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Comment

Terror attack was shocking but not surprising

Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits the scene at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue (credit Lauren Hurley-10 Downing Street via Wikimedia Commons)
Comment

Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport

Hertford Road in Enfield Wash
Comment

Less litter, more flowers

Chris Joannides has represented Southgate since 2022
Comment

Why is Enfield Council failing on recycling?

Recycling bins
Comment

Why we decided to get arrested

Lynda and Sarah were among nearly 900 people arrested at the Parliament Square protest last month (credit Alex Day)

Category - Comment

Rough sleeping
Comment

We need a co-ordinated approach to tackling homelessness

29 October 2022
James Hockney is a Conservative councillor for Bush Hill Park
Comment

The issues that matter in Bush Hill Park

16 October 2022
Thomas Fawns was elected in May as a Labour councillor for Upper Edmonton
Comment

Welcome investment in Upper Edmonton

3 September 2022
Paul Pratt has been a Conservative councillor for Arnos Grove since May 2022 (credit Enfield Council)
Comment

Sticking up for Arnos Grove

7 August 2022
Forty homes were destroyed by fire as the UK's heat record was smashed on 19th July, with London among the places surpassing 40C for the first time (credit Sky News)
Comment

This summer’s heatwave is a wake-up call

3 August 2022
Enfield North MP Feryal Clark (credit parliament.uk)
Comment

We need better alternatives to car travel

12 July 2022
Alma Estate in Ponders End is being demolished and replaced with a larger mixed estate, but with fewer homes available for social rent
Comment

Why there’s no hope for my son’s overcrowded family

8 June 2022
Kate Osamor, Labour Party (credit parliament.uk)
Comment

We need a new plan to fix schools funding

4 June 2022
Yasemin Brett (centre) helping to create a 'bug hotel' in Boundary Fields
Comment

Doing my bit for Bowes

4 May 2022
Grange ward councillor Terry Neville
Comment

Looking back on a long career in local politics

4 May 2022
Comment

We must do more to boost recycling

19 April 2022
Bush Hill Park
Comment

Demanding better for Enfield’s parks

14 April 2022
The local election on 5th May will see council leader Nesil Caliskan, of the Labour Party, challenged by opposition group leader Joanne Laban, of the Conservatives
Comment

The battle for control of Enfield Civic Centre

4 April 2022
Improvements in health and care services for children and young people are a key priority for Healthwatch England [credit NHS England]
Comment

Help us defend our NHS

20 March 2022
Bambos Charalambous, Labour Party (credit parliament.uk)
Comment

Special needs and disabled children need more support

13 March 2022
Paul Everitt joins Lisa Seagroatt for the launch of her book Bandits in the Boardroom
Comment

Exposing abuses of power

22 February 2022
Edmonton Green Market
Comment

We must ensure Edmonton Green’s redevelopment works for the community

19 February 2022
Enfield North MP Feryal Clark (credit parliament.uk)
Comment

Why we need to change the law on gambling

9 February 2022
Kate Osamor, Labour Party (credit parliament.uk)
Comment

We must empower local communities

18 January 2022
credit Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash
Comment

How small acts of kindness can make a difference

26 December 2021
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