ENFIELD DISPATCH No. 15 THE BOROUGH’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER DEC 2019

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BY JAMES CRACKNELL dubbed the 'Fox Lane Quieter traffic fall 16% after the first year, in the borough, including those on Neighbourhood' reacted with fury despite increases of up to 11% on which have been nom- nfield Council has at a public exhibition – with one surrounding main roads. inated for a top transport award. extended a public con- branding it “a disaster”. Mel Kirkland from Derwent Road However, a previous attempt to sultation on its latest It was only after several election told the Dispatch: “It's a disaster. My reduce traffic in the Fox Lane area The Dispatch is supported cycling proposals after candidates for Enfield Southgate wife shops at Morrisons but now was abandoned earlier this year. by Chamberlains Estates Ea furious backlash from local began writing to the council she'll need to drive almost up to The former boss of Cycle Enfield, – turn to page 5 residents, councillors and parlia- demanding more time to consider Southgate and back to get there.” Southgate Green councillor Daniel mentary candidates. the scheme that a public consul- Eleanor Grey-Parsons, another Anderson, admitted large 'plant- The local authority last month tation was extended, until Sunday Derwent Road resident and cyclist, ers' previously installed at road revealed its plans to create a series 22nd December. said: “I appreciate the sentiment entrances had failed to deter of low-traffic zones across the Residents fear plans to block 16 on climate change but I think they drivers – and now says he is also borough, closing dozens of roads road entrances – only allowing need to look at this properly. I don't sceptical about how the new road Chamberlains Estates to motor traffic to try and stop cyclists and pedestrians to enter want to live in an enclave.” closure plans will work. rat-running and reduce pollution – will funnel traffic into surround- The quieter neighbourhoods “There are major concerns,” Cllr by persuading people to leave their ing roads, worsening congestion scheme is the latest proposal from Anderson told the Dispatch. “If Residential Sales & Lettings Agents cars at home for short journeys. and pollution in shopping streets Cycle Enfield, the council's 'Mini there was a simple solution we An area in will be such as Green Lanes. The council Holland' project that won £30mil- would have done it before – the used as a six-month trial for the argues overall car use will decline, lion from Transport for reality is it's very complex. I am not scheme as soon as next spring, as happened in Walthamstow (TfL) in 2014 and has so far seen 020 8366 3551 but residents living in roads now where a similar project saw total several miles of cycle lanes installed CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 020 8366 3551 020 8366 3551 Residential Sales & Lettings Agents Residential Sales & Lettings Chamberlains Estates 020 8366 3551 2 NEWS No.15 DECEMBER 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Firs Lane area; plus parts of Edmon- feedback will be taken on board. Two decades ton Green and . Cllr Barnes added: “This is not opposed to the principle of it but Not everyone is against the a cycling scheme, it is about in 'temporary' you have to have more evidence plans, however. Tom Parry lives improving quality of life. Resi- and support from the commu- in Old Park Road, part of the dents have long complained about accomodation ED. nity to make it work. Fox Lane neighbourhood, and the volume and speed of traffic. BY SIMON ALLIN, “The plans were published only told the Dispatch: “We get cut- Low-traffic neighbourhoods are LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER a few days before the exhibition through traffic and by blocking part of our long-term strategy wenty-one years – that is the o and ward councillors weren't one end you can stop that. I to reduce traffic overall which longest period a local resident N .15 even invited. That's not the way think, ultimately, this will make should lead to environmental has spent in temporary accom- to bring people with you.” life slightly less convenient for improvements. We are currently Tmodation waiting to be housed by DEC 2019 Fox Lane is the first of eight car drivers but my main concern receiving valuable feedback and Enfield Council. low-traffic neighbourhoods set is for my young children.” anticipate revisions to this pro- The shocking figure emerged at a Enfield Dispatch is the to be introduced across Enfield. Deputy council leader Ian Barnes posal; a key theme so far being meeting last month of the overview borough's free community Other zones include streets sur- says the upcoming road closures concerns around entry and exit and scrutiny committee, as council- newspaper. We publish rounding Connaught Gardens in trial will only become a perma- points for the the Lakes Estate.” lors discussed new plans to tackle the Palmers Green; Fernleigh Road nent change if it “improves the borough’s housing crisis. Committee monthly and distribute Find out more about the plans: 10,000 free copies of in Winchmore Hill; ; situation for local people and Visit cycleenfield.co.uk/quieter- members gasped as it was revealed each issue to cafés, pubs, streets around Bush Hill Road; the works for local businesses” and neighbourhoods by Nick Martin, the council’s head of community centres, temporary accommodation, under libraries, GP surgeries, questioning by Labour councillor schools, hair salons, and Achilleas Georgiou. outside railway stations. Nick said: “21 years is our longest so far. The average stay in temporary accom- Publisher modation is two-and-a-half years.” David Floyd Nothing more was revealed about the case. Editor Temporary accommodation – which James Cracknell can include homes owned by private Designer landlords, housing associations or Jonathan Duncan the council – is meant to be a short- term fix while local authorities find Project Manager suitable long-term housing for people Anna Merryfield who have become homeless. But with Contributors available homes in short supply, people Simon Allin, are having to spend longer periods in Richard Harmes, Laura temporary accommodation. Spencer, Helen Osman, Enfield had 3,410 families in tempo- Jo Johnson, Fears over future of Whitewebbs rary accommodation as of April this Kathleen Richardson, BY JAMES CRACKNELL the land for other commercial other woodland pursuits. year – the second-highest number in Andrew Warshaw activities. Suggested uses include “None involve clearing the site . The main cause of homeless- ears are growing over the a leisure centre, outdoor gym and to create a landfill. Some propos- ness in the borough is the loss of a fate of one of the bor- bike track, although the council als involve the import of soil to tenancy held with a private landlord, Fough's best-loved parks has encouraged “creative” ideas. remodel the golf course. As part of according to a recent report by think- CONTACT after Enfield Council invited Local resident Sean Wilkinson, our assessment we would consider tank The