ENFIELD DISPATCH No. 11 THE BOROUGH’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AUG 2019

NEWS Council declares 'climate emergency' after Extinction Rebellion demo P . 2

FEATURES The boss of Enfield Carers Centre on the help available for local carers P . 5

COMMENT Enfield resident on why the government should change its spouse visa laws P . 8

ARTS & CULTURE Looking ahead to this month's 'Broomfield Blues' series of Sunday concerts P . 13 Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah visited St Edmund’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Edmonton to join pupils on a jog around their playground - promoting the 'Daily Mile' campaign which aims to ensure children get regular exercise every day. Mo said: "It’s really important children get into a good daily routine." A M E E Become a M M member of Enfield Dispatch and get

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over Enfield health funding B BY JAMES CRACKNELL The Conservative minister was boroughs, she admitted this “The minister should be well quizzed by the two MPs at West- was 'historical'. aware of the forum’s work on government minister minster Hall within the Houses “It means we’ll always be under- this matter, given the number was forced to answer of Parliament, following a long- funded unless councillors and of letters that its members have enfielddispatch.co.uk questions in parlia- running 'Fairer Funding' campaign community leaders cease sitting on written to her department – ment about Enfield's led by Enfield Over 50s Forum. the sidelines and join us in demand- although sadly they have not “unfair”A allocation of public health Monty Meth, the forum's 93-year- ing fairer funding for Enfield.” received a considerate ministeri- @EnfieldDispatch funding – and admitted it was old president, attended the debate Joan Ryan had begun the half- al response. based on out-of-date information. last month and later told the hour debate on Tuesday 16th July “Enfield has some of the most de- /EnfieldDispatch Health minister Seema Kennedy Dispatch: "The forum scored a by paying tribute to the work of prived and poverty-stricken wards fielded questions from Enfield bullseye when we forced public Enfield Over 50s Forum. The in the country, and we all know North MP Joan Ryan and Enfield health minister Seema Kennedy Independent Group for Change that poverty and poor health are [email protected] Southgate MP Bambos Charalam- out of her bunker to answer MP said: “Their typically dogged inextricably linked. According to a bous over why the borough gets why public health in Enfield is campaign to highlight cuts to recent report by the Child Poverty just £48 per head of population perpetually under-funded. Enfield’s public health grant and Action Group, our borough is one when other London boroughs get “While she made no attempt to the disparity in per-person funding of 20 local authorities in the UK far more, such as Kensington and answer why Enfield’s grant is so has forced this issue to the top of Chelsea's £130 per head. much lower than other London our community’s agenda. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 NEWS No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Camden and Islington receive other factors that might hugely £70, £99 and £104 per head affect the funding that Enfield with the highest levels of child respectively. Asked why, health actually deserves right now. Lighting up poverty. There are almost 40,000 minister Seema Kennedy said: “A future funding formula needs to ED. housands of street lamps in children in poverty, or four-in-ten “When responsibility for local take account of need. There should children in the borough.” health functions moved from not be the current differentiation.” Enfield will be fitted with Joan said Enfield Council's ability the NHS to local government Kennedy confirmed the govern- T LED bulbs. o to deliver public health services was in 2013, funding for relevant ment was considering how to The project to replace 21,000 lights in N .11 being seriously affected by the lack services was transferred to indi- allocate public health funding the borough will cost Enfield Council of adequate government funding. vidual local authorities. That was “in a more needs-based way” £6.4million but is expected to save AUG 2019 She said: “Enfield is one of the com- based on historical local spend rather than continuing to al- £382,000 per year in electricity and munities to really bear the brunt and the process revealed huge locate funding based on NHS maintenance costs once fully installed Enfield Dispatch is the of these savage cuts. Our borough’s variation across the country. The historical spend. She said: “We by January 2021. borough's free community grant is the ninth lowest in London, funding for Enfield is based on recognise that Enfield’s per The new 'smart' street lamps will emit newspaper. We publish at £48 per head of population, what the NHS had been spending capita funding breakdown is dif- a white light similar to that of daylight monthly and distribute compared with the London average there up until 2013.” ferent from that of other London – helping people see more clearly. The 10,000 free copies of of £71, and we are getting £2 less This point was picked up by boroughs, but a per capita basis bulbs have a lifespan of 20 years and each issue to cafés, pubs, per person this year than last year. Bambos, who said: “Because is not actually a meaningful way will reduce carbon emissions from community centres, In total, we are receiving £440,000 baseline funding has been set of comparing allocations or the street lighting by half. Guney Dogan, libraries, GP surgeries, less from the public health grant from 2013, it takes no account best way of determining funding cabinet member for environment, said: schools, hair salons, and this year than in 2018.” of changes in the population of – because it takes no account of “We’re using smart technology to make outside railway stations. North London boroughs Haringey, Enfield to do with age, poverty and different levels of need.” our street lighting greener and more sensitive to the needs of residents.” Publisher David Floyd Editor 'Climate emergency' declared A10 cameras James Cracknell BY SIMON ALLIN, LOCAL Designer DEMOCRACY REPORTER Jonathan Duncan verage speed cameras must Project Manager be erected on the A10 to stop Anna Merryfield A dangerous drivers, council- lors have said. Contributors Councillors called on Transport for Simon Allin, Pamela Burke, London (TfL) to install fixed speed Tom Ruxton, Andrew cameras after a rise in deaths and Gurr, Peter Leedham, Paige serious injuries on the road. Police Ballmi, Sabri Ozaydin, have been targeting speeding drivers Claire Fisher, Zack Ntim, Patrick Samuel, Natasha on the A10 and recently unveiled a Enfield Extinction Rebellion activists outside the civic centre prior to the meeting at which councillors drone to catch people breaking the Boydell, David Thomas, voted to declare a ‘climate emergency’ Credit Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Sahira Raja, Jonathan Landi, law. But councillors warned these Andrew Warshaw were temporary measures. BY JAMES CRACKNELL lors: “We have been contacted by lor for Bowes, said: “I would like Conservative leader Joanne Laban said: hundreds of people about declar- to thank Enfield Extinction Rebel- “Racing on the A10 has been causing CONTACT nfield Council will do “all in ing a climate emergency. lion for the pressure they have put distress for residents for too long. The Call 020 8521 7956 its power within available “This issue requires urgent atten- on the council.” police do a brilliant job, but we can’t Email EnfieldDispatch@ Efinancial resources” to reach tion. We are committed to making However, there were also calls for expect them there every weekend. A socialspider.com net zero carbon emissions by 2030, the council carbon neutral by 2030, the council to go further. James permanent solution needs to be found.” Post Salisbury House, Bury councillors have agreed. if not sooner. We should also commit Hockney, a Conservative council- TfL says it hasn't ruled out putting up Street West, Enfield N9 9LA The pledge was made as the council to reduce our holdings in fossil fuel lor for Bush Hill Park, claimed the average speed cameras. declared a ‘climate emergency’ after companies and I am glad the pension divestment promise was not strong ADVERTISING increasing pressure was placed on committee has begun to look at that. enough. He said: “The report only Contact Klaudia Kiss: the local authority to take action by “The scientific evidence on climate talks about ‘reducing’ fossil fuels. Police probe green campaigners. change is absolutely undeniable.” It frustrates me – there is no detail Call 020 8521 7956 Other measures included estab- After a report setting out the coun- on how they will deliver this.” olice questioned senior Labour Email klaudia@ socialspider.com lishing a ‘climate emergency task cil’s commitments on climate change The Conservative group abstained councillors following complaints force’ to work out ways to achieve was agreed in a vote, a lengthy on both the council’s climate change Pthat photos were taken of the the net-zero emissions target, debate on the motion to declare report and the climate emergency public gallery during a council meeting. making the council’s supply chain a climate emergency took place. motion, with opposition group leader A full council meeting on Wednesday carbon neutral, and recommend- There was praise for the council Joanne Laban calling the report 10th July was interrupted by shouts ing to the pensions committee successfully reducing its carbon “weak”. Cockfosters ward member of “stop taking photos of me” from a that it divest Enfield Pension Fund footprint by 45%, launching pro- Alessandro Georgiou went further member of the public after Ergin Erbil, from fossil fuels. grammes such as Cycle Enfield by voting against the report, claim- the Labour group whip and conduct We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep for their ongoing support Prior to a meeting of the full and Sustainable Enfield, and for ing it was “virtue signalling” and that committee chair, was seen using his council activists from Enfield energy-saving schemes such as in- immigration had contributed to UK phone. After the meeting police ques- Enfield Dispatch is a member of IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor Extinction Rebellion held a good- stalling ground-source heat pumps at carbon emissions. A small number of tioned both Cllr Erbil and council leader of The Press. For more information natured demonstration outside eight council tower blocks and erect- Labour councillors also abstained on Nesil Caliskan, who had been sat next on the Dispatch’s complaints policy and how to make a complaint visit: the civic centre. Council leader ing solar panels on the civic centre. the council’s report after complain- to him, but no further action was taken. enfielddispatch.co.uk/complaints Nesil Caliskan later told council- Yasemin Brett, a Labour council- ing it was “not carefully worded”. Cllr Erbil did not comment. No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH 3 Advertisement

