Labour councillor Suna Hurman on how she’s tackling the big issues in her ward

Suna Hurman helping with a foodbank donation during her time as mayor last year

It has been both a privilege and a responsibility to represent the residents of my ward. I was first elected to serve from 2014 until 2018, and was re-elected in 2022, driven by the same commitment I had when I first took office – to be a voice for my community.

As a mother of three and a resident of Enfield Lock, I understand the challenges faced by local families because I experience them myself. Issues such as school admissions, crime and fly-tipping are daily realities for many of us, and I am committed to working tirelessly to address them.

During my previous term, and again since being re-elected, I have worked closely with local authorities and residents to find solutions that improve our community. My aim has always been to make our neighbourhood a safer, cleaner, and more supportive place to live.

In 2023, I had the honour of serving as mayor of Enfield, a role that allowed me to engage even more deeply with our borough. During my time as mayor, I attended many heart-warming events, meeting residents from all walks of life.

One of the highlights was working with the King’s deputy lieutenant to raise over £1,000 in donations for the Ordnance Road foodbank – an incredible show of generosity from local businesses and the community.

Additionally, we conduct a monthly ‘patch walk’ in the area. These walks allow me and other local representatives to personally observe the conditions in the ward, speak with residents on the spot, and address issues like crime and environmental concerns. As a fellow resident of Enfield Lock, I know these issues well and am fully committed to improving the area we all call home.

I am proud to represent this Enfield Labour administration that has delivered an ambitious programme for Enfield’s residents, despite challenging circumstances. Enfield Council has been under-resourced for several years with a central government funding cut in real terms of 42% since 2010. Alongside this, we have had to deal with the impact of Brexit, the Covid pandemic, the spike in inflation and the damage of Liz Truss’ ‘mini budget’.

Despite this, Enfield Council has delivered hundreds of new homes for local people, wonderful parks, excellent schools, award-winning projects, national leadership on adult and social care provision, increased provision for those with special educational needs and disabilities, and so much more.

I look forward to continuing this journey with you, and I am always here to listen and act on the matters that are most important to us all.

Suna Hurman represents Enfield Lock alongside Sabri Ozaydin and Eylem Yuruk (all Labour). If you are a ward resident you can get in touch:
Call 0208 132 0570
Email [email protected]

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