Smith Institute. Call 020 8521 7956 commercial bids for “alternative who regularly walks his dog in the scale, suitability and impact Council bosses now plan to intervene leisure proposals” on land that the woodland, says he cannot of those proposals. Any proposal early to stop residents losing their Email EnfieldDispatch@ socialspider.com includes ancient woodland. understand why the council has based simply on importing soil homes and work with landlords to Post Salisbury House, Bury It was reported in spring that the decided to include the whole of would not be acceptable.” provide people with long-term tenan- Street West, Enfield N9 9LA council was seeking to lease the Whitewebbs Park in the lease. Whitewebbs faces competition cies. The aim is to ensure there are no 42-hectare Whitewebbs Park Golf “It is a beautiful piece of ancient from nearby golf courses, despite households in temporary accommoda- ADVERTISING Course to a private provider as it woodland,” he told the Dispatch. “It offering an 18-hole round for tion for more than six months, while was struggling to cover its costs, forms part of a suite of Green Belt as little as £8.50. Although the saving the council £1million per year. Contact Klaudia Kiss: but the Dispatch has now learned land from Estate to Hilly council claims it is losing money The committee also discussed the prac- Call 020 8521 7956 that a further 55 hectares of Fields. What could you put there on the course, it has not revealed tice by neighbouring councils – includ- Email klaudia@ “adjacent land” was also included that will make a lot of money? how much it receives in rental ing Barnet and Haringey – of placing socialspider.com in the offer. Marketing materi- “What really made me angry was income from the Toby Carvery people on housing waiting lists into als for a 25-year lease beginning when they described the ancient and Whitewebbs Café businesses Enfield. Conservative councillor Edward in March 2020 suggest the area woodland as 'adjacent land'.” which also operate in the park. Smith warned it was “almost impossible could be used for disposing of up Hoping to quell growing unrest The Dispatch has also seen an to stop private accommodation being to 200,000 cubic metres of “inert from local people, the council email from a local councillor, gobbled up by other local authorities”. material” that would “assist issued a statement last month Hass Yusuf, who told a resident Joanne Drew, director of housing and with redevelopment”. which ruled out using the site for that “it would be very easy for the regeneration, replied: “It is absolutely We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep The council has since confirmed landfill. It said: “The proposals council to actually sell off White- true we are a net importer of residents. for their ongoing support that it has received 18 expres- include a number that propose webbs and wipe out our budget It is a major concern for us, and we have sions of interest in the Green Belt retention of golf... Other pro- deficit – but that won't happen”. been lobbying the government about Enfield Dispatch is a member of IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor site. Some include proposals to posals do not include golf but Once a shortlist of bidders is that issue. Really, the only way around of The Press. For more information close the 87-year-old golf course – propose other leisure uses and/ drawn up the council says it will this is some legislation or requirement on the Dispatch’s complaints policy and how to make a complaint visit: designed by former Open Cham- or rewilding of the landscape, “engage with members and stake- to stop boroughs doing this. We need enfielddispatch.co.uk/complaints pion John Henry Taylor – and use nature or wildlife reserves and holders” before a final decision. the government to help us with that.” 3 NEWS No.15 DECEMBER 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH Advertisement Lollipop warden campaign Petition launched to restore school crossing patrol BY SIMON ALLIN, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER ampaigners are calling for lipop warden was vital in ensur- the return of a lollipop ing road safety for pedestrians. Cwarden outside a primary “Our pupils have expressed their school to keep pupils safe on a own concerns and are keen to busy road. exert their right to attend school A petition has been set up call- in a safe way and feel that this ing on Enfield Council to bring should be supported by all adults.” back the school crossing patrol A council spokesperson said: at Hazelbury Primary School in “The council has invested heavily Haselbury Road, Edmonton. in recent years to improve road Many of those commenting on safety around schools, with the the petition warn “reckless” and implementation of 20mph zones “aggressive” drivers are putting and zebra crossings, but a com- youngsters’ safety at risk. Par- bination of significant spending ents of children attending The cuts and an increase in pressure Latymer School, which is also in on services means the council Haselbury Road, have also signed has to make difficult decisions the petition. on where it spends its budget. The council scrapped school “Only a few schools had a cross- lollipop wardens last summer to ing patrol and, with the measures help save money in the face of in place, children continue to be an ongoing budget squeeze. But able to travel safely to and from Advertisement campaigners say crossing patrols these schools. are “vital in ensuring road safety” “Enfield Council and our schools – and their petition has attracted are committed to doing what we more than 700 signatures so far. can to promote healthy, active The campaigners say: “As a ways of getting to and from school community, it is clear school, but the ultimate respon- that we are concerned about the sibility for ensuring children are safety and wellbeing of our chil- safe while travelling to and from dren in the surrounding roads of school is, and must remain, a Age UK Enfield is your local, the school during the beginning parental one.” and end of the school day. Read the school crossing independent charity working for “While we urge all car users to patrol petition: be safe when collecting or drop- Visit change.org/p/enfield- ping off their children, I’m sure council-bring-back-our-lollipop- older people in the borough warden-to-ensure-pupil-safety- you would agree that having a lol- for-the-schools-on-haselbury-road We have a range of services to support, inform, advise and inspire older people, including: · Fit for Life exercise classes · iCan Navigators · Parker Centre · Dementia Choir (specialist dementia day care) · Tea and Chatter mornings · Fall Stop Navigators · Diabetes Support Club · Information, Advice & Advocacy · Nail cutting service · Memory Care Navigators · Planning for later life · Home Care Services Can you help Age UK Enfield? Volunteer / Donate / Fundraise! Please get in touch to find out more! Visit ageukenfield.org.uk Phone 020 8375 4120 Email [email protected] All Enfield's school crossing patrols, including this one in Church Age UK Enfield is the trading name