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Help get smart Tom Ruxton from local fuel poverty charity HEET on the benefit of smart meters ou’ve almost certainly heard about smart meters for gas and electricity. You’ve Y probably been offered them but may be reluctant to have them fitted. Perhaps you’re confused about how smart meters work, or scared because of what you’ve heard about them. Thirteen million smart meters have been fitted already and the government wants all old gas and electricity meters to be replaced free of charge to the customer. However, having your meter Enfield upgraded is not compulsory. If you are unsure, or Connections programme have questions, you can get free impartial advice manager from Home Energy Efficiency Training (HEET) Angela – a fuel poverty charity working in Waltham Greaves (third Forest, Enfield and Redbridge. We provide free from left) with 'Community advice and practical support to help residents Chest' save money on their fuel bills and keep warm. recipients The purpose of any gas or electricity meter is to measure the amount of fuel you use so that you are charged correctly. Smart meters do Cash awards for exactly the same job but they do it more effi- ciently. Readings are sent automatically to your energy supplier over a secure network, meaning an end to estimated readings, self-readings and local projects letting a stranger into the house to read the meter. Smart meters are also more versatile Enfield Connections has donated £15,000 so you can switch between pre-payment/credit mode and Economy 7/single rate mode without to four different projects changing the meter. So why the bad press about smart meters? BY ANDREW GURR seeing how each project unfolds, as fully included in the Enfield Com- The biggest problem is that older smart meters well as the difference they make for munity. “We feel happy and excited stop sending readings automatically if you everal promising projects the wellbeing of Enfield residents.” at being awarded this grant from switch your energy provider. This is being aiming to improve the well- Shane Project founder Norma Enfield Connections,” she said. resolved and all smart meters fitted from Sbeing of local residents have McFarlane, whose project will deliver The Wellbeing Co project co- April this year onwards will be ‘second recently been funded through the nutrition workshops for people with ordinator and clinical lead Nichola generation’ meters that function properly when Enfield Connections 'Community multiple sclerosis and their families, Lauder said the funding for her you switch provider. Chest' scheme. said she was thrilled to receive the organisation would be used to Smart meters have been promoted on the The grants programme, offered by grant. “My aim is to focus on what provide an integrated social pre- premise that they will save you money. The Enfield Connections in June, gave we do and how we make improve- scribing service for Enfield residents. reality is more complex. Smart meters come local charities and voluntary organ- ments while staying true to our “We are absolutely delighted to with an in-house display which shows you how isations the opportuni- receive this funding from much gas and electricity you are using. If you ty to apply for between Enfield Connections, and use the display to change your habits, by turning £1,000 and £5,000 for “It gives me great ecstatic about the opportu- appliances off for example, you will save money. new and existing proj- pleasure to award nity to roll out a social pre- Finally, there have been health and data ects, with a total funding scribing service,”she said. protection concerns. Public Health England have pool of £15,000. The funding to some truly “Our aim for the future subjected smart meters to rigorous safety testing successful applicants is simply to work to- and declared that they pose no risk to health. The were the Shane Project, special projects” gether with the Enfield only information that a smart meter sends to One-to-One Enfield, community and to break- your energy company is a regular meter reading. Enfield Saheli and The Wellbeing Co. members,” she said. down the taboos, stigma and dis- No personal information, such as your name, The four organisations will now One-to-One’s project will enable crimination surrounding mental address or bank details are stored on the meter. be able to deliver stronger work delivery of the ‘Let’s Be In The Know’ health and to continue to create and If you decide you want a smart meter you can throughout the community. Enfield project, which will help people with support healthier communities.” simply ask your energy supplier to install one, or Connections programme manager learning difficulties discover how The funding for Enfield Saheli will go alternatively you can do it through the website Angela Greaves said “We received they can live happy and healthier towards its projects designed to help smartenergygb.org. great interest in our Community lives through different activities. women who are isolated or depressed Chest, and it gives me great plea- Chief executive Lesley Walls said to overcome difficult periods in their Get free advice about smart meters from local sure to award funding to some truly her aim was to ensure people with lives and take positive steps towards charity HEET: special projects. I look forward to learning difficulties or autism are improving their own wellbeing. Call 020 8520 1900 5 FEATURES No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH Taking good care The boss of local charity Enfield Carers Centre on what help is available for the borough's carers

BY PAMELA BURKE likely to be re-admitted, which is better for the patient and for the busy hospitals. he last national census found that there were The training programme is free for family carers and approximately 30,000 carers living in Enfield. covers a range of topics, including how to identify early T Carers are people – including children and those signs of infection, dehydration or pressure sores and what who might be frail themselves – who regularly help a to do if you find them. It also looks at medication and the relative, partner or close friend because of their disability, best ways to dispense it safely, as well the most common frailty or illness. possible side effects and how to deal with them. Approximately 6,500 of these local carers are registered Carers can use this opportunity to ask any questions they with Enfield Carers Centre (ECC), a local charity based in like. Many of us have never had this level of responsibility Baker Street. We provide a host of free support services for someone else before, so it is important carers feel they including information and advice, training and counselling, have the knowledge and skills they need. as well as social and leisure breaks, carers assessments, GP ECC is also a key player in the 'Home from Hospital' and hospital liaison and advice about income and benefits. scheme funded by Enfield Council and the NHS. This is ECC provides daytime and evening support groups for all aimed at people leaving hospital who do not need a high types of carers and five specialist groups covering dementia, level of ongoing professional care, but do need some help. mental health, autism, care homes and bereavement. The help might be ensuring there is food in the house, or We run free training courses including first aid, manual picking up prescriptions, and is provided by local company handling and many other skills. Alpha Care Specialists at all three of our local hospitals. The charity also operates a safer hospital discharge and carer awareness project at North Middlesex University If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out Hospital, which aims to increase carers’ involvement in more about Enfield Carers Centre: hospital discharge plans and ensure that carers learn vital, basic nursing skills. Call 020 8366 3677 Email [email protected] The safer discharge programme is designed for family Visit enfieldcarers.org Enfield Carers Centre helps support members and others who will be looking after someone more than 6,500 local carers who has just come home from hospital. It helps them For more information on the Home From Hospital scheme: become more confident and means the patient is less Call 020 8373 6328

place – for example by moving a washing machine to an outbuilding or installing an en-suite bathroom. A misconnected drain Don't be Thames Water estimate that across pours pollution into the Pymmes Brook North London one in ten properties have a misconnection. That amounts a drain to a huge volume of sewage flowing into our lakes and streams. So whose responsibility is all this? Peter Leedham from community group As the recent High Court judgement makes clear, it rests squarely with Pymmes Brookers on how we might be the property owner, even if the causing pollution inadvertently connections were made by a builder, plumber or previous occupant. recent High Court case has flows from Jack’s Lake in Hadley It makes sense for householders to highlighted the damage Wood, through Oak Hill Park, check their drain connections – being done to our local Brunswick Open Space, Arnos Park making sure that nothing but surface A water from gutters, patios and streams by wrongly connected and Tile Kiln Lane Open Space; areas house drains. enjoyed by thousands of Enfield driveways is going into the surface An Enfield landlord had connected residents as well as supporting a water drain gulleys, and that washing the waste water from washing variety of wildlife. It is one of the “Thames Water estimate machines, dishwashers, downstairs machines, sinks and toilets at several three streams which drain through one in ten properties in cloakrooms and en-suite bathrooms properties to the surface-water Enfield borough, the others being have been connected correctly. drains, causing pollution to pour Salmon’s Brook and Turkey Brook. North London have a If there is any doubt, information into Pymmes Brook. He was asked to They rise in the open country in and advice is available online. rectify the problem, refused, and was the north of our borough but for misconnected drain” eventually taken to court where he much of their length flow through For help with misconnected drains: was ordered to comply. He appealed built-up areas before entering the Visit connectright.org.uk to the High Court, which has now River Lea. They are all polluted surface water run-off from roofs and without any treatment, whereas the Visit thames21.org.uk/plumbing- misconnections found against him and instructed by agricultural run-off, oils and driveways and the other for ‘foul’ foul water is carried to the sewage him to comply. All in all the case heavy metals from road run-off, plus water from sinks, toilets, washing works for treatment. Obviously when To support community group took seven years, cost thousands of sewage from misconnected drains. machines and other household our houses were built their drains Pymmes Brookers: pounds, and led to years of pollution. In our part of London we have two appliances. The surface water drains were connected correctly but since Email thepymmesbrookers@ Pymmes Brook is the stream which separate sewer systems – one for empty straight into our streams then many changes may have taken gmail.com 6 NEWS No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Fire safety Proposal to build on concerns station car parks slammed raised BY SIMON ALLIN, Transport for London wants to build 550 homes LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

