Enfield Dispatch

Police issue fresh appeal to help trace shooting suspect It comes after a different man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/police-issue-fresh-appeal-to-help-trace-shooting-suspect/

Pymmes Park 'devastated' by waterfowl disease killing ducks, geese and swans Swans have now disappeared from the Edmonton park amid an outbreak of avian botulism this year https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27450

First 'ask the leader' event taking place this week Enfield Council leader Alessandro Georgiou is inviting local residents to ask him questions in person https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27443

Boost for aspiring rowers in Enfield as indoor facility launched It will host the borough's first-ever indoor rowing league https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27433

New litter-picking hub in Enfield Town will help people 'take pride in our town centre' It will act as a "visible and accessible base" for equipment, volunteer co-ordination and envi https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/new-litter-picking-hub-in-enfield-town-will-help-people-take-pride-in-our-town-centre/

Backlog of tube maintenance works estimated at £6.5bn Maintaining assets on the network requires annual spending of £1.2bn but expenditure has averaged just £700m in recent years https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/backlog-of-tube-maintenance-works-estimated-at-6-5bn/

Why one size never fits all Williamz Omope, founder of WO Consultancy, on the importance of tailoring support for people’s needs https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27403

From battling cancer to fighting for Highfield Conservative councillor Peter Charalambous reveals his journey into politics and which local issues are top of his agenda https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27400

Thames Water pays almost half-a-million pounds in compensation for summer leak 'chaos' The heavily-indebted utility company has confirmed it is paying an average of £122 to 3,612 bill https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/thames-water-pays-almost-half-a-million-pounds-in-compensation-for-summer-leak-chaos/

Edmonton industrial estate's future uncertain as council agrees to draw up 'exit strategy' Planning permission for redeveloping the remainder of Montagu Industrial Estate was grant https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/edmonton-industrial-estates-future-uncertain-as-council-agrees-to-draw-up-exit-strategy/

Khan still not going far enough on improving conditions for London bus drivers, claims campaigner Bus driver Mushin Manir says City Hall pledge of 53 new toilet blocks is https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/khan-still-not-going-far-enough-on-improving-conditions-for-london-bus-drivers-claims-campaigner/

Family pays tribute to 'special' boy killed while riding e-bike in Bullsmoor Ismael Sankoh's family say their "hearts are broken" after he was declared dead at the scene in Elsinge Road two wee https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/family-pays-tribute-to-special-boy-killed-while-riding-e-bike-in-bullsmoor/

Artist's colourful local map installed on station platforms They are designed to encourage visitors arriving at Winchmore Hill Station to explore nearby local attrations https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/artists-colourful-local-map-installed-on-station-platforms/

Veteran London Assembly member quits Conservative Party over human rights Andrew Boff had wanted to become the Tory candidate for mayor but disagreed with national party policy on the European C https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/veteran-london-assembly-member-quits-conservative-party-over-human-rights/

Ponders End councillor issues statement on Green Party's controversial anti-Zionism motion Aziz Yildiz says he does not support the recent 'Zionism is racism' motion passed by th https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/ponders-end-councillor-issues-statement-on-green-partys-controversial-anti-zionism-motion/

Thousands of children treated at North Mid for breathing problems last year Campaign group Mums for Lungs has called for more action to tackle air pollution as Edmonton hospital tops table for breathing-related attendances https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27386

Victim of Enfield Wash pub shooting named as murder probe continues Enfield North MP Feryal Clark has said she is "deeply saddened" by the killing of the 35-year-old https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/victim-of-enfield-wash-pub-shooting-named-as-murder-probe-continues/

Car smashes into Southgate tattoo parlour Fortunately no-one was badly hurt and the tattoo parlour remains "open for business" https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/car-smashes-into-southgate-tattoo-parlour/

Enfield youth charity selected to help deliver international audio storytelling programme Exodus Youth Worx will use the support to embed listening into its youth centre provisio https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-youth-charity-selected-to-help-deliver-international-audio-storytelling-programme/

Council-owned district heat network's revenues hit by slow rate of housebuilding Energetik's "liquidity position" is being closely monitored as the council continues to search for a privat https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-owned-district-heat-networks-revenues-hit-by-slow-rate-of-housebuilding/

Murder probe continues as pub shooting suspect remains at large A wide police cordon remains around the pub in Enfield Wash where a man was shot dead last night https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/murder-probe-continues-as-pub-shooting-suspect-remains-at-large/

Man shot dead at Enfield Wash pub A suspect remains at large and local people are being encouraged to provide information to help detectives https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/man-shot-dead-at-enfield-wash-pub/

Mayor of German town twinned with Enfield enjoys tour of 'beautiful' borough Gladbeck mayor Bettina Weist enjoyed guided tours around Trent Park, Forty Hall, Myddelton House Gardens and Whitewe https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/mayor-of-german-town-twinned-with-enfield-enjoys-tour-of-beautiful-borough/

Edmonton pharmacist jailed over illegal drugs sales worth £1.3m He was found guilty of three counts of fraud by false representation and two counts of converting criminal property https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27319