of Age Concern Enfield, Company number 3352062 Registered charity number 1063696 Street, Edmonton Green, were axed by the council at the end of last summer term Credit James Cracknell 4 FEATURES No.15 DECEMBER 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH Why residents' Get gardening this winter associations Richard Harmes, head gardener at Myddelton House Gardens, still matter on what his team are up to over the colder months Helen Osman on Winchmore Hill Residents Association's relaunch by scilla, narcissi and of course, of tulips and spring bedding crocuses. Edward Augustus plants such as forget-me-nots. inchmore Hill Residents Association Bowles, one of Britain’s most There are lots of other jobs (WHRA), founded 60 years ago, has famous self-taught gardeners, to be done during early win- Wrecently been relaunched with a lived at Myddelton House and ter, which I have listed below. new committee keen to rebuild the organisation. was known as ‘the crocus king’! You may see our gardeners Why bother? Surely online forums and social We begin pruning our climb- doing some of these if you visit media have taken over their role? I would argue ing roses in November, as the Myddelton House Gardens in that residents’ associations are as vital now as presence of sap makes the the coming months. A garden- they have ever been. stems more flexible when er’s list of duties may never In this fractious political climate, residents’ asso- training them to form a beau- seem to get done – but there is ciations can speak out for their local communities tiful fan. This task can easily no other job I would rather do! because they represent the quiet majority, not go into December, but as a For more information about just a vociferous online minority, however good rule we like to get them done Myddelton House Gardens: their intentions might be. If you have a browse before Christmas. Planters and Visit visitleevalley.org.uk/ around the websites of residents' associations all beds are planted with a mix myddelton over the country and beyond they will state that they want to “develop a good community spirit”, Garden jobs for winter: “lobby on issues and concerns of people living in · Finish the autumn tidy up of leaves from lawns, ponds and flowerbeds; our area” and “help residents get to know each · Cut back herbaceous perennials; other” as well as other worthy aims. Richard Harmes is head gardener at Myddelton House Gardens, · Dead-head pansies, viola and cyclamen Surely these objectives are as valid now as when which is free to visit and open all year round to encourage more flowers; these community groups were first set up, often any people don’t these things. · Prune deciduous trees such as birch, laburnums decades ago? While the internet and all its various realise quite how This is because the mid-winter and Japanese maples to avoid bleeding; communication channels are great for helping to much there is to do kicks off with an abundance of · Finish winter bedding if soil isn’t frozen; spread the word, it doesn’t replace the immense Min a garden during the early snowdrop bulbs all over the gar- · Plant evergreens if it’s not too wet; value of bringing people together in person, who · Plant bare-root plants such as roses; winter period. dens, including in the beds and can use their collective local knowledge, concern · Re-cut and shape lawn edges to save work in early spring; If the weather is mild, for borders. Such is our display of · Check winter protection on tender plants periodically, for their community and willingness to work example, weeds will often con- these wonderful bulbous plants especially after a storm; collectively, to give local residents a voice. tinue to grow and herbaceous that we hold a very successful · Provide some food and fresh water for birds; What’s more, the internet can be utilised to make plants can struggle to reach snowdrop sale every year – the · Prune climbing roses, installing new wires and supports residents associations even more effective; to alert full dormancy. At Myddelton next one takes place on Satur- where necessary; people to what's going on in their local patch and House Gardens in Enfield, we day 25th January 2020. · Apply netting over vegetables in the kitchen garden and bring people together. For example, residents can work hard to keep on top of Snowdrops are swiftly followed remove the remains of old crops. be encouraged to set up neighbourhood WhatsApp groups to spread the word about the bad stuff, such as security alerts, but maybe also get people together for social activities and campaigns. Any successful community group needs a core Funding for the community of committed and enthusiastic people to take the lead. In the case of residents’ associations they are Enfield Connections has launched its latest round often the people ‘in the know’ – who understand of ‘Community Chest’ grant applications what is great about where they live; what needs fixing; and who know lots of local people. BY LAURA SPENCER mental health through signpost- “It is a privilege to not only But no residents’ association can be truly success- ing and providing support. support local projects with this ful if it isn’t inclusive and doesn’t try to encour- ocal organisations or Successful applicants will grant, but also know that the age as many people as possible to join. They tend community groups put forward a project which money will leave a positive mark to be made up of people who are retired, who based in Enfield can now fits with the ethos of Enfield on the larger community.” no longer have to care for children, and have the Lapply for funding from Enfield Connections. The grants are The four previous winners time to devote to their local community. This is Connections to support their available to Enfield-based of the 'Community Chest' still true, but is also changing. project’s growth and positive projects which aim to improve are currently in the midst of Many of the people who are volunteering to sup- impact on residents. resident’s abilities to make their projects. They include port the relaunched Winchmore Hill Residents Whether you’re an individ- informed choices about health an organisation that improves Association are younger, with busy lives and fam- ual with an idea that needs a and wellbeing and reduce social the nutrition of people affected ilies to care for, but understand the importance of financial kick-start to turn it isolation through providing by multiple sclerosis, a project giving a little time to work with neighbours and into a reality, or a fully-fledged support and information. that helps people with learn- other local residents to protect their community Angela Greaves organisation that would like Angela Greaves, the pro- ing difficulties to get involved now and for future generations. The old adage – a boost of support to reach a gramme manager for Enfield in different and new activities, The application form went live 'power to the people' – still holds true. wider audience, this grant is Connections, is looking forward a company that supplies care on Friday 29th November and Find out more about Winchmore Hill Residents Association: available to you. to seeing the application forms and information for individuals the deadline for submissions is Visit whresidents.org Enfield Connections is a local come in. She said: “The endless who struggle with managing Friday 20th December. information and advice service possibilities of how this money their wellbeing, and a scheme Apply for a Community Chest grant: for Enfield residents. It aims to will end up helping our com- that provides support to women Email [email protected] improve people’s wellbeing and munity is extremely exciting. feeling isolated or depressed. 