Conservative councillor Reece Fox vows to continue opposing council plans for building thousands of homes on the Green Belt

Reece Fox has represented Whitewebbs ward since 2022 (credit Enfield Council)

Representing Whitewebbs ward as a councillor has been an honour.

Whitewebbs is unique. From Whitewebbs Park to Crews Hill, Forty Hall and Bulls Cross, there is no other ward like it in Enfield borough.

The ward is blessed with sweeping countryside, cherished parks, and rich biodiversity. These spaces are more than pleasant backdrops; they are part of Enfield’s identity. Indeed, Enfield prides itself on being a mix of town and country.

That is why one of my greatest passions on the council has been standing up for our Green Belt. Over recent years, our green spaces have come under unprecedented threat. The government’s proposals for a ‘new town’ of at least 21,000 properties at Crews Hill would transform rural Enfield into an enormous construction site. It would tear up fields, destroy habitats, increase congestion, and irrevocably change the character of our borough. Once the Green Belt is gone, it is gone forever.

Following the felling of a beloved oak tree by Toby Carvery, neglect for our cherished Green Belt areas has been put into sharp focus. Enfield Conservatives are calling on Enfield Council to prevent future harm to this historic forested area by designating areas of the park west of the old golf course as a ‘Whitewebbs Park Conservation Area’. This designation would ensure that any future development of the area preserves or enhances this historic parkland’s special character and appearance.

Being a councillor also gives me the platform to fight these plans and stand with residents who want to protect our Green Belt. The truth is simple: Enfield’s housebuilding targets could be met by focusing on brownfield sites, such as finishing the Meridian Water redevelopment in Edmonton.

Conservatives in Enfield have a real plan to improve our community; stopping the new town, saving Whitewebbs Park, removing low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), redesigning the Traveller Local Plan, strengthening our local economy, and working with the police to cut crime.

But it is my experience of knocking on doors, speaking to local people across Whitewebbs and listening to residents that has taught me the most. Every week I go out knocking on doors across the ward and every door I knock on reminds me why I love this job. Being a councillor is not about titles or committee rooms – it is about service. It is about standing up for the people who placed their trust in you.

Representing Whitewebbs is a privilege I never take for granted, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work for this remarkable community.

Reece Fox is one of three councillors representing Whitewebbs ward, alongside Hannah Dyson and David Skelton (all Conservative). Local residents can get in touch:
Call 0208 132 0572
Email [email protected]

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