at Arnos Grove and Cockfosters tube stations nfield Council has denied dropping a easy access to the station, and the many shift key pledge to improve fire safety in workers who value the security of having Ehigh-rise buildings. independent transport to hand any time of The council plans to fit sprinkler systems in the day. All this amenity will be lost because all of the borough’s tower blocks and has called there are no proposals from TfL to replace on the government to fund the upgrade work. the car parking.” One of Labour’s manifesto pledges in the 2018 Daniel Anderson, a councillor for South- local election was to “install sprinklers in all gate Green ward which includes Arnos Grove of our 54 high-rise council housing blocks, Station, told the Dispatch: “The infrastructure investing £8million for safety”. The promise support for the area is not in place – Arnos came shortly after the Grenfell Tower fire Grove Medical Centre has gone from having which killed 72 people in June 2017. 1,900 patients to 6,000. Unless you improve However, Conservative group leader Joanne public transport, with more local connec- Laban claims there has been a U-turn after tions, building on the car park will mean the a housing officer said in an email that the council will have to put in CPZs [controlled council was considering installing sprin- parking zones] all over the place. klers “on a risk-case basis”. The email says “TfL hasn't thought this through. It is frankly the council is undertaking a “full review of ridiculous. Residents are up in arms.” building safety” and has hired a consultant The homes planned for the stations would to carry out a feasibility study into fitting be built by developer Grainger and then sheltered homes with sprinkler systems. rented out, rather than sold. Graeme Craig, Cllr Laban said: “They have been in power for Arnos Grove Station, designed by renowned architect director of commercial development at TfL, a year and have not put any sprinkler systems Charles Holden and opened in 1932, is Grade 2*-listed said: “'Build to Rent' is a really exciting in any tower blocks. They are saying they will programme and we’re thrilled at the pros- BY JAMES CRACKNELL age a shift to sustainable transport by devel- pect of working with Grainger to build the oping “car free” housing schemes. homes that our city desperately needs. “They have been in ouncillors and community leaders have The station car park at Cockfosters is adja- “It provides us with an unrivalled oppor- power for a year and criticised Transport for London (TfL) cent to Trent Park. Peter Gibbs, chairman tunity to deliver affordable, high-quality after it revealed plans to build hun- of the Friends of Trent Country Park, has homes at pace, including at Cockfosters have not put any Cdreds of homes on two tube station car parks. issued a statement highly critical of TfL. He and Arnos Grove, while also generating sprinkler systems in The plans could see 400 homes built at said: “Transport for London's announcement significant ongoing revenue to reinvest into Cockfosters Station and 150 at Arnos Grove that it wants to plough up Cockfosters Station the transport network.” any tower blocks” Station, both of which are listed buildings. car park and build 400 flats is a body-blow TfL held two public consultation events Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wants to build to travellers and residents. about its plans in June and is still welcoming put them in sheltered accommodation, but 10,000 homes in total across TfL's land port- “Hundreds of commuters dependant on comments from local people. No planning they are doing a feasibility study on whether folio, with half being designated 'affordable'. parking to access the Piccadilly Line will be applications have yet been submitted. they are needed in tower blocks. But the developments, if approved by Enfield displaced, many on to our local streets. The car “It is a big u-turn on what they promised, Council, would substantially reduce and park is full every day and unless this project To have your say on the plans: considering they were saying ‘we will put potentially eliminate the availability of car is stopped travellers will have no choice but Call 020 3890 7318 them in every tower block’.” parking for commuters at the two Piccadilly to park where they can, even in Trent Park. Email [email protected] Grenfell Tower was not fitted with sprin- Line stations, with the exception of disabled “We are especially concerned for the nu- Visit cockfostersconsultation.com kler systems, which some experts say could parking spaces. TfL says it wants to encour- merous disadvantaged travellers who need Visit arnosgroveconsultation.com have saved lives by stopping the fire from spreading rapidly. A council spokesperson said: “There has been no U-turn on the council’s intention to retrofit Award for community organiser sprinklers in all our tower blocks, which full council agreed ‘should be funded by govern- parent who set up a community patrol scheme in Enfield to help ment’ in a motion passed in November 2017. combat crime against schoolchildren has picked up a British “Despite central government’s failure to A Citizens Award. provide this funding, Enfield Council con- Emma Rigby, who is also the founder of business networking organisation tinues to deliver on this commitment as Love Your Doorstep, decided to act when her son told her he didn't feel safe our residents’ safety remains our number travelling to and from school. The patrol launched in March and has helped one priority.” The council has already fitted several prevent muggings thanks to the presence of volunteer patrol wardens. The vulnerable people’s homes with portable scheme is backed by local police. sprinklers. Work to fit sprinkler systems in After being presented with her award at a ceremony in Westminster last month, sheltered housing blocks is also underway, Emma said: “I’m hugely honoured and proud to have been awarded the medal.” with one block – Brittany House – due to have Emma Rigby with her British Citizen Award medal them installed later this year. Feasibility studies are being undertaken for a further nine sites. 7 NEWS No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

One of the Beryl bike bays in Enfield Colossal homes plan BY JAMES CRACKNELL as well as homes include small shops divide between Enfield Town and and restaurants, a doctor's surgery, Ponders End, with little interaction he tallest housing develop- crèche, business centre, 1.5 hectares or crossover between the two areas. ment in Enfield is proposed to of open space and a cycle hub. The “As shopping patterns change, retail be built on the site of a B&Q. residential tower blocks would be parks are becoming under-used and T Plans for Colosseum Retail Park in 29, 24, 18 and 16 storeys tall. space is used inefficiently. At the Great Cambridge Road are being In its draft Local Plan published same time, with a growing need for drawn up ahead of a planning appli- last year, Enfield Council mentioned housing across London, local authori- cation due to be submitted by the end the possibility of new housing de- ties are required to think creatively.” of the year – and is set to include a velopments being built along Great Concerns have been raised by 29-storey tower that would become Cambridge Road, noting that large Enfield Society and Enfield Transport the borough's tallest. out-of-town shops can harm the Users Group that should multiple American investment firm Black- viability of local high streets and that retail parks be developed, significant Rock, which owns the site opposite there were “significant opportunities investment would be needed in Cineworld on the corner of South- to look at comprehensive intensifica- public transport, particularly at bury Road, has teamed up with tion of retail parks such as Colosseum nearby Southbury Station – cur- Bike hire scheme London developer NEAT to propose Retail Park and Enfield Retail Park” rently served by two trains per hour. building up to 1,800 new homes – with a chance to build in their place There have also been calls for a ikes are now available to hire ity – they have a really good vision with 27% 'affordable' – in place of the “efficiently and holistically-designed masterplan to be drawn up for in Enfield after urban cycling and are particularly serious about existing retail park. Existing large new communities, without the need the area, similar to the one for firm Beryl launched its improving cycling infrastructure. for complicated land assembly”. B “If you get the right infrastructure retailers including B&Q , Dunelm Meridian Water. Enfield Transport “innovative” scheme in the borough. and Gala Bingo would all be cleared In its brochure promoting the plans Users Group chair Phil Ridley said: Beryl has only previously operated it can change people’s lives from to make for the scheme when their for Colosseum Retail Park, Black- “We need to ensure we get a well- its bike hire scheme in Bournemouth both an environmental and health leases expire between 2022 and 2026. Rock and NEAT state: “The blocks designed place where all the various and Hereford but has been in discus- perspective. The council wants to The scheme, if approved, would be and large car parks formed by the sites that will rapidly come forward sions with Enfield Council for the last encourage more people to cycle and built over the next 15-20 years and retail parks have always acted as a relate to each other in a compre- few months about launching in its naturally we want to have more hensive masterplan, rather than first London borough. customers. This is not a trial – we An impression of how the Colosseum Retail piecemeal development. The company’s distinctive emerald are going to be here for years.” Park development might look “This is necessary to create a green bikes can be hired via smart- The council’s deputy leader Ian sense of place, integrated transport phone apps allowing users to find Barnes added: “The aim is to provision and to ensure the and unlock them. There are now encourage people to leave their car development has legible shopping 50 Beryl cycle bays located across at home. There is an obesity problem and open space areas that add to Enfield, although the bikes can also in Enfield and we want to get more rather than detract from Ponders be left elsewhere for an extra charge. people cycling – Beryl is a piece of End shopping centre. There also Hire costs are 5p per minute. the puzzle to help us do that.” needs to be long-term thinking A previous bike hire scheme in The scheme got off to a bad start, about services such as schools and Enfield run by Urbo was not however, with one Beryl bike found medical facilities. extended beyond an initial trial in on top of a bus shelter in Edmonton “Unfortunately, while Enfield has early 2018, but Beryl’s co-founder during its first weekend. a comprehensive masterplan for and chief executive Phil Ellis says Meridian Water, there is no real his company is here to stay. He Find out more about Beryl planning framework for this area.” told the Dispatch: “We have a good and download the app: Enfield Council declined to comment. relationship with the local author- Visit beryl.cc/bikeshare/riders Cycle lanes could delay buses, TfL warn Benefits of Hertford Road scheme questioned BY JAMES CRACKNELL on constructing 1.5 miles of segre- some services might be faster, the lower the number of car journeys. Winchmore Hill opening last year. gated cycle lanes along Hertford difference would be no more than “However, the majority of pedestri- A council spokesperson said: “The he next major scheme being Road, between Nags Head Road in two minutes. ans, car users and bus passengers will impact assessments are based on built as part of the Cycle Ponders End and Mollison Avenue An assessment of air pollution experience a delay to their journey worst-case scenarios and assumes T Enfield programme could in Bullsmoor. The scheme also impacts from the scheme failed to if they are travelling through one of no increase of active travel. make bus journey times longer, Trans- involves installing additional traffic draw a firm conclusion, with TfL the three signalised junctions along However, our data demonstrates port for London (TfL) has warned. signals; bus stop 'boarders' and stating that benefits would only arise the route. If they travel through mul- a 52% increase in cycling along An impact assessment report bypasses for cyclists; new zebra if traffic congestion was reduced tiple of these junctions the impact Green Lanes and we expect people written by TfL and made public crossings; and remodelled junctions. by more people deciding to cycle. is compounded.” to choose more active forms of through Freedom of Information The TfL assessment concluded that Doubt was also cast on the potential The A1010 North project is the travel along A1010 North once the laws shows that most bus services more than half of bus services using for benefits to pedestrians. third major scheme being built as scheme is implemented. along the northern section of Hert- the route could incur extra delays, TfL's conclusion stated: “Overall part of Enfield Council's £42m 'Mini “While improvement works are ford Road could be delayed by up to with the southbound 121 bus in the scheme will benefit existing Holland' cycling programme, with starting at Nags Head junction, a five minutes once new cycle lanes the evening rush hour, likely to be cyclists, and providing a continuous, the southern route through Edmon- decision has yet to be made on the have been installed. delayed by between three and five safe facility should help attract more ton nearing completion and the A105 wider scheme. A decision is expect- Work is due to start later this year minutes, being worst affected. While people to choose to cycle which could scheme through Palmers Green and ed later in summer.” 8 COMMENT No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Paige and Tom Ballmi got married in December last year, four months after Tom was allowed back into the UK Life on the hill

