading_standards_clampdown_launched Enfield Council and other agencies launched a major crackdown on illegal activity which was designed to disrupt shady business practices and protect residents from con-men. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:48:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/748/pensioners_life_savings_recouped_by_enfield_council Enfield Council's Trading Standards Team has returned £23,000 to an 81 year old man after a rogue trader conned him out of the money by telling him his home needed urgent repair work. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:42:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/747/councils_shared_service_scoops_award Waltham Forest and Enfield Councils have been celebrating their joint win in scooping the Team of the Year Award at the National Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:37:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/746/enfield_council_wins_legal_fight_to_evict_squatters Enfield Council has won a legal battle to evict squatters from one of its buildings. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:31:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/745/water_good_idea Enfield Council is working with community groups to improve the water quality in its lakes and rivers as part of a wider drive to reduce pollution and clean up its waterways. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:56:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/744/enfields_procurement_team_scoops_national_award Enfield and Waltham Forest Councils have been celebrating their joint win in scooping the Team of the Year Award at the National Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards. Thu, 02 May 2013 12:44:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/743/enfield_2020_scheme_to_save_millions A scheme which will see energy efficiency measures installed in 14 corporate buildings will save Enfield Council millions of pounds and significantly reduce carbon emissions in the coming years. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:30:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/742/unity_is_the_byword_at_new_youth_hub Young people in Edmonton now have the youth centre of their dreams. It’s a superb custom-built facility designed by local young people for 13 – 19 year olds to enjoy spending leisure time and activities together. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:24:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/741/community_and_council_join_forces_for_playground Enfield Council and Hadley Wood Association have joined forces to breathe fresh life into an underused play area. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:25:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/740/new_spaces_and_places_improve_learning Staff and children at Russet House School are celebrating the opening of their new exciting extension for the very youngest children whose needs cannot be met in mainstream schools. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:09:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/739/shisha_more_harmful_than_cigarettes Shisha bars that break the law risk being prosecuted if they don't mend their ways, according to the Enfield and Haringey Tobacco Control Alliance which is campaigning to highlight the dangers of smoking shisha tobacco. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:34:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/738/millicent_grove__cherry_blossom_close_open_space Enfield Council Statement on the future of Millicent Grove / Cherry Blossom Close Open Space. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:20:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/737/garfield_primary_school_to_be_rebuilt Enfield Council's cabinet has agreed an exciting and innovative scheme to demolish and rebuild Garfield Primary School as part of its plans to provide thousands of extra primary school places in the borough. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:23:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/736/on_your_bike_is_the_message_at_commuter_challenge A very special ‘Commuter Challenge' took place on the 25 April, when six intrepid commuters tested out four different methods of transport in a challenge to travel two miles from John Wilkes House in Ponders End to Enfield Civic Centre to see which transport was the fastest in rush hour. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:10:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/735/top_dogs_recognised_with_special_awards Owners and their four legged friends were honoured in a special ceremony in Bush Hill Park last week which rewarded both well behaved dogs and conscientious owners. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:03:00 +0100 http://www.enfield.gov.uk/news/article/734/temporary_library_is_ready_for_business It may be a modular building, but 65 Ordnance Road, Enfield is operating as a fully fitted library while the old Ordnance Road library building is demolished. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:29:00 +0100