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I would Our public services are under are pushing Brexit, and Labour biggest democratic mandate in own business, I appreciate indepen- raise awareness of toxic air in strain like never before. It cannot are dithering, we say outright that British history. However, three dent businesses in Edmonton are London's streets, social deprivation be right that public health spend- a 'people’s vote' is our price for years later, Brexit has still not been the backbone of the local economy. and inequality, increasing violence ing averages £70 per person in supporting any other party, and delivered; a 'remain' parliament My wife’s family came from Ban- and lack of youth services. Haringey and £104 in Islington, but that if we win a majority we will has continuously thwarted Brexit, gladesh to Enfield in the 1980s and Vote Green for the environment; a just £48 in Enfield. 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Brexit, The Brexit Party is the only party Some of the key local issues that I messy Brexit, the Greens are the officers on our streets means knife of course, is not the only issue. willing to stand up and fight for have been pressing on include: only party with realistic policies to crime remains a serious concern. But it impacts on everything; on the British people and the princi- · Tackling A10 speed racing. We take action on climate change. If elected, I will keep campaigning the environment, plans for us ple of democracy by delivering a have seen serious injury acci- Vote Green for clean air; increasing for greater investment and better to become carbon neutral will ‘proper’ Brexit. We have become dents and fatalities on this road. pollution from the A10 and A406 public services in Edmonton. You count for little if other countries disenchanted with politicians; I have spoken to residents who is a major problem for our old and deserve a candidate who will take keep opening coal-fired power their breaking of promises and have had cars losing control and young people. The planned bigger that fight forwards, who stands stations. Through the EU we get lack of integrity. I, like most going through brick walls at Edmonton incinerator would make on the side of ordinary people. the diplomatic heft to engage Brexit Party candidates, am not the front of their homes. I have this problem much worse and Edmonton is one of the country’s with India and China and stand a professional politician, but an been campaigning for an average needs to be challenged by a strong most diverse constituencies. Over up to Donald Trump; on the NHS, ordinary working man. I teach speed camera network. 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Indeed, youth services for young people. always end well; in 2018, before regulated cannabis market in As I walk around Edmonton and I was the first person in our fam- Vote Green for social justice; the scandal broke, I campaigned in order to keep profits away from meet constituents, I hear you ily to go to university, securing a we're living in extraordinary the national press and in parlia- criminal gangs. This matters are unhappy and feel neglected. law degree with honours. times. Greens, with policies such ment for my Windrush constitu- particularly in Enfield, where Crime continues to be a major · Recruiting more police. The as universal basic income, making ents and helped to secure attention gang turf wars are the cause of issue; the Brexit Party is commit- Conservatives have committed homes cheaper to heat, and four- and action for their cases. so much death and misery. On ted to increasing police numbers to recruiting 20,000 more police day week, move with the times. We face a stark choice between the environment, we managed to and tackling anti-social behaviour. across the UK. This is vital in turn- Vote Green for Europe; Greens Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour and Boris bring in a green investment bank I want to clean up the streets of ing the tide against knife crime stand for a 'people's vote' on Johnson’s Conservatives. As one of and increase power generation Edmonton and eradicate the curse and burglary in Edmonton. Brexit. I believe Brexit would be the first MPs to nominate Jeremy from renewables. We did this in of fly-tipping which is so evident, · Our family have been served catastrophic for our environment, back in 2015 and having served the coalition government even as well as tackle homelessness by North Middlesex Hospital for jobs and people of Britain – we in his cabinet as shadow interna- though some Conservatives with affordable housing. On a decades; I am passionate about need to be given a final say. tional development secretary, I called it “green crap”. national scale we will cut student record levels of NHS investment. As your MP, I will fight for what am convinced that only a Labour Look at our manifesto; you won’t loan interest rates, provide free Bringing up a young family and matters to you; excellent free government can tackle the acute be left wondering where the wifi on public transport, and pro- being the first person in my healthcare; decent affordable challenges this country faces. money comes from. Unlike other mote small business opportunities family to go to university, secur- housing; reliable clean transport; Only Labour offer the people a parties, we haven’t lost touch with by cutting business rates for high ing a law degree, I appreciate dealing with toxic air; tackling final say on Brexit; a credible deal reality. Regarding myself; I am a street retailers. the need to support our social deprivation and inequality; that protects rights within three barrister and live in The Brexit Party is committed to local education provision. keeping youth services open. I care months and a referendum within where I was a councillor. I look restoring trust, decency and integ- for Edmonton's people because I six. Only Labour are for the many, forward to serving you. rity; we want to change politics am one of the people! not the few. for good! 9 ELECTION No.15 DECEMBER 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH Enfield North stretches from Enfield Town up to and across to , including most of the borough's Green Belt. It was represented by Joan Ryan before she decided to quit parliament, having previously defected from Labour to Change UK. The Conservatives held the seat for much of the 1980s and Enfield North 90s, as well as between 2010 and 2015. Enfield North voted 50.8% to remain in the EU at the 2016 referendum.