In our latest councillor's column, Maria Alexandrou looks at the issues facing Winchmore Hill

t is an honour to represent Winchmore Hill ward, a suburban area with a picturesque Ivillage green at its centre, surrounded by shops and cafés. The historic buildings give the area its charm. Local green spaces such as Hazelwood Sports Club, Woodcroft Wildspace and Grovelands Park – with its stunning lake – help make Enfield one of London’s greenest boroughs. Unfortunately, the borough's Green Belt is under threat because Labour-run Enfield Council wants to propose building on Crews Hill. This conflicts with the London Plan, which is firmly against Green Belt development. The Conservatives are also against these proposals, because they would change the landscape of Enfield forever. Currently, 37% of Enfield is protected Green Belt. Enfield has the highest rate of serious youth violence in London, according to recent Metropol- itan Police figures. Labour is in denial about this, blaming everyone but themselves. They ignore the fact that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is forcing Paying the price of love many police front desks to close, while the council has badly let down young Enfield resident Paige Ballmi on why she is campaigning people by its inability to secure funding from to change the government's spouse visa laws a pot of £15million n December 2017 I was stood on live as a family – far higher than the stood on a bridge over the A10. That’s aimed at youth projects a bridge over the A10 attempt- minimum wage. This policy imple- when I came across a campaign group to help curb youth vio- ing to end my life. mented in 2012 has become known called Reunite Families UK, which is lence. They have proved I Two days previous to this I had as the ‘price on love’ and was part of passionate about bringing forward yet again how ineffective received the devastating news from then Home Secretary Theresa May's a more humane and fair family they are – I think Enfield the Home Office that my now hus- plan to create a ‘hostile environment’ immigration policy. I now dedicate residents deserve better. band’s fiancé visa had been refused. for immigrants. my time to campaigning for those Enfield has experienced The refusal stated that my earnings Many cross-border families, like my families, as well as my own. rising car crime and I were not enough for us to live togeth- own, fell victim to this policy. A report My husband is now back in the UK, am working closely with er in our home in Enfield, despite me in 2015 by The Children's Commis- but the damage has been so detrimen- the local police, visiting earning over the required amount. sioner's Officer revealed that more tal that I am undergoing treatment car dealers about safety Although the decision to refuse than 15,000 innocent children were for post-traumatic stress disorder. The features and informing my husband was incorrect, I soon affected, growing up in ‘Skype fami- ‘price on love’ policy is still hanging residents about safety learned that this was something that lies’ as well as families living in exile over our heads and I am so fright- awareness. Cycle lanes can also be made safer could not be fixed ened of any change by adding painted direction arrows on them and immediately – it took “I was essentially punished for of circumstances reflector lights. eleven months to put that might affect Being a member of both the planning commit- it right via a court falling in love with a foreigner” future applications. tee and licensing committee enables me to help appeal. At the time, Going to university, shape Enfield’s future. I am also on the music hub I was completely oblivious to how because rules prevent their return changing career or starting a family, committee, which promotes music in schools. The common poor decision-making and to the UK. which I so desperately want to do, is benefits of embracing music are immeasurable maladministration at the Home The policy was meant to “prevent not an option right now – because of and I have visited Enfield schools to give presen- Office had become. migrants becoming a burden on the the fear that myself and my husband tations about inspirational people. Despite many efforts to communicate taxpayer” despite non-EU migrants will be ripped apart again. Finally, Enfield Southgate Conservative Associa- their errors to them, the Home Office having no access to public funds. Knowing I am not the only person tion is opposing the Boundary Commission pro- refused to listen and take me serious- My husband is an extremely hard in this position gives me the drive to posals which want to cut up the borough wards ly, knowing that I was a vulnerable worker, and along with many other demand change. that tie our communities together – I recommend young woman who just wanted my non-EU migrants here as a spouse, in 2018 elected was Alexandrou Cllr Maria emailing your views on this to [email protected]. right to a family life. I was essential- he pays tax and National Insurance For more information about ly punished for falling in love with contributions alongside an immigra- Reunite Families UK: Cllr Alexandrou (Conservative) represents Winchmore Hill along with Ian Barnes (Labour) a foreigner. tion health surcharge of £1,000 per Visit reunitefamiliesuk.co.uk Not many are aware that the UK application which has to be renewed and Dinah Barry (Labour). Surgeries are held by appointment Monday-Thursday at Sir Anthony government's family migration rules every two-and-a-half years. Ask your MP to scrap the minimum income requirement for Berry House, 1 Chaseville Parade, Chaseville Park demand that a British partner of a During our year of hell, I became spouse visas: Road, Winchmore Hill N21 1PG non-EU citizen must earn a minimum determined to prevent anyone else Visit jcwi.org.uk/take-action-to- Call 07971 672 867 of £18,600 per annum to be able to feeling the way I did that day when I bring-families-together Email [email protected] 9 No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH LETTERS Send us your letters Got an opinion on something in Enfield? We accept letters of up to 200 words from people and organisations in the borough. Email EnfieldDispatch@ We need better homes socialspider.com before the next deadline on Tuesday 20th August. Petition launched against 'permitted development' schemes

