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PM backs ‘transformative’ Crossrail 2

Enfield Lock could be one of the borough railway stations to be served by a future Crossrail 2 route, which is apparently now supported by Boris Johnson (inset)
On eve of Elizabeth Line opening, Boris Johnson says he wants to see Crossrail 2 built as well, reports...
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Housing campaign group’s plea to allow Cockfosters development

How the Cockfosters Station car parks scheme proposed by Connected Living London could look if built
PricedOut is urging the government not to stop the previously-approved plans for new homes at Cockfosters Station, reports Simon...
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Improvement to housing delivery but targets still missed

Housing under construction in Enfield
Enfield Council remains under ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’ order from government, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter...
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Transport secretary blocks Cockfosters car park scheme

The proposal for 351 homes at Cockfosters Station and (inset) transport secretary Grant Shapps
Shock move made by government comes just one month after scheme was approved by council, reports James Cracknell Transport...
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Rough sleeping in Enfield among outer London’s highest

Homeless person sleeping rough
Only two outer London boroughs recorded a higher number of rough sleepers last year, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy...
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Benefit fraud team ‘unfairly targeting’ Bulgarian Roma people in Edmonton

Department for Work and Pensions
Government’s risk review team accused of singling out specific community, reports James Cracknell The government has been accused of...
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Enfield getting ‘raw deal’ from government levelling up agenda

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove addressing the House of Commons last week
Local MPs have slammed the government’s new plans to reduce inequality in the UK, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy...
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We must empower local communities

Kate Osamor, Labour Party (credit parliament.uk)
In our latest MP’s column, Edmonton representative Kate Osamor seeks justice for her constituents As I write this column,...
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