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L Co rty Lib ats abour Party Brexit Party nservative Pa eral Democr Green Party 've spent much of my adult rexit is no longer just about uite simply, I would nfield North needs a fresh am a former legal aid lawyer life dedicated to improving leaving the European Union. love to represent the start. After decades of and have been an environmen- public services and I’m deter- It is simply about democ- area I have lived in all jostling from the same talist since my teens. I joined minedI we can do more to make Bracy. Brexit is democracy; the UK’s Q my life. I was born at Etwo parties, it’s time for a change. Ithe Green Party in 2014; we were Enfield a better place to live, work largest-ever democratic mandate Chase Farm Hospital and I grew For too many people things facing an emergency and I needed and bring up a family. Before gave a clear instruction to leave the up in Enfield Highway. I attended aren’t working as they should be; to join the fight to raise awareness running major local government EU. If we reject democracy, then Primary School and inequality and poverty are too and help change the corrupted services from health and social we are free to reject Brexit. then Bishop Stopford’s School. high, crime is taking the lives of political landscape. care to transport, I worked as a What do the votes of 17.4 million While I was studying, I taught too many people my age, and the A mass extinction has begun and scientist in NHS pathology labs. people matter when the estab- swimming at all the borough’s housing crisis is out of control. has to be stopped. Environment It strengthened my belief that lishment, mainstream media and leisure centres. I’m Enfield through and through. is not a side issue, nature is not a everyone deserves the best services political elites disagree? Even worse; I now live in Enfield Town and I I was born here to a mixed family ‘nice to have’ – if we don’t act fast and care, regardless of money. if these millions were poor, elderly, have been a local councillor since of Commonwealth and European and put the planet at the heart of I'm a straight talker and someone uneducated, northern and racist 2010. I am very proud to be the migrants. I grew up among these decision-making, we risk extreme who gets things done. Enfield just then surely they were not informed first female leader of the Conser- streets, parks, schools and hospi- climate breakdown. isn’t getting a fair deal. Despite or entitled enough to give the right vative group on Enfield Council. tals. I’m part of a generation of Vote Green Party for science fact, Conservative promises to fund our answer first time round and must Over the years, I have been a people who know just how it feels not science fiction. We're the only NHS, local services have been cut be forced to vote again? This is the school governor at to struggle to get a good job, get party with realistic policies to and cut again. The downgrading destructive dialogue of division that Primary School and I now serve as on the property ladder, and make tackle climate change. Other par- of Chase Farm Hospital was fol- has paralysed this country since 2016. a trustee of the local Nightingale your way in 21st Century Britain. ties have dithered, bickered and lowed by threats to make it harder The only way to resolve it is to Cancer Centre charity based in That’s why I’m standing for the passed the blame – they've been to access the urgent care centre. ensure the democratic mandate of Baker Street. I attend St Andrew's Liberal Democrats, who plan to in denial. We have evidence-based Parts of Enfield, like Chase ward, the EU referendum is fully enacted Church in Enfield Town regularly. build a fairer economy, give every solutions to put into action now; don't even have a GP surgery. I’ll – the Brexit Party is the only party I am determined to make Enfield child the best start in life, and renewable energy, clean air, cheap protect the urgent care centre and committed to making this happen. North an even better place to live protect public services. energy to heat homes, free health- fight to get the GPs Enfield needs. Only then can we begin to rebuild and I want to be a strong, local Labour and the Conservatives care, reliable public transport, safe I want more police on our streets. the shattered public trust in our voice for our area. I care about are stuck in the past. They have food, green spaces and long-term The Conservatives cut 21,000 political institutions. We can Enfield because I live here, I have let Enfield North down and now solutions to crime and poverty. police officers and robberies and create a more electorally repre- grown up here and I went to they are letting the whole country A vote for me is a vote for knife crime have hit record highs. sentative parliament, reform the school here. I want Enfield North down with their fixation on deliv- justice. The Greens will pass Enfield’s police will have my full Supreme Court and House of Lords to benefit from the extra 20,000 ering Brexit. Liberal Democrats the benefits of technological support and I’ll make it my mis- and end the pernicious practice police officers and the additional like me want to fix our broken advances back to ordinary people, sion to get them the resources they of MPs switching parties without funding for our schools and hos- politics, first by getting a mandate with policies such as universal need to keep this community safe. calling by-elections. pitals. I am very concerned about to stop Brexit and then by getting basic income and a four-day Many people in Enfield have We can build the homes people Enfield Council's drive to build on with building a brighter future working week. These were our no prospect of buying their own need, improve the NHS, protect more tower blocks in the borough – tackling the climate emergency, policies from the beginning and home or finding affordable rented the environment, defeat crime, and I will do all I can to prevent making communities safer and we understand them. Our 'Green accommodation for them and install a fair immigration system these from changing our skyline. reforming our broken constitution. New Deal' puts your wellbeing their families. Successive Tory that does not discriminate against I also want to make sure that we Enfield North is often called a first, over economic systems governments promised to build non-Europeans, and create a pros- finally get Brexit done. It is essen- swing seat because voters here based on endless growth. 