BY AL SIMS because they don’t need to obtain tion to all this. Most London coun- Thanks for Still welcome? planning permission. cils have used a directive called ince 2013 property developers Secondly, permitted development 'Article 4' to protect their bor- donations Dear Enfield Dispatch have been able to use some- rules have creates a loophole which oughs from permitted develop- thing called 'permitted devel- means developers can avoid making ment. Homes can still be built, but Dear Enfield Dispatch recent study of shops in Sopment rights' to convert offices contributions towards affordable developers cannot avoid paying Winchmore Hill revealed that he Livia Memorial Garden was a number of premises were into flats – without obtaining plan- homes and community payments. their fair share and the homes must A opened 20 years ago in October vacant, highlighting a downturn in ning permission. It’s hard to know exactly, but we be of much better quality. Enfield and as a small endeavour on the local economy. Many factors are The idea was well-intentioned, estimate that Enfield borough has Council, unfortunately, hasn’t yet T behalf of Enfield’s community, it has involved, from online shopping to the because it meant vacant offices lost 200 affordable homes and at done this and has refused to act fared fairly well, the few incidents of overrun of work to install cycle lanes could be turned into much- least £1.2million in community quickly. We think this is unac- unpleasantness vastly overshadowed and reductions in parking and cross- needed homes. Unfortunately, investment – money and homes ceptable. The longer this contin- by the kindnesses and curiosity of ing points on Green Lanes. however, it’s had some pretty awful we desperately need. The shortfall ues, the more poor-quality homes visitors, including of birds, bees, However, one additional issue was the unintended consequences. will be paid by us, Enfield’s resi- will be created, with Enfield resi- butterflies and other friendly wildlife removal of signs welcoming people to Firstly, it has led to some appalling dents, but we think these devel- dents picking up the bill. that has returned to enhance what was Winchmore Hill. These stood at the housing. Many of the flats created opers should pay their fair share. By signing our petition, you’ll in 1998 a derelict and barren spot next junctions of Compton Road, Station are tiny (some studio flats are about Finally, many of the offices convert- be helping to reduce misery, to Enfield Chase Station. Road and Vicars Moor Lane. Welcome We’d like to thank the people who signs like this still exist in Palmers Green the size as a parking space) and the ed are occupied, so businesses are increase affordable housing, have contributed for many years with and Enfield Town so it is hard to fathom buildings are overcrowded. The forced out to make way for them. save jobs, improve the borough’s regular donations to help us maintain why Winchmore Hill should have its flats can be poorly ventilated, do Many of our borough’s offices are finances and help the environment. the garden and, also, Waitrose in Wind- removed. I wrote to Enfield Council not need external windows or any being converted, meaning business mill Hill, whose staff have been opening about this issue and they replied: “They outside space, and do not even need have to relocate further afield and Sign the Better Homes and shutting the garden gates from are in storage and we have no room to to meet environmental standards. reducing local employment. For Enfield petition: May to October for some time. This put them back in place.” Developers get away with all this Thankfully, there’s an easy solu- Visit bit.ly/BetterEnfield year manager Amanda Hobbs made a I think the fact they found room to put bid and won a stupendous and unex- a map at the bottom of Compton Road Advertisement pected £1,000 from Waitrose HQ for the shows they have different priorities. I facelift the garden needs – work which wonder if anyone else has noticed the staff also plan to help with! disappearance of the signs and whether Livia was our 16-year-old daughter who they consider it detrimental to the area? was killed by a driver who mounted the pavement as she walked to ballet Neil Littman at Bodens School of Dance and Drama Winchmore Hill on 12th January 1998. We now live in Rugby but visit Enfield weekly and have been active road safety campaigners since 1999 through the Livia Memorial Brutal towers Fund that supports six projects, of which the garden is one. Dear Enfield Dispatch Our heartfelt thanks to all support- spot it early ers for their empathy and generosity. y son moved to Leeds because London house prices made There are key signs George and Giulietta Mthe city too expensive. Local to look out for: Galli-Atkinson housing is needed; the question is what Rugby, Warwickshire kind of development Southgate should ● BLOOD - Unexplained blood If in doubt – get. The answer is low-to-medium-rise that doesn’t come from an check it out! structures that fit the locale's identity. obvious injury Keep weekly Most people would prefer ten four-storey ● Finding cancer early buildings to eleven two-storey buildings LUMP - An unexplained lump plus one 18-storey skyscraper, yet Sadiq ● WEIGHT LOSS - Unexplained makes it more treatable bin rounds Khan calls for brutalism. Why? The weight loss, which feels Chances are it’s nothing London mayor wants a cheap victory. significant to you serious, but if you notice As for Enfield Council, I’m disgusted by Dear Enfield Dispatch its betrayal of local interests. It started ● any of these signs, tell COUGH - A cough that doesn’t nfield Council plans to stop at Meridian Water, where leader Nes go away after 3 weeks your doctor weekly bin collections and charge Caliskan has caved to demands that Eresidents £65 per year for green Enfield be lumbered with London’s bin collections. It remains my view low-value dirty industries. The result CANCER - Let’s beat it together all councils in London need to have has been a drastic reduction in housing a weekly waste collection – a simple numbers there. Having gone off track, standard service collecting general the council now has to build more waste, recyclable waste, garden waste homes elsewhere – with skyscrapers in and food waste. In the next few years Southgate, Arnos Grove and Cockfosters. London will have ten million residents; In 2001, the council razed several ugly www.enfield.gov.uk/HealthyEnfield all councils in London must plan waste high-rises in Edmonton Green. It was services to stop fly-tipping. right. Now we face renewed vandalism.

John Sturman Alan Sitkin Ponders End Southgate 10 HEALTH No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

What we've achieved this year Claire Fisher from Healthwatch Enfield on how local people helped make a difference in 2018/19 ach month we bring you news of changes, those in care too frail to attend external appointments improvements and campaigns in local health and and we have ensured residents’ feedback is considered in Esocial care services. upcoming changes to planned bone and joint operations. Over the past year we have reached thousands of residents Patricia Mecinska, chief executive of Healthwatch at community events and hundreds more gave up their Enfield, said: “By sharing their views with us, local time to participate in workshops, give us feedback online residents have shown us what matters to them most and complete surveys. We have been looking back at the when it comes to health and social care services in improvements you have helped us achieve over the past Enfield. By working together with residents and leaders financial year as we release our 2018/19 annual report. who have the power to make change happen we have We’ve heard from a greater number of people than ever found solutions that involve local people in designing before, which has contributed to even greater success in and delivering new services. bringing improvements to local health and care services “This is the reason we exist, there’s more work to be done in Enfield. but in reflecting on the past 12 months, we are proud to We also had more than 1,000 local residents tell us already be making a difference to improve health and about their experiences of booking a GP appointment. social care in Enfield.” This is the biggest piece of research we have completed These are just a few of our highlights, you can download in the borough and one of the largest samples collected the full Healthwatch Enfield report for 2018/19 from our nationally, as far as appetite for digital technology in website or obtain a printed copy via calling us. primary care is concerned. This valuable investment from residents alongside our work with local health leaders and Enfield Council has enabled us to get mental health on the agenda for the council's health and wellbeing strategy. We have partnered with local patients, their family and carers, and North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, to For more information about Healthwatch Enfield co-design a new patient experience strategy and secure and to get in touch: improvements to services. We aim to get 83% of our Call 020 8373 6283 A Healthwatch Enfield stall recommendations for improvements implemented Email [email protected] across four care and nursing homes we inspected. We Tweet @HealthwatchEnf have uncovered challenges around dental provision for Visit healthwatchenfield.co.uk Smoking blamed for high cancer rates Enfield Council has launched a cancer awareness campaign, reports Zac Ntim ancer is the biggest killer in nities, who may not be accessing the importance of prevention by Enfield and residents living prevention messages through promoting healthier lifestyles and Smoking is the biggest cause of cancer in the UK in the borough’s poorest standard channels.” encouraging people to participate C Credit Raul Lieberwirth/Flickr areas are more likely to die after Cancer awareness across the in national screening programmes. diagnosis, a new study has found. borough is low, with only 30% of “But the single biggest impact anyone Cancer deaths are 22% more likely residents able to identify a single can make to reduce the risk of devel- to occur in the most deprived areas symptom. In response, Enfield oping cancer is to quit smoking.” compared with the most affluent Council last month launched a A study published by the coun- parts of Enfield borough. year-long campaign to provide res- cil’s health and wellbeing board Patricia Mecinska, chief execu- idents with advice on how to spot found that adult smoking is higher tive of Healthwatch in Enfield than Enfield, believes this “Those from disadvantaged or neighbouring bor- is because of a lack oughs and across of awareness. She low-income backgrounds are less England. Smoking told the Dispatch: aware of a range of health issues” is one of the biggest “Based on evidence causes of death and from our outreach activities with symptoms, as well as lifestyle illness in the UK – every year around local communities we know that changes that can be made to reduce 78,000 people die from smoking- those from disadvantaged or low- the chance of developing the disease. related illness. income backgrounds are less aware Mahtab Uddin, cabinet member In May, as part of a joint commis- ing in Enfield can now contact the to promote ways to prevent breast, of a range of health issues and are for public health, said: “In many sion between all London boroughs, free service, which is accessible both lung, bowel and cervical cancers. more likely to present with a more cases cancer has become a treatable a new online portal called 'London online and by phone. To learn more about spotting advanced-stage cancer leading to disease. Delivering improvements in Stop Smoking' was launched to The council’s year-long cancer the signs of cancer: poorer outcomes. early diagnosis of cancer by raising provide advice and education to Lon- awareness project is a joint venture Visit nhs.uk/conditions/cancer “We also need to remember awareness of its symptoms is our doners aiming to stop smoking. All with Enfield Clinical Commission- Visit cancerresearchuk.org/ about Enfield's diverse commu- main aim. We will also focus on smokers living, working or study- ing Group and will primarily aim about-cancer No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH ADVERTISING 11