Economic growth plan aims to make Enfield the 'leading borough in London' to do business The new council growth plan highlights "four key growth sectors" for which it claims Enfield has a "competitive advantage and strong future potential" https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27306

Season of festive magic, big names and community spirit Chickenshed's autumn and winter season promises something for everyone, writes Susan Jamson https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27283

Supporting families in need across Edmonton Sandrene Daniel-Joel, director of Feed My Sheep Outreach UK, on how the Edmonton foodbank is making a difference locally https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27281

Disabled pensioner 'trapped' by 'dangerous' pavements near his home Hugh Small is calling on Enfield Council to fix the pavements as well as tackle speeding vehicles in Hadley Road https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/disabled-pensioner-trapped-by-dangerous-pavements-near-his-home/

Political row erupts over vaccinations after councillor's comments A senior Labour councillor attacked a Green member for telling a public health meeting he was not vaccinated https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27314

School's new multi-sports facility opened by Spurs coaches Schoolchildren aged six to eleven also took part in skills sessions led by the Spurs coaches https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/schools-new-multi-sports-facility-opened-by-spurs-coaches/

Plans to convert former library into nursery submitted The building is being sold by the council having previously been closed last year as part of sweeping cuts to the library service in Enfield https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27303

Conservative council leader accuses Labour predecessor of delaying school closures decision Furious civic centre row erupts over claim that previous Labour administration's ine https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/conservative-council-leader-accuses-labour-predecessor-of-delaying-school-closures-decision/

Appeal launched to help Enfield food charity replace stolen van Cooking Champions need to raise £6,000 to "bridge the gap" between its insurance and the cost of a replacement vehicle https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/appeal-launched-to-help-enfield-food-charity-replace-stolen-van/

Reassurances sought from government over viability of 'new towns' programme A decision is still being awaited on whether a 21,000 home development on Green Belt land in Enfield will be going ahead https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27291

Whitewebbs dog-walker brings springer spaniel's adventures to life Andrew Hull has published a children's book based around pet pooch Barney and his walks across Whitewebbs https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27265

Enfield table tennis club set to mark 90 years of serving the community Ellenborough Table Tennis Club is inviting current players and former members and coaches to a day of celebrations on Sunday, 1st November https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27262

Counterfeit goods seized from 15 second-hand phone shops in Edmonton The joint operation was carried out in response to concerns about mobile phone theft, particularly in Enfield Town https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27257

Celebrating the joy of grassroots football Author and Enfield Town fan Nick Majer is writing a series of children's books based around the ups and downs of a youth football team https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/celebrating-the-joy-of-grassroots-football/

Spurs plans for Whitewebbs Park 'unchanged' says club's chief exec The relegation-threatened club recently applied for a fresh court hearing against the decision to quash planning permission https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/spurs-plans-for-whitewebbs-park-unchanged-says-clubs-chief-exec/

Extent of Thames Water's leaking pipe network revealed Special Dispatch investigation finds 130 unfixed leaks in the borough https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27183

Indian street food to savour Neil Littman visits Karak Chaii, a South Indian street food chain with a new branch in Enfield Town https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27134

Council axes plans for cycling route between Palmers Green and New Southgate Move comes amid "review of council's priorities" under minority Conservative administration but the decision has b https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-axes-plans-for-cycling-route-between-palmers-green-and-new-southgate/

Devolution drive 'must not ignore London boroughs' Conservatives urge Labour government to include borough councils and not just devolve power to City Hall https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/devolution-drive-must-not-ignore-london-boroughs/

'Dangerous' illegal parking by parents picking up pupils prompts CCTV pledge The Dispatch recently witnessed scores of cars parked illegally by parents on pavements outside two schools https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/dangerous-illegal-parking-by-parents-picking-up-pupils-prompts-cctv-pledge/

Trent Park event to raise awareness of executions in Iran The 5km race aims to show solidarity with people facing human rights violations https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/trent-park-event-to-raise-awareness-of-executions-in-iran/

Labour slam council move to create new civic centre role – with higher salary than the prime minister's The Labour group leader said he was “seriously concerned” about https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/labour-slam-council-move-to-create-new-civic-centre-role-with-higher-salary-than-the-prime-ministers/

Cleaning boss completes coastal jet ski charity adventure Lee Robinson, who works in Enfield Island Village, rode more than 7,000 miles around the UK coastline to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=27209

Three Green councillors confirm they voted against party's controversial 'Zionism is racism' motion The motion has sparked controversy in the past few days with several of https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/three-green-councillors-confirm-they-voted-against-partys-controversial-zionism-is-racism-motion/

Tory mayoral hopeful vows to resist any 'anti-London' decisions by Burnham government James Cleverly is the frontrunner to become the Conservative Party's candidate for London mayor in https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/tory-mayoral-hopeful-vows-to-resist-any-anti-london-decisions-by-burnham-government/

Enfield mayor apologises after chauffeur-driven car caught parked in disabled bay Conservative mayor Emma Supple said she did not know the mistake had been made while she was attending a https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-mayor-apologises-after-chauffeur-driven-car-caught-parked-in-disabled-bay/