200,000 new 'starter homes' – but perous Britain that is international, tial that we honour the result of have switched parties in the past, The Greens are also standing they've not built a single one. I’m inclusive and independent. the 2016 EU referendum in order but our values remain constant – for a 'people’s vote' on Brexit; proud Labour is putting its money I am not a career politician. I am to ensure that people retain confi- hard work, compassion and open- you should have the final say. where its mouth is and will build an architect with a young family, dence in our democratic process. ness to the world. Now that Jeremy Labour and the Conservatives one million genuinely affordable seeking to represent you because I would be honoured to be given Corbyn and Boris Johnson have will tell you to vote tactically – homes over the next ten years. I believe democracy is about repre- the chance to become the MP for rushed to the extremes and openly I say vote for who you believe in. I’ll be working to make sure senting the people, not the estab- the area I call home. abandoned our values, voters in When Greens vote, Greens win; Enfield is ready to get its fair share. lishment. It doesn’t matter which Enfield North want change with an we doubled our councillors this On health, policing and housing, way you voted in the 2016 referen- MP who stands up for them. year and have seven MEPs. The we know Enfield deserves better. dum, if you’re left- or right-wing, So in that tradition, I’m asking first-ever 'climate emergency' There’s a big job to do and I’m capitalist or socialist. If you believe you to switch your vote on 12th declaration was championed by a asking for your support so we can nobody’s opinion is more important December to me and the Liberal Green councillor. Vote for another get started. than your vote then there is only Democrats. Together we can deliver Green voice in parliament; an MP one way you can vote now; vote a fresh start for Enfield North and a to rebuild a Britain and pave a Brexit Party, vote democracy. brighter future for Britain. path for a greener future. 10 ELECTION No.15 DECEMBER 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH Enfield Southgate stretches from Bowes Park to Enfield Town and , including Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill and . It has a history of shock results, with former Tory defence minister Michael Portillo famously losing the seat in 1997 to Labour. Conservative candidate David Enfield Burrowes held the seat between 2005 and 2017, before another surprise win for Labour in 2017. Enfield Southgate voted 62.1% to remain in the EU at the 2016 referendum. Southgate

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Co rty Lib ats Green Party nservative Pa Labour Party Brexit Party eral Democr wo-party politics is bust. rom the conversations I grew up here, I live here and I ’m the son of an immigrant and live in the east of the constitu- We need a new approach have had with many of you, am fighting for real change for a local boy. To me, Brexit stands ency with my wife Claire and that prioritises people friends and neighbours, Enfield Southgate. In 2017 I was for 'British Renewal our young daughter. I want Tand planet over pander and profit. FI am now convinced Enfield Ielected to Westminster on the prom- Iwith Excellence, Integrity and Trust'; herI and all our children to grow The Greens offer just this. Southgate needs a stronger voice. ise of being an effective and accessible qualities which politicians of all up in a safe, prosperous area with I stand to end time-wasting bicker- Having lived in the area with my MP. I have kept my word, holding parties lost over recent decades. every opportunity. So how do we ing at Westminster. Only by telling family all my life, I know that you 120 advice surgeries and completing Brexit brings opportunity to regain do that? the truth on a daily basis about the need a stronger voice nationally nearly 16,000 pieces of casework. balance in British society and honour Enfield must become a community urgency of our climate crisis can as well as locally; campaigning Representing Enfield Southgate in politics – a chance to change. once again, not a mix of individuals we focus minds and put this at the against the plans for a 17-storey has made things clear; people are Change is exciting but scary. who happen to live here. heart of every decision. Only then tower block in Southgate, hundreds anxious about police cuts; the Tory If you fear, I empathise and trust Our manifesto has many great can we start to deliver the change of flats on and Brexit shambles is causing panic; you’ll find wisdom in my words. opportunities for people and we desperately need. Cockfosters station car parks, and the housing crisis is affecting young As a community, we must care families that will make a real I grew up in Enfield and live and the Fox Lane district road closures. people’s life chances; austerity is in co-operation. We must also difference to our lives. These work here. I work in education at Over the last two years out of tearing the fabric of society; and embrace chance-taking. My include provision of free childcare a local state secondary, have two parliament I've been dismayed tackling the climate crisis is urgent. vision is guided by these balanced from nine months, addressing the daughters, and delivered a strong at the state of politics. We have Tory austerity has reduced police principles. To deliver change: climate emergency, proper NHS vote share for the Greens before. been let down by politicians numbers by 400 in Enfield since · Care for the NHS; I will strive to heal funding, creating parity between I stand to secure a future of oppor- who seem to care more about 2010 [Fact check: Police numbers fell and protect our dear NHS hospitals mental and physical health, giving tunity for our next generations. their own views than the national 15% on average since 2010, with and GPs so they can serve you every adult £10,000 to spend on This has never been more at risk. interest. Your vote is crucial. We Enfield losing 97 officers and 144 better – free at the point of need. training throughout their lives, I will relentlessly oppose anything must move forward to get on with police community support officers]. · Care for the community; a strong and to stop Brexit. that threatens this future; whether the issues that matter; improving We need urgent action to restore local community with shared But we are nothing if we and our illegal levels of air pollution across access to health and social care, our police. We must guarantee values builds cohesion. This families are not safe. Knife crime our borough, schools and youth investing in schools, protecting our every young person access to youth reduces crime and homelessness. is becoming normalised, this is support funding cuts, or planned environment and fighting crime. services and restore access to justice I support tax policies to nurture wrong and must end. Even Sadiq mega-incinerators. Equally, I stand I was your MP for 12 years until with investment in community thriving high streets. Khan's former policing advisor has behind anything that enhances 2017 and was known in parliament lawyers and people’s law centres. · Crime; boost police numbers quit the Labour Party and joined opportunities; supports sustainable for working across parties, in the I believe the UK is better off in and stations. the Liberal Democrats, citing businesses embedded in innovative national interest. I have delivered the EU. Regardless of how people · Climate; our planet needs help. the failure to tackle knife crime. green technologies to deliver the nationally and locally; introducing voted in 2016, the divisive Tory I’ve been actively green for 15 We will fight knife crime by necessary capacity for systemic mandatory knife crime sentencing Brexit shambles has let everyone years. Environmental challenges taking a public health approach, change; protects green spaces and and securing £120million to down. We must bring the country are a priority. properly funding local police and rejuvenates our local high streets as redevelop Chase Farm Hospital. back together with a referendum, · Care for children; to have a reopening police stations. centres of community once more. I was even willing to stand up including an option to remain. chance to flourish, be fed, safe Now are we a wasted vote in I am a fervent believer in social to party leaders and the whip, A decade of austerity has done and loved. Enfield Southgate? The world justice. I am excited by what our in the best interests of my untold damage to our communities. · Chaos; the chaos of our roads has changed from two years ago. 