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Frances Dismore it was okay” players from the film and music to provide 50 percent 'affordable' Visit meridianwater.co.uk some members were upset at the three Labour members from outside agreed in a narrow vote of 94 to 92. tivists, citing her position as chair of After claiming migrants had contri- Alison Archer Contact our advertising salesperson Klaudia: number of sitting black councillors Enfield”. The council leader declined It stated that members believed the Labour Friends of Israel group buted to the pressure placed on edu- Ciara McNulty who had been de-selected. to comment further for this article. Joan had “publicly undermined the as a decisive factor. cation funding, he asked: “When the Basil Clarke Chris Byrne However, the Dispatch has been told Councillor Joanna Laban, the Tory Labour Party in a manner that did She said: “This was about anti-Semi- Erbil family entered this country, did Jason McKenna that Labour's NEC is not currently group leader, said: “People deserve not seek a constructive way forward”. tism in the Labour Party and those of they bring a classroom with them?” Margaret Green conducting a formal investigation to know the truth and for any nec- Much of the anger against Joan us who have stood by the Jewish com- Loud cries of “racist” and “shame” Jo Johnson Borough prepares for Brexit into the selection process. While it essary action to be taken.” stems from the 2017 General Elec- munity and said 'enough is enough'. erupted from the Labour benches in CallSharlene Gandhi 020 8521 7956 Email [email protected] is unlikely any disciplinary action The ongoing row over the circum- tion, when the Enfield North MP I will continue to speak out against the council chamber, with many coun- Dana Burstow Fears over impact on local services and construction projects after UK leaves European Union will be taken over the matter, the stances that led to the change at the openly disparaged the Labour Party's anti-Semitism, against the campaign cillors visibly angry and upset. The Garry Humphreys party has not denied the possibili- helm of the council last May has also leadership and claimed voters have to demonise and delegitimise the situation threatened to escalate before Regan O’Mahony BY STEPHEN COX service arrangements will need to new and untried ‘settled status’. Cllr Caliskan said: “As with the ty that rules were broken. been cited as a contributory factor in “more confidence in Theresa May world's only Jewish state, and for a Councillor Saray Karakus, who as Mayor Marianna Michael be reviewed”. Enfield’s flagship £6billion Meridi- majority of local councils across In an email to party members last month's vote of no confidence as prime minister than they would Labour Party which is true to its values of Enfield was chairing the meeting, David Williamson Arthur Salisbury ix months before Brexit, Councillor Nesil Caliskan, the an Water development is intended the country, we are very keen that Cllr Caliskan defended the selec- against Enfield North MP Joan Ryan, have in Jeremy Corbyn”. of anti-racism, respect and decency.” intervened and appealed for calm. bosses at Enfield Council council leader, has called for new to bring thousands of jobs and new government should announce a Cllr Coleshill said that he withdrew CONTACT say they need urgent clarity funding streams to cover the loss housing, but could become one of fund to replace the EU structur- the remark and apologised, but after Son the final deal to be able to of EU regeneration funding. She many projects that struggles to find al funding that will no longer be ewly-rebuilt Chase Farm founded in 1948 – the same year people of Enfield, as well as the a ten-minute break, did not return to Call 020 8521 7956 manage the effects on its services. said: “Enfield Council continues qualified workers, with the council open to us. New £200m Hospital has welcomed its as the National Health Service. wider population we serve, a bril- his seat. The meeting subsequently Email EnfieldDispatch@ The council's leadership has to be concerned as to the poten- warning that Brexit “may have a “We hope to see decisive lead- first patients. There is a hospital concierge service liant environment to deliver the resumed with a motion, already sched- socialspider.com N highlighted the potential eco- tial impact Brexit or a ‘no deal negative impact on [the] construc- ership from government soon hospital The £200million hospital build- situated in the main lobby and very best of modern healthcare.” uled, stating the council “condemns Post Salisbury House, Bury nomic impact and uncertainty Brexit’ may have on our commu- tion industry, which is reliant on as the deadline draws closer. ing is described as being “equipped volunteers will help patients and While Chase Farm's accident and and stands against racism, xenopho- Street West, Enfield N9 9LA Enfield for the 23,000 non-British EU nities and our ability to continue EU nationals”. We cannot firm-up plans of building opens for the digital age” and features an visitors find their way around. emergency department was closed bia and hate crimes”. citizens currently residing in to deliver high-quality services Last month the council’s cabinet action until more detail is made urgent care centre, older person’s In addition, the hospital is testing five years ago, the new urgent care Councillor Joanne Laban, the Tory ADVERTISING the borough. when we leave the EU. available to us The new Chase Farm Hospital building is assessment unit, and eight “state- new technologies to improve centre (UCC) can treat minor illness leader, said: “Cllr Coleshill has had set to host 10,000 operations each year Contact Ben Cawthra: Earlier this year a council paper “We continue to await on the final of-the-art” operating theatres. patient experience and safety. This or injury that isn’t life-threaten- his party membership and the Con- Call 020 3892 0061 assessing risks to service deliv- firm direction from “Regeneration programmes settlement.” Chase Farm will now be the includes patients having greater ing, including sprains, strains and servative group whip suspended. He Email ben.cawthra@ ery gave an 'Amber' rating for government and in the could be placed at risk” The council primary location for planned control and involvement in their broken bones; minor burns and is sitting as an independent member.” hackneycitizen.co.uk Children’sBrexit, meaning it has potential interim are developing leader has also surgery within the Royal Free own care through a ‘patient portal’. scalds; minor head and eye injuries; The member for Bush Hill Park is now to cause disruption. contingency plans and joined those London NHS Foundation Trust, They will be able to view their and bites and stings. No appoint- the second newly-elected councillor to The report stated that, depend- gaining a better understanding of discussed a projected gap in calling for a 'popular vote' on the which also runs the Barnet and medical history, test results, and ments are needed and the UCC is be suspended by the local party, after ing on the outcome of negotia- potential impacts on our residents funding over spending of more final proposals – a second Brexit Patients,Royal Free hospitals – delivering people, upcoming appointments. open every day from 8am to 10pm. Councillor Stephanos Ioannou, who tions, “regeneration programmes and on service provision.” than £9million, which may be met referendum. an expected 10,000 operations Natalie Forrest, chief executive of The old hospital buildings, includ- represents Southgate, shared a tabloid could be placed at risk; housing A third of all London’s construc- from reserves. Any economic She added: “I support the People’s each year. Chase Farm Hospital, said: “It’s ex- ing some structures that are more front page from the 1970s with a head- supply may come under further tion workers come from the rest downturn caused by Brexit could Vote and believe that Enfield resi- Accessibility has also been greatly citing to welcome patients into our than 130 years old, are now being line describing Turks as 'Barbarians'. We are grateful to Love Your Doorstep pressure; business rate income of the EU and, after Brexit, such impact further on income and in- dents deserve a say over what the improved at the hospital in The brand new hospital. We are very redeveloped for housing and Cllr Laban added: “The Conserva- for their ongoing support Portal could fall, and environmental workers will need to apply for a crease demand for services. deal is – if there is one.” partners,Ridgeway, which was originally progress proud and know it will offer the education. tive Party takes this sort of matter very seriously and on both occasions acted quickly.” Join us for our annual general meeting (AGM) 11am, Thursday 5 September 2019 Education Centre The new way to Make referrals North Middlesex University Hospital access children Enquire about being Sterling Way, London N18 1QX and family a foster carer services for public Please tell us if you have any accessibility needs Access all the information, advice and professionals and guidance you need about so we can ensure we meet them. Call 020 8887 3329 services available to you or email [email protected]

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School of rock Exploring Schoolchildren perform popular anthems existence on stage for first time Patrick Samuel from Palmers Green, ore than 100 school- Churchfield Primary, Starksfield musicians with a focus on empow- also known as the 'Asperger Artist', is children treated their Primary, Wilbury Primary and St ering all children to play music they releasing an insightful new album friends and family to a Edmunds Primary. love in real bands, even if they’ve M Ben Millier, head of impact at Rock- rock concert in Edmonton – made never touched an instrument before. The cover image for possible by national music charity steady Music School, said: “It was Clare-Louise Mussell, partnership Patrick Samuel's new album 'Distant Star' Youth Music. an honour to watch the children manager from Edmonton Commu- Local children were given the chance achieve beyond their expectations, nity Partnership, said: “Some of Credit Uwe Nietzold to be part of a rock band during their they really rocked it. Playing in a these children had absolutely no school day by Edmonton Communi- band is an amazing experience for confidence at the beginning of the ty Partnership, which worked with children, and we were thrilled to project and had never stepped on Youth Music to fund stage before. To see them lessons from Rock- work together as a team steady Music School. “They had the time of and perform in front The children from of a large audience at eight different schools their life, overcoming Millfield Theatre was across Edmonton spent absolutely amazing. five months learning anxiety barriers to “Projects such as this are to play songs such as crucial to raising children’s s an exhibiting artist with attention deficit and Blinded by Your Grace perform on stage” aspirations, supporting hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism, I also by Stormzy, Shotgun new skills and showing have synesthesia, a condition in which one sense by George Ezra, and Sweet Child of work with Youth Music and the them just what they can achieve and isA simultaneously perceived as another. Mine by Guns ‘n’ Roses. Edmonton Community Partnership what a brilliant afternoon it was!” For me, it’s colour and sound; when I hear music, I experi- The project set out to raise chil- to teach such an inspiring group of Yousoof Dauhoo, assistant head ence colour bursts and see patterns, and vice versa. That’s dren’s aspirations in Edmonton young people. at West Lea School, added: “Our why, apart from painting, music has always been my other and teach children teamwork “The confidence boost will stay with young artists really enjoyed the outlet, and while on a train home from Folkestone in late through music, while boosting the children for years to come – that moment and made us proud. They December last year I had an idea for both an exhibition and wellbeing and confidence. The is what is so special about playing had the time of their life, overcom- an album that would combine two of my other interests; schools involved were Raynham music in a group.” ing anxiety barriers to stand on magic and the cosmos. Primary, Eldon Primary, Aylward Pupils at Rocksteady Music School stage and perform in front of the My autistic brain travelled the Milky Way and beyond as Academy, West Lea Swan Campus, are taught by professional gigging live audience.” I tried to connect with my late father who’d been gone for more than six years. In a short space of time, I wrote and produced 19 demo tracks that would form the backbone of my album Distant Star. I was a little beyond my comfort zone because this is the first time I have committed my voice to record. The album was recorded with me playing eight instruments in total and singing on all 13 tracks. I’ve also never been more honest with myself about the things I’ve struggled with; love, loneliness, trauma and existentialism are all explored here. The songs are stories about my experiences; it’s another way of offering insight into an autistic mind. Initially, my idea was to self-release Distant Star, like I did with my previous album Beyond The Spectrum, an instru- mental electronic album released in 2017. Luckily, I was signed by Tiergarten Records, a label set up by fellow autistic musician and friend Robin Jax to support neuro-divergent creatives in the music industry such as myself. So what kind of music is it? For lack of a better word, I say: “Neurodiverse. Expect the unexpected!” The album will be available from Friday 16th August and one week later I’ll be launching a new exhibition to coincide with the release. It will take place at Starfish & Coffee in Alderman's Hill, Palmers Green, and is titled Distant Star – Waveforms. The exhibition will be a visual compan- ion to the album, with lyrics from the songs used to create waveform landscapes that probably tell more about my music than I could with words.

