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Councillors debate whether civic centre finances are 'robust' – or simply 'bust'
Labour administration defends high debt levels while Conservatives slam "reckless spending" after the council's auditors staged an intervention aimed at reducing financial risk
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Labour administration defends high debt levels while Conservatives slam "reckless spending" after the council's auditors staged an intervention aimed at reducing financial risk
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Councillors debate whether civic centre finances are 'robust' – or simply 'bust'
Labour administration defends high debt levels while Conservatives slam "reckless spending" after the council's auditors staged an intervention aimed at reducing financial risk
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Councillors debate whether civic centre finances are 'robust' – or simply 'bust'
Labour administration defends high debt levels while Conservatives slam "reckless spending" after the council's auditors staged an intervention aimed at reducing financial risk
enfielddispatch.co.uk/councillors-...
Labour administration defends high debt levels while Conservatives slam "reckless spending" after the council's auditors staged an intervention aimed at reducing financial risk
enfielddispatch.co.uk/councillors-...
Winchmore Hill Residents' Association meeting addresses big local issues
Neil Littman on the main topics of interest arising from last week's annual general meeting
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Neil Littman on the main topics of interest arising from last week's annual general meeting
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Winchmore Hill Residents' Association meeting addresses big local issues
Neil Littman on the main topics of interest arising from last week's annual general meeting
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Winchmore Hill Residents' Association meeting addresses big local issues
Neil Littman on the main topics of interest arising from last week's annual general meeting
enfielddispatch.co.uk/winchmore-hi...
Neil Littman on the main topics of interest arising from last week's annual general meeting
enfielddispatch.co.uk/winchmore-hi...
Extra evening trains set to serve eastern Enfield from December
The upcoming timetable change by Greater Anglia will benefit passengers using Brimsdown and Meridian Water stations
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The upcoming timetable change by Greater Anglia will benefit passengers using Brimsdown and Meridian Water stations
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Extra evening trains set to serve eastern Enfield from December
The upcoming timetable change by Greater Anglia will benefit passengers using Brimsdown and Meridian Water stations
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Extra evening trains set to serve eastern Enfield from December
The upcoming timetable change by Greater Anglia will benefit passengers using Brimsdown and Meridian Water stations
enfielddispatch.co.uk/extra-evenin...
The upcoming timetable change by Greater Anglia will benefit passengers using Brimsdown and Meridian Water stations
enfielddispatch.co.uk/extra-evenin...
Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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Enfield leisure centres open their doors for free taster sessions
The open weekend includes free adult and junior gym sessions and fitness classes
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The open weekend includes free adult and junior gym sessions and fitness classes
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Enfield leisure centres open their doors for free taster sessions
The open weekend includes free adult and junior gym sessions and fitness classes
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Enfield leisure centres open their doors for free taster sessions
The open weekend includes free adult and junior gym sessions and fitness classes
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22830
The open weekend includes free adult and junior gym sessions and fitness classes
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22830
Broomfield Park volunteers celebrate successful year
Richard McKeever on the progress made by the Friends of Broomfield Park group across 2025
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Richard McKeever on the progress made by the Friends of Broomfield Park group across 2025
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Broomfield Park volunteers celebrate successful year
Richard McKeever on the progress made by the Friends of Broomfield Park group across 2025
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Broomfield Park volunteers celebrate successful year
Richard McKeever on the progress made by the Friends of Broomfield Park group across 2025
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Richard McKeever on the progress made by the Friends of Broomfield Park group across 2025
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Christmas lights events mark starts of festive season in Enfield
Free events are taking place in Edmonton, Enfield Town and Palmers Green over the next few weeks
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Free events are taking place in Edmonton, Enfield Town and Palmers Green over the next few weeks
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Christmas lights events mark starts of festive season in Enfield
Free events are taking place in Edmonton, Enfield Town and Palmers Green over the next few weeks
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Christmas lights events mark starts of festive season in Enfield
Free events are taking place in Edmonton, Enfield Town and Palmers Green over the next few weeks
enfielddispatch.co.uk/christmas-li...
Free events are taking place in Edmonton, Enfield Town and Palmers Green over the next few weeks
enfielddispatch.co.uk/christmas-li...
Young people encouraged to set sail in Edmonton
Edmonton Sea Cadets, which recently moved to its new home at Eco Park House, is looking for young people with a sense of adventure
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Edmonton Sea Cadets, which recently moved to its new home at Eco Park House, is looking for young people with a sense of adventure
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Young people encouraged to set sail in Edmonton
Edmonton Sea Cadets, which recently moved to its new home at Eco Park House, is looking for young people with a sense of adventure
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Young people encouraged to set sail in Edmonton
Edmonton Sea Cadets, which recently moved to its new home at Eco Park House, is looking for young people with a sense of adventure
enfielddispatch.co.uk/young-people...
Edmonton Sea Cadets, which recently moved to its new home at Eco Park House, is looking for young people with a sense of adventure
enfielddispatch.co.uk/young-people...
Just six affordable homes start construction in Enfield since April
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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Just six affordable homes start construction in Enfield since April
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Just six affordable homes start construction in Enfield since April
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
enfielddispatch.co.uk/just-six-aff...
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
enfielddispatch.co.uk/just-six-aff...
Enfield's diverse cultures invited to 'share experiences' at special event
Enfield Racial Equality Council is leading on a new lottery-funded project which aims to foster stronger connections between different cultures
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Enfield Racial Equality Council is leading on a new lottery-funded project which aims to foster stronger connections between different cultures
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Enfield's diverse cultures invited to 'share experiences' at special event
Enfield Racial Equality Council is leading on a new lottery-funded project which aims to foster stronger connections between different cultures
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Enfield's diverse cultures invited to 'share experiences' at special event
Enfield Racial Equality Council is leading on a new lottery-funded project which aims to foster stronger connections between different cultures
enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfields-div...
