GLA signals support for Southgate Office Village plans
A report issued by the GLA has indicated that the Authority is in favour of the controversial application to redevelop Southgate Office Village. Read more
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Campaigners warn that North London NHS reorganisation is linked to privatisation agenda
Local NHS campaigners are warning that the merger of five North London clinical comissioning groups (CCGs), due to occur in April, is linked to moves to ration healthcare services and increase the participation of American healthcare corporations in the management of the NHS.
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There is no Planet B: What the candidates say about the climate crisis
Enfield Climate Action Forum has recorded audio interviews about tacking the climate crisis with candidates standing for election in the three Enfield constituencies.
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Literature, art appreciation, geology, history, film and music courses starting in January
Details of new courses run by WEA Enfield and Southgate start in January.
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Mums for Lungs: London's toxic air
The Mums for Lungs campaign has published an updated version of its London's Toxic Air flyer, intended primarily for distribution at school Christmas fairs, but useful for informing everyone about the problem of air pollution in the capital and ways in which individuals can help reduce pollution and their exposure to dirty air.
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Which candidates have taken the Climate Action Pledge?
How do political parties measure up to the challenges posed by the climate emergency, which require urgent and very radical measures? Friends of the Earth have examined the manifestos to find out. Locally, they want us to ask our candidates to take the Climate Action Pledge.
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Parents planning protest over uncertain future of Bowes Southgate Green school
Parents of children at Bowes Southgate Green school are planning to protest on Friday about Enfield Council's failure to provide assurances about securing a permanent home for the school.
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Classes and workshops at Stitch!
A list of classes and workshops at Stitch! in Green Lanes, Palmers Green.
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GLA signals support for Southgate Office Village plans
A report issued by the GLA has indicated that the Authority is in favour of the controversial application to redevelop Southgate Office Village.
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Playing away: PG's celebrated panto performers
Two theatrical groups who have entertained Palmers Green's children for many decades at the Intimate Theatre are staging their 2019 pantos in new venues in Tottenham and Chingford.
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Council consulting on modifications to parking and loading arrangements along the A105
After assessing feedback received during the six month-long consultation period, Enfield Council is consulting on some minor modifications to the experimental traffic orders relating to parking and loading restrictions along the A105 adjacent to the cycle lanes. The modifications would provide additional parking and loading points in Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, and in Village Road, Enfield.
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'School streets' for two local primaries
Enfield Council has notified its intention to create 'school streets' for two primary schools - Oakthorpe in Palmers Green and St Monica's in Southgate.
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Donate new toys to the Zebras charity to give to vulnerable children
Each year at Christmas time Zebras Children and Adults Charity supports some of the most vulnerable children within the London Borough of Enfield. The families they support are not only living with disability but are facing poverty, and are therefore not able to provide the magical experience for their children that others can.
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Civic Trust restates opposition to Southgate Office Village redevelopment proposals
Southgate District Civic Trust has restated its commitment to fight proposals for a development incorporating three towers, including one 17 storeys high, close to the Southgate Circus Conservation Area, and has launched a campaign to raise money to help it argue its case at a planning panel to be held next month. Revised proposals submitted by the developer last week include a reduction in the height of the towers, but not by a large enough amount to satisfy opponents. Read more
Southgate pub demolished illegally
Southgate District Civic Trust have reported that a pub in the Southgate Circus conservation area has been demolished without planning permission having been obtained. Read more
Historic England updates advice on conservation areas
Historic England has published a revised version of its Advice Note on Conservation Area Appraisal, Designation and Management Read more
Replacing or refurbishing windows in an Edwardian house
The Friends of the Lakes Estate Conservation Area have published a guide to replacing or refurbishing windows. Read more
Making improvements and renovations: Windows
Advice about windows in keeping with the conservation area Read more
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