'Green New Deal' can deliver, such community and country. Headteachers tell me frequently and bin collections must be According to [Dr Chris] Hanret- as cheaper energy in well-insulated The choice is clear; a vote for how cuts have forced staff losses. vanquished. ty's election modelling break- homes, better local transport, and Corbyn’s Labour or another party Our NHS faces another winter crisis · Cash; we must slash loan interest down, the Liberal Democrats thousands of new environmental would bring to power the most while being cut to the bone. for students. won this year’s EU election in jobs. Greens have led on developing left-wing government since the We urgently need investment in A clean break from EU Enfield Southgate with nearly this plan and understand it best. 1970s and take us back to the all public services, an end to aus- bureaucrats gives us full control to as many votes as the Labour Greens have always been the same economic failure – more terity and truly affordable homes. achieve the above and enjoy global and Conservative parties com- leaders. We have the only debt, higher taxes and fewer Labour’s green industrial revo- opportunities. The Brexit Party bined. Many former Conservative credible policy to help people jobs. It would also lead to more lution will make the UK carbon loves Europe’s people and cultures. and Labour voters are telling us andplanet in harmony. We have uncertainty and delay over Brexit. neutral. We must tackle traffic Our young will still enjoy easy they are voting Liberal Demo- the only viable plan for a sus- Most worryingly, it would give pollution and improve local travel, social life and opportunities crat. We can win. tainable and prosperous future. a green light to the racist anti- transport. I will continue my work in the EU, just as I did in the 1980s. The other parties say if you vote Othersare playing catch up. Time semitism which has infected holding Govia Rail to account and Parliament is ravaged by today’s for me their opposing party will has run out. Greens continue to Corbyn’s Labour Party. campaigning on pollution. failing politicians. Our system get in. How poor and low has a win in Europe, at City Hall and I hope you support me as your The battle in Enfield Southgate is is broken; we will reform it. We party fallen not to lead on ideas, on councils across the UK. Vote next MP so that together we can a two-horse race between Labour tried Bambos and David and got policies and vision but on the fact Green in Enfield Southgate to deliver more, unite the country, and an austerity-loving hard Brex- this mess! If you want worthwhile that they are slightly less bad start delivering urgent change. and move it forward. iteer. Only Labour can reunite us change, forget reds and blues – than someone else? They do not and heal the wounds of austerity. take a chance on the Brexit Party. deserve our vote. No.15 DECEMBER 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH RECOMMENDED BY LOCAL PEOPLE Visit loveyourdoorstep.co.uk Call 0203 689 3272 11

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Christmas Market CAROLS Sunday 8th December, 11am–5pm Market Place, Church Street, Enfield Town EN2 6LN Christmas Carol Singing Saturday 21st December, 11am The Old Enfield Charitable Trust is Tesco Ponders End, 288 High providing a platform for local people Street, Ponders End EN3 4DP to sell their wares and for visitors to find unique gifts. Including pottery, Enjoy your Christmas shopping and handmade bags, jewellery and take in the beauty of the festive artwork for sale, plus live music and season while listening to the sounds warming festive food and drink. of Christmas carol singing, presented Not forgetting our Santa’s grotto! by Gospel Temple Apostolic Church.

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AROUND THE BOROUGH ANGEL EDMONTON ARNOS GROVE Major estate plans go to vote Flats on station car park PLANS FOR BUILDING BLOCKS already gaining 2,000 signatures. BY SIMON ALLIN, of flats on Arnos Grove Station's At a public consultation event last LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER car park have been revealed. month everyone who spoke to the Dis- (TfL) wants patch voiced opposition to the scheme, RESIDENTS WILL VOTE ON A to build 150 homes for rent in including Felicity Brown who said: major regeneration project that four blocks of flats either side of “It will mean more cars parking in could see 2,000 new homes built. the Grade 2*-listed tube station. local roads – people will pave over Enfield Council gave the nod to The existing 303 parking spaces their front gardens. This is already a the £770million redevelopment would be replaced with six dis- high-density area for housing.” of Joyce Avenue and Snells Park abled spaces, despite the car park TfL has teamed up with developer estates in Angel Edmonton, near being described by TfL as “well Grainger to draw up its plans and the borough border with Har- used” with 850 people parking is also looking to build on the car ingey, but will give residents the on a typical weekday. park at Cockfosters Station. It says final say. Joyce Avenue Estate Locals had feared TfL would pro- it is “extremely proud of the history Under rules brought in last year was built in the 1950s pose building a high-rise tower at and architecture of Arnos Grove” by Sadiq Khan, Arnos Grove – similar to that now and that the plans “align with all major regeneration schemes “Our plans allow every existing to 'key workers' such as doctors planned in Southgate – but the the mayor's transport strategy” by involving the demolition of social resident to have a home on the and nurses. highest block will instead be only discouraging up to 750 short car homes must have the backing of estate. There will be a new home for Maintenance costs for the ageing six storeys. Nonetheless, the loss of journeys and “having a positive existing residents before they can all council tenants, an offer for res- flats are expected to rise as more the car park has stoked anger even impact of local air quality”. receive funding from City Hall. ident leaseholders and the ability repair works are needed. Both before a planning application is sub- If the plans go ahead, TfL would con- Council leader Nesil Caliskan for existing private renters to access estates also suffer from anti-social mitted, with a petition opposing it tribute £1.7m to local infrastructure. said: “Residents have told us that new build-to-rent apartments.” behaviour problems, which could their experience of living on these The plans involve demolishing be reduced by designing new build- estates is not positive and that the existing buildings, which ings to improve security. SOUTHGATE they feel this area of Edmonton date back to the 1950s and 1960s. Although the scheme could involve has been abandoned. The council wants to replace the building on part of the neighbouring New school opens “Every regeneration scheme in estates' 795 homes and build Florence Hayes Recreation Ground, this borough should benefit its more than 2,100 new ones. Half the small park has been closed for residents first and foremost, and of the homes would be designated many years because of problems this will be the case at Joyce and as 'affordable', including 395 as with anti-social behaviour. Some Snells with a project led and con- social rent for existing residents. of the open space could now be trolled by Enfield Council. Some homes could also be offered redesigned and reopened.