Find out more about Patrick's new album and Pupils from Churchfield Primary School were among more than 100 who art exhibition: rocked out on stage at Millfield Theatre Credit Roy Ikoroha Visit patricksamuel.net 13 No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH LISTINGS Submit your listing We can include low-cost community events taking place in on Sunday 25th August, The Low Enfield. For next month's listings, email the details of your event Down Dogs and the absolute- to [email protected] by Tuesday 20th August. Singing the blues ly magnificent Blues Chapter bring the series to a close with David Thomas from St Harmonica's Blues 'The Old and the New'. Club looks ahead to this year's 'Broomfield There is a terrific bar with food WORKSHOP MUSIC Blues' series of Sunday concerts available at each event along with a Friends of Broomfield hile it may be one of There will be a different theme Park stall offering local goods Make a Bag Organ Recital the greenest spaces each week and we will kick off on for sale. There really isn’t a Saturday 3rd August, 2.30pm–4pm Thursday 8th August, 1pm All Saints' Church, Church Street, in Palmers Green, for Sunday 4th August with 'Women better way to spend a summer's Stitch! 397 Green Lanes, W Palmers Green N13 4JG Edmonton N9 9AT four Sunday afternoons in August Sing the Blues' featuring Debbie Sunday afternoon and even the the bandstand in Broomfield Bond from Alabama who has a weather won’t beat us because, The recital is by Roger Bluff, who for Park sure will have the blues! history steeped in the blues and if it absolutely pours, we will Community enterprise Stitch! is hosting many years was director of music at The 'Broomfield Blues' series who has played with some of the relocate for the afternoon to various children's activities in August, including this opportunity to make your Bancroft's School in Woodford Green. is in its sixth year and brings finest artists in America. Profes- the home of St Harmonica's, own bag out of fabric scraps! There will also be a performance you the best in local, national sor Redhair Band and That Blue The Southgate Club. by his son, James, on trombone. and international blues music. Patch complete the first day’s Each afternoon is preceded at £20 entry St Harmonica’s Blues Club, now line up. 1.30pm with an open mic session Email [email protected] Free entry Email [email protected] in its tenth year and located at The following weeks will see acts for an hour. Just as at St Har- prestigious venue The South- that are just as talented; 'Har- monica's Blues Club, admission gate Club, has been nominated monica Blues' is the theme on is free and, if you like what FOOD for best blues venue in the UK Sunday 11th August with Doc K’s you hear, all we ask is that you CHARITY Blues Forum’s annual awards. Blues Band and The Customtones; acknowledge that by contribut- Together with the Friends of 'Acoustic Blues' with The Mark ing to the collection hat. Free Community Meal Broomfield Park they will show- Harrison Band and the remark- Sunday 4th August, 4pm Ponders End Food Hub case the best of what can be seen able Anglo/American duo of Ben For more information about Raynham Primary School, Raynham Tuesday 20th August, 11am–1pm Broomfield Blues and to register at the club at Broomfield Park's Tyzack and Guy Tortora appear Avenue, Edmonton N18 2JQ Ponders End URC, College Court, for a slot at one of the open Enfield EN3 4EY bandstand in August, starting at on Sunday 18th August; while mic sessions: 1.30pm each Sunday. over the bank holiday weekend Email [email protected] This event is about bringing people together to meet, connect with Gospel Temple Apostolic Church is neighbours in the community and redistributing surplus food to those who Eight-year-old Tahani Shegow, who compered the show Ivy's Got Talent at the Dugdale Centre hopefully make new friends. are at risk of hunger in the local community, as part of the church's community project Free entry Ponders End Food Hub. BY NATASHA BOYDELL Email [email protected] Free entry Visit gospeltemple.org.uk THEATRE TALK Dot Productions presents 'Sense and Sensibility' Saturday 17th August, 6pm Enfield Entertains Myddelton House Gardens, Wednesday 28th August, 2.30pm Bull's Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG Jubilee Hall, 2 Parsonage Lane, Enfield EN2 0AJ

Jane Austen's novel is the story of heroes, heartbreak and debonair villains. Talk by Joe Studman, looking at more than 30 theatres and cinemas that once £12 tickets graced the borough. Call 0333 666 3366 Visit ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/ £3 entry enfield/myddelton-house-gardens Visit enfieldsociety.org.uk/event/ enfield-entertains Heartbreak Productions Talent on show presents 'Gangsta Granny' Thursday 29th August, 5pm Forty Hall, Enfield EN2 9HA CHOIR

ix primary schools took part in a show at the The show was the first of its kind but it’s hoped Saturday 31st August, 5pm Dugdale Centre to celebrate talent and diversity. that Ivy’s Got Talent will become a regular event. Broomfield Park, Alderman's Hill, MumSing, The Choir for Mums S Acts at 'Ivy's Got Talent' ranged from singing, Deborah Thompson, chair of the Ivy Learning Trust Palmers Green N13 4RB Mondays starting 9th September, cajon drumming and playing musical instruments which organised it, said: “Watching the children 10am–11.30am to Indian dancing, gymnastics and performance art. perform was a really proud moment for us all, Heartbreak Productions invites you St. Stephen’s Church, Park Avenue, to share in this exciting escapade, a Enfield EN1 2BA The children performed to a packed-out theatre they absolutely blew us away with their passion, David Walliams best-seller adapted for of proud parents from all six schools; Lavender, ability and dedication and it’s hard to believe that the outdoor stage. Join us, Ben, and Churchfield, Brimsdown, Eastfield, Larkspur and they’re only primary school age.” his 'Gangsta Granny' on their grandest Join our child-friendly choir for mums Walker primary schools. The compère for the evening was eight-year-old adventure, full of forbidden fun. and enjoy learning and performing great songs every Monday morning. Mum Selda Agca, whose son Yusuf goes to Eastfield, Tahani Shegow from Churchfield Primary School, Adults £14, Concessions £10 said: “Seeing my son perform with such confidence who introduced each act. She said: “Never be afraid to Visit enfieldfestivals.co.uk/ Free taster session, then £15 not only shocked us but simultaneously filled us with show your abilities to the world. It was so exciting to whats-on/gangsta-granny Visit vocallysound.co.uk/mumsing.html pride. An emotional moment for us all!” be a part of the event and everyone had a great time.” 14 NEWS No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

AROUND THE BOROUGH SOUTHGATE ANGEL EDMONTON Residents' fears over tower plans Calls for pedestrian crossing current site of Southgate Office Village. community engagement by the ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGNERS ing in the space of a minute. There is An impression of how the are calling on Transport for London clearly demand for a crossing here.” development would look, Most people wanted the develop- developer has not been “as mean- viewed from the Piccadilly Line ment to be scaled back to between ingful as it could have been”. Na- (TfL) to install a new pedestrian TfL has ruled out installing a new six and eight storeys and to be in tional charity Civic Voice has been crossing on Sterling Way. crossing, but says other measures keeping with Southgate’s “distinc- assisting the residents' group to raise To get to Silver Street Station, are being taken. Penny Rees, head tive village feel”. The planned devel- awareness of the scheme locally. many pedestrians cross Sterling of network sponsorship, said: opment in Chase Road lies adjacent Ian Harvey, from Civic Voice, Way dangerously because the safer “We continue to work on plans to a conservation area that includes said: “The local community, in route to the station requires them to make improvements to Ster- the Grade 2*-listed tube station. general, supports the need for to walk a longer distance and nav- ling Way, which will see tempo- Just one in ten people who respond- redevelopment at Southgate Office igate six lanes of traffic, waiting rary traffic barriers replaced with ed to a survey backed the current Village. But they oppose the current for four sets of lights. a permanent alternative. We are scheme – although the majority proposal due to its height, impact A blogger on the Better Streets investigating the impact of these were in favour of some form of on character, and not believing the for Enfield website said: “One changes on safety and aim to development. Their main concerns consultation with the community afternoon I stood and counted 20 have final designs in place over were the towers being too high, the has been genuine.” people making this dangerous cross- the coming months.” BY SIMON ALLIN, impact on traffic and parking, and A spokesperson for Viewpoint LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER stretched local services. Estates said: “The proposals will BUSH HILL PARK TOWER BLOCKS PLANNED FOR Developer Viewpoint Estates says deliver much needed housing, close to Southgate Station are “too it held a well-attended public con- including affordable homes, state- high” and could lead to more traffic sultation event in February and has of-the art office accommodation Mural in the park congestion, residents have warned. changed its scheme in response to to re-provide and create new jobs, Two-thirds of people who attended a the feedback. A planning applica- and new public space in the heart recent community event opposed the tion was submitted in May. of Southgate – on a brownfield site plans to build 200 homes in three blocks Southgate District Civic Trust is earmarked by Enfield Council for of flats up to 17 storeys high, at the opposing the plans and claims mixed-use development.”