Enfield Racial Equality Council is leading on a new lottery-funded project which aims to foster stronger connections between different cultures
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Local projects awarded Meridian Water community grants
The second round of the Meridian Water Community Chest scheme handed out £333,000 in total to 24 organisations
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The second round of the Meridian Water Community Chest scheme handed out £333,000 in total to 24 organisations
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Local projects awarded Meridian Water community grants
The second round of the Meridian Water Community Chest scheme handed out £333,000 in total to 24 organisations
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Local projects awarded Meridian Water community grants
The second round of the Meridian Water Community Chest scheme handed out £333,000 in total to 24 organisations
enfielddispatch.co.uk/local-projec...
The second round of the Meridian Water Community Chest scheme handed out £333,000 in total to 24 organisations
enfielddispatch.co.uk/local-projec...
Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
enfielddispatch.co.uk/reforms-asse...
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
enfielddispatch.co.uk/reforms-asse...
Christmas market this weekend in Enfield Town
Festive stalls from local businesses selling a range of gift items will be on offer
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Festive stalls from local businesses selling a range of gift items will be on offer
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Christmas market this weekend in Enfield Town
Festive stalls from local businesses selling a range of gift items will be on offer
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Christmas market this weekend in Enfield Town
Festive stalls from local businesses selling a range of gift items will be on offer
enfielddispatch.co.uk/christmas-ma...
Festive stalls from local businesses selling a range of gift items will be on offer
enfielddispatch.co.uk/christmas-ma...
Why we remain a monthly publication
Dispatch editor James Cracknell on the difficulties of sustaining a print newspaper in London
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Dispatch editor James Cracknell on the difficulties of sustaining a print newspaper in London
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Why we remain a monthly publication
Dispatch editor James Cracknell on the difficulties of sustaining a print newspaper in London
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Why we remain a monthly publication
Dispatch editor James Cracknell on the difficulties of sustaining a print newspaper in London
enfielddispatch.co.uk/why-we-remai...
Dispatch editor James Cracknell on the difficulties of sustaining a print newspaper in London
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Council leader of accused of 'rank hypocrisy' over garden centres
While horticultural businesses at Crews Hill face compulsory purchase by Enfield Council, a Green Belt farm connected to the council leader seeks to build a garden centre
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While horticultural businesses at Crews Hill face compulsory purchase by Enfield Council, a Green Belt farm connected to the council leader seeks to build a garden centre
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November 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Council leader of accused of 'rank hypocrisy' over garden centres
While horticultural businesses at Crews Hill face compulsory purchase by Enfield Council, a Green Belt farm connected to the council leader seeks to build a garden centre
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While horticultural businesses at Crews Hill face compulsory purchase by Enfield Council, a Green Belt farm connected to the council leader seeks to build a garden centre
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22747
Supporting young folk musicians
Richard McKeever from Bowes Park Folk Club on an initiative offering paid performance slots for musicians aged under 30
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Richard McKeever from Bowes Park Folk Club on an initiative offering paid performance slots for musicians aged under 30
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Supporting young folk musicians
Richard McKeever from Bowes Park Folk Club on an initiative offering paid performance slots for musicians aged under 30
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Supporting young folk musicians
Richard McKeever from Bowes Park Folk Club on an initiative offering paid performance slots for musicians aged under 30
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22743
Richard McKeever from Bowes Park Folk Club on an initiative offering paid performance slots for musicians aged under 30
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22743
Terror attack was shocking but not surprising
Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue
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Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue
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Terror attack was shocking but not surprising
Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Terror attack was shocking but not surprising
Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22738
Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue
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Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
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The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
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Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-told...
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-told...
Pensioner remains in 'life-threatening' condition after Ponders End robbery
An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
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An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
enfielddispatch.co.uk/pensioner-re...
Pensioner remains in 'life-threatening' condition after Ponders End robbery
An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Pensioner remains in 'life-threatening' condition after Ponders End robbery
An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
enfielddispatch.co.uk/pensioner-re...
An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
enfielddispatch.co.uk/pensioner-re...
Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office
Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
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Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22752
Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office
Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office
Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22752
Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=22752
Free health and wellbeing event in Ponders End next week
Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
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Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
enfielddispatch.co.uk/free-health-...
Free health and wellbeing event in Ponders End next week
Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Free health and wellbeing event in Ponders End next week
Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
enfielddispatch.co.uk/free-health-...
Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
enfielddispatch.co.uk/free-health-...
Big boost for affordable housing Southgate
Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
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Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
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Big boost for affordable housing Southgate
Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Big boost for affordable housing Southgate
Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
enfielddispatch.co.uk/big-boost-fo...
Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
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Council warned about water main at Meridian Water six years ago
The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
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The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
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Council warned about water main at Meridian Water six years ago
The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Council warned about water main at Meridian Water six years ago
The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-warn...
The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-warn...
Busiest Bonfire Night in nearly a decade for London Fire Brigade
The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
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The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
enfielddispatch.co.uk/busiest-bonf...
Busiest Bonfire Night in nearly a decade for London Fire Brigade
The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Busiest Bonfire Night in nearly a decade for London Fire Brigade
The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
enfielddispatch.co.uk/busiest-bonf...
The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
enfielddispatch.co.uk/busiest-bonf...
Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport
Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
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Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-has-...
Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport
Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport
Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-has-...
Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-has-...