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Hospital inspection Top salon Durants Upper School pupils celebrate the official opening with councillors Credit Enfield Council NORTH MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY pressure ulcers during their stay. THE OWNER OF KAT'S BEAUTY Hospital has again been rated 'requires Hospital chief executive Maria Room in Windmill Hill has told of A NEW SCHOOL FOR AUTISTIC age pupils and address an acute improvement' by health inspectors. Kane said: “We are pleased to be her shock after the salon was named children has been officially need in this borough. The Care Quality Commission recognised as having improved, but the best in North London. opened in High Street. “We are committed to supporting (CQC) said in its latest report the are committed to dealing with the Katarzyna Legowik launched the busi- The £11million Durants Upper the needs of all our young people Edmonton hospital's manage- issues identified and providing the ness a year ago but came out on top at School will cater for up to 120 and believe that this new school ment had improved but this was level of care our patients expect.” The London Hair and Beauty Awards children with complex educational provides an opportunity to ensure not enough to raise the overall Professor Ted Baker, England’s 2019, taking home the prize for 'Best needs aged between eleven and that they have access to an out- ranking. Key weaknesses include chief inspector of hospitals, said: Beauty Salon in North London'. 19 years. standing learning environment at a lack of mental health awareness, “North Middlesex now appears to Kat said: “I was shocked. It's unbe- Enfield Council held a celebration the most appropriate location for high job vacancy rates and a lack be moving in the right direction. lievable as I've run Kat's Beauty Room last month to mark the school's first their needs so that they can reach of cleanliness in the maternity “The trust has established an only since last year. It means a lot to term. Rick Jewell, cabinet member their potential.” department. Strengths include experienced and capable leader- me – the hard work is paying off.” for children’s services, said: “This The site of the school was pur- “good standards of risk assess- ship team with the skills, abil- Kat first began as a professional fantastic new state-of-the-art school chased from Barnet and Southgate ment” and a reduction by half in ities and commitment to provide beautician in 2016, before renting will significantly expand our special- College and was redeveloped to the number of patients contracting high-quality services.” her current space in Windmill Hill. ist autism provision for secondary- provide modern education facilities. 15 SPORT No.15 DECEMBER 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Advertisement All on board! BY ANDREW WARSHAW of the unique, democratic process, which automatically makes directors hile fans of some clubs accountable to the almost 300 paid-up chant “sack the board” members. Club director Geoff Smith Wwhen it all goes wrong, says: “It has certainly worked well up Enfield Town’s supporters – as mem- to now. What we try to do is strike bers of the UK’s first supporter-owned the right balance in terms of getting club – actually vote for directors and different skill sets on board.” can even put themselves forward for Geoff came up with the idea for the election to the board. associate scheme. He adds: “I was This is the time of year when such very conscious that there were people elections take place, allowing those around who want to be involved but with the requisite time, energy and who didn’t necessarily have the time or skills to get involved in the deci- inclination to be a full-time director.” sion-making process as the club Membership secretary Dave Bryant pursues its vision of being both an believes it’s the most inclusive way for inclusive hub for football and social clubs to operate. He says: “It means so centre for the community. much more to us than, say, supporters The annual elections take place of Tottenham or Arsenal can experi- between now and Thursday 9th Janu- ence. We feel it more intensely because ary, with four board members required we are directly contributing to what to stand down on a rotational basis happens. Maybe that’s why we all feel year-on-year, but able to seek re-elec- so bad when things go badly and so tion. Enfield Town is keen to develop great when they go well!” the scope of its membership and On the pitch the club recently made attract younger people, women, and history by reaching the first round those from minority ethnic groups, of the FA Trophy, the non-league to better align the directors with the equivalent of the FA Cup, having come community ethos of the club, which through three qualifying rounds. All also allows for a number of associate eyes are now on a mouth-watering directors who may not have time to and potentially giant-killing home tie be fully involved. on Saturday 14th December against Christine Hamilton, the former mayor Ebbsfleet United, two divisions higher of Enfield, is one of those who moved in the National League. Enfield’s run Advertisement up from being an associate director to in the competition has so far earned a board member and has made a huge them more than £10,000, another contribution to the successful running indication of the impressive job WISHING YOU PEACE AT CHRISTMAS of the club under chairman Paul Reed. manager Andy Leese and his staff The board are understandably proud are doing. Advertisement COME AND CELEBRATE WITH LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD CHURCHES TOGETHER Marriage Act 1949 and Civil Partnership Act 2004 IN PALMERS GREEN, Approval for Premises to be used for Marriages and Civil Partnerships WINCHMORE HILL Notice of Application & GRANGE PARK Notice Date: 14th November 2019 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT Bush Hill Park Golf Club (applicant) has Grange Park Methodist Church applied to the London Borough of Enfield for Approval for the Holy Trinity, Winchmore Hill Premises: Bush Hill Park Golf Club, Bush Hill, London N21 2BU New Life, Palmers Green Palmers Green United Reformed Church TO BE USED FOR THE SOLEMNISATION OF MARRIAGES St John the Evangelist, Palmers Green AND FORMATION OF CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS. St Monica’s, Palmers Green Anyone wishing to oppose the licence must give notice in writing to: St Paul’s, Winchmore Hill Licensing Team, London Borough of Enfield, PO Box 57, Civic Centre, St Peter’s, Grange Park Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3XY Winchmore Hill Baptist Church WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE Winchmore Hill United Reformed Church Specifying the grounds of opposition. Petitions shall bear the prayer of that petition on each page and a warning to potential signatories that a copy of the petition will be supplied by the Council to the applicant. Each person signing should also print his name and address preferably written in black ink. Each page of the petition should be dated. Persons objecting to the grant of the licences must be prepared to attend in person at a public hearing before the Council’s Licensing Panel. 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