BOWES PALMERS GREEN Petition row Wild swimming BY SAHIRA RAJA campaign ENFIELD COUNCIL HAS DENIED A CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN a funding cut to Bowes Primary School Baby Anila will mean the “death” of its South- weighed 5.725kg to revive ‘wild swimming’ in Broom- gate Green site. More than 1,000 field Park has been launched by people have signed a change.org EDMONTON Broomfield Pond Swim Society. petition which claims the loss of The boating lake adjacent to temporary classroom funding “will Biggest baby Alderman's Hill was used as a paddling pool between 1900 and decimate the school and disadvantage THE HEAVIEST BABY BORN IN remaining pupils”. Bowes is a ‘free England this year has been delivered at 1933 and the society's campaign aim Local artist Karen Rubins with children from George school’ run by Enfield Learning Trust North Middlesex University Hospital. is to “get people back in the water” Spicer and Kingsmead schools by creating two clean, swimmable but its expansion had been support- Baby Anila weighed 5.725kg (12.6lb) A NEW URBAN ART PROJECT to a shelter that was attracting anti- ed by council-funded 'bulge classes'. and was born naturally. Mum ponds in the park. So far they have at Bush Hill Park was unveiled by social behaviour. It has now been Rick Jewell, cabinet member for chil- Armonita, from Edmonton, said: “My raised more than £45,000 – includ- the mayor of Enfield at the park's transformed with scenes represent- dren’s services, said: “There seems to other children were all quite heavy ing a £40,000 pledge from Mayor third summer picnic. ing the four seasons. be some misunderstanding. Enfield when they were born but Anila is of London Sadiq Khan – and are The project was led by local artist Councillor Kate Analoue, Enfield Council will fund places at the school definitely the heaviest. The midwives aiming for £121,000. Karen Rubins who created the piece mayor, was joined by cabinet if Enfield Learning Trust wish to here have been amazing and I’m glad The ponds would feature a mini of work with help from children from member for environment Guney admit pupils. However, there would that Anila is healthy and happy.” pop-up water park for children, George Spicer and Kingsmead schools. Dogan. Cllr Dogan said: “These be a delay in funding of one year due Maria Kane, chief executive of North giant water slide, toy boat regatta It was funded with £5,000 from kinds of events wouldn’t be to funding formula arrangements. Middlesex University Hospital, said: and a water lantern festival. the mayor of London’s 'Culture possible without the support of This is the same for all schools. “Our maternity team are proud of Seeds' programme, which offers the community and the relentless “Based on 2019 admissions there are all babies born at the North Mid, and To support the crowdfunder: grants to support community-led energy of the many volunteers. surplus primary places in Enfield, especially proud of baby Anila and her Visit spacehive.com/broomfield- cultural projects in London. Congratulations to them all for all including the local area.” mum. We wish them a wonderful life.” pond-swim-society The murals have been painted on their hard work.” 15 SPORT No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH

Enfield Ignatians, in blue and gold, competing in a scrum against Fresh start Hammersmith and Fulham last season Credit Rob Bruce for Towners BY ANDREW WARSHAW

fter a summer of comings and goings Enfield Town FC start the new foot- A ball season – in the renamed BetVictor Isthmian League – with fresh determination. Despite finishing tenth in 2018/19, seven places higher than 2017/18, there was disappointment and frustration that the club failed to achieve a play-off place. There will be fewer resources avail- able for new players this time round, but manager Andy Leese is determined to learn from his mis- takes and create a positive vibe in the dressing room which, at times last season, was lacking intensity. While several players have moved on, some familiar faces are returning – none more so than goalkeeper Nathan McDonald, a popular figure during his previous spell at Donkey Lane. Another notable returnee is right-back Jon Muleba, who made 45 appearances for the Spirit of rugby Towners in 2016/17, while new arrivals include proven goalscorer Sam Bantick, winger James Jonathan Landi introduces Enfield Ignatians, Potton and experienced midfielder Scott Thomas. The club has also managed to persuade highly- a local rugby club with a proud history talented and popular striker Muhammadu Faal, nfield Ignatians just cel- enjoyed an upward ascent until a which is great for club devel- Phil Sanders had spells at Saracens “I’m quietly ebrated its 70th birthday 15-year stay at level seven ended opment. Ideally, you want the and Wasps, and a future All Black and now this most hospi- with relegation from London young guys pushing the older scrum-half, Mark Donaldson, spent confident we’ll be Etable of rugby clubs is looking Two North-West last season. heads for places.” a season at the club in the 1970s very competitive” forward to the 2019-20 season. Head coach Shane Manning is A key plank of the club’s long- before national glory beckoned. Based at Enfield Playing Fields, clearly hoping that Ignatians’ term plan revolves around the Enfield Ignatians have a thriv- whose 2018/19 campaign was blighted by injury, the blue-and-golds run three stay in London Three North-West second team, which will effec- ing social scene and loves big to stay on and sign forms for the forthcoming senior sides as well as a thriving proves to be a short one, and the tively suck in young talent and projects. In 2013 a 63-strong season. “I'm delighted to get Mo back in to the junior section which caters for New Zealander is very much plan- operate as a development side in party successfully toured South club,” says Leese. “He showed us what he can most younger age groups. ning for promotion. “Our aim is Herts-Middlesex Merit Table Two Africa and plans are well ad- do last year and now that he's fit again I'm sure Enfield Ignatians were founded to get promoted,” he says. “Our next season. vanced regarding a 2020 tour he will replicate last season's form.” in 1949 and their previous homes pre-season has already started Past winners of the Middlesex of Canada. In 2014 the club also Speaking of the summer revamp, Leese is include Tottenham, Woodford and we’ve had a number of new Bowl, and beaten finalists in the took part in the 'Big Day Out' optimistic about the new-look squad. While a and Winchmore Hill, prior to recruits. It’s still early but I think main county competition, the project by successfully transfer- number of key players have departed, much taking up residence at Donkey the club is in a better place com- 2008 Middlesex Cup, numerous ring all its fixtures into a single- of the nucleus of last season’s team have been Lane in the 1980s where they pared to a year ago. players from the club have been day rugby marathon at Saracens’ retained. In most cases the departures were still play today. Crowned cham- “Player numbers [at training] capped by Middlesex and Hertford- Allianz Park, in front of the Sky unavoidable. “Every year, at every level, players pions of Middlesex Division Four have been fantastic and the shire at various levels. Further up cameras. You can’t fault their get offered what they feel are better deals that in the 1989-90 campaign, they young colts are coming through, the scale, former players Denis and drive and imagination! suit their personal circumstances. A club like ours simply cannot compete to get them to stay. “The league has plenty of clubs geographical- ly local to us now, all vying for similar players which makes it very challenging when you are Netball cash boost negotiating. I can’t deny that we set out last season to be a top-five side. nfield Council has been with netball, with four clubs based of which will have dual use with ment for all and in turn will help “Injuries to key players didn’t help us in the given £150,000 to resur- in the borough – Minchenden, tennis. More than 1,000 people to ensure the survival of NLNL. second half and then we ran into teams which Eface nine netball courts – Oakwood, Palmers Green and currently use the netball courts “With a growing focus on pitch had momentum. The squad itself didn’t quite helping to build the sport's popu- Southgate Olympic. Teams in and the aim is to boost participa- sports, we are delighted that with have the right balance or the right characters.” larity following last month's Netball the NLNL provide an opportunity tion by 20% over two years. our ongoing investment we can If that sounds like excuses, Leese is brutally World Cup held in Liverpool. for children to train and socialise Guney Dogan, cabinet member make sporting activities much honest when it comes to taking responsibility. The improvements will ensure outside of school and progress in for environment, said: “We more accessible.” Many Town fans became disillusioned with the Broomfield Park in Palmers Green the sport at a competitive level. warmly welcome this grant from playing style last season and Leese has pledged can continue to host the North The council was awarded the LMCT which will make a massive For more information to put that right, notably playing two strikers London Netball League (NLNL), money as part of a £1.7million difference to the facilities we are about North London when possible, starting with the opening game which has been fundamental in investment by London Marathon able to offer in the borough. The Netball League: of the season at Lewes on Saturday 10th August. nurturing local talent. Charitable Trust (LMCT) and will resurfacing of these courts will Tweet @NLNetballLeague He said: “We’re ready to go again and I’m quietly Enfield has a long association use it to resurface nine courts, six provide a safe and fun environ- Visit nlnl.co.uk confident that we’ll be very competitive.” 16 No.11 AUGUST 2019 ENFIELD DISPATCH Have your Support local say! Take part in our independent readers' survey here: Visit enfielddispatch. journalism co.uk/survey/

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