Council 'ignoring its own advice' on tall buildings in Enfield Town The Enfield Society warns of risk of "substantial harm" to St Andrew's Church from building heights included in the Local Plan enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-igno...

Join us at 12.30pm on Thu 13/11 for a lunchtime webinar about the 21,000 home New Town proposed for Enfield’s Green Belt. Free session, but you will need to register for the details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/smoke-and-mirrors-enfield-new-town-tickets-1837532131069

We are asking Londoners to challenge politicians, the media + other commentators. This is not about 'build baby build'. It's about making housing affordable again. That cannot be done simply by building houses. See our Letter to London (6/6) www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/a-lette...

This approach is a lose-lose-lose scenario. We lose our countryside. We fail to solve the housing crisis. We ignore opportunities for inner city regeneration. Join our free webinar on 13th November to find out out more (5/6) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/smoke-and-...

#Enfield's build-rate has been under 1,000 dwellings pa recently. It will be 10 years before current planning permissions are built + another 10 before other #brownfield sites have been used. There is no need to build on the #GreenBelt + it won't solve the housing crisis... (4/6)

There is huge amounts of #brownfield land in #Enfield lying idle, such as the Meridian Water development. London boroughs have already granted planning permission for almost 300,000 homes in London that are yet to be built. In Enfield that number is around 8,000-10,000... (3/6)

#Enfield's #HousingCrisis isn't about the number of homes, it's about lack of #AffordableHousing. Building new housing does not bring down house prices, get people out of temporary accommodation, bring down private rents, tackle unsafe conditions or solve overcrowding... (2/6)

Building more homes, especially high-cost ones on #GreenBelt land, won’t solve the affordable housing crisis. Please help us challenge the ‘housebuilding’ narrative by sharing the facts. See our letter to London below. (2/2) www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/a-lette...

This week @enfieldsociety.bsky.social and Enfield RoadWatch are brilliantly defending Enfield's #GreenBelt + historic #EnfieldChase at the Local Plan hearings. The council says building on the Green Belt will solve Enfield's housing crisis. But... (1/6)

Broomfield House Trust confirms closure as building faces demolition Volunteers will instead work on the project to create a memorial for the site in Palmers Green enfielddispatch.co.uk/broomfield-h...

www.pgweb.uk/event?unlock... A guided 90-minute walk in Broomfield Park to discover some of the oldest, most notable and most interesting trees in the park.

www.pgweb.uk/news/148-com... Are you a member of a local community group or a locally based creative? Interested in putting on an outdoor event that would be one of a series celebrating Southgate? Southgate District Civic Voice have some funds to pay for events between now and June.

We join @enfieldsociety.bsky.social and Enfield RoadWatch in strongly opposing the Government’s recommendation for a #NewTown to be built on top of #Enfield's #GreenBelt. Particularly when large #brownfield sites in the borough remain undeveloped. (1/2) enfieldroadwatch.co.uk/uncategorize...

Enfield Society’s John Cole has been selected as one of 12 Community Champions to join the new Enfield Town Steering Group, an independent organisation bringing together business, community, and public sector partners to deliver a shared vision for Enfield Town: enfieldsociety.org.uk/2025/10/26/e...

We’ve received reports and photos from members showing the destruction of a substantial hedgerow on Vicarage Farm, within the Royal Enfield Rifles Site and Woodland Borough SINC Please note: Merryhills Way remains open and accessible.

Govt plans up to 21,000 homes on Enfield’s Green Belt at Crews Hill & Chase Park – double the Local Plan. 15,000+ objections already. Brownfield sites like Meridian Water remain undeveloped — why sacrifice historic Enfield Chase? enfieldsociety.org.uk/2025/09/29/e...

🚨Council drops plan for car park charges at forty hill. enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-drop...

To take part,view the Council’s Information Boards for each site, then complete the online “Let’s Talk” survey.Both Crews Hill and Chase Park have separate surveys. More info is available via Enfield Council’s website. letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/chcp/surveys... letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/chcp/surveys...

Enfield Council is running consultations (8–21 Sept) on housing masterplans for Crews Hill and Chase Park (Vicarage Farm). A drop-in session takes place 17 Sept, 3–7pm at Enfield Central Library. Details on the Council website. More details below👇 letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/CHCP

🚨 OnLondon reports the Gov’s New Town Taskforce may announce new settlement sites this month — and Crews Hill could be one. Dave Hill will chair a Housing Debate at the Dugdale next Monday. Big changes may be coming for Enfield. #CrewsHill #Enfield enfieldsociety.org.uk/event/talk-t...

Enfield Council plans parking charges at Forty Hall, aiming to cut congestion & support sustainability. With limited public transport, some locals are concerned. Share your views via Enfield Council’s site or email [email protected]. letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/fortyhall-ca...

The colourful - but controversial - mural now adorning Enfield Town Library. enfielddispatch.co.uk/colourful-ne...

🚨 Volunteers say they’re now “paying to volunteer” after Enfield Council suddenly stopped covering insurance for friends of parks groups, calling it an “extra burden.” Full story here: #Enfield #LocalNews #Community enfielddispatch.co.uk/friends-of-p...

We’ll be at Enfield Market Square this Sunday 8th June, 12–4pm! Chat with us about the Local Plan or any local concerns. Grab a footpaths map or heritage walk leaflet too! 👋 Come say hi! #Enfield #LocalPlan #HaveYourSay

The Enfield Society Summer Newsletter is out! Featuring updates on the felled ancient oak at Whitewebbs Park, Spurs lease planning conditions, a new street furniture project, Broomfield Park changes, mosaic restoration at Enfield Chase, and Baker Street history. enfieldsociety.org.uk/newsletters/...

History, community, and a gentle stroll through time 👣 Come along this Sunday 25th May for a free Heritage Walk through Enfield’s historic centre. 📍 Starts at 10am from Library Green, ends around 11:45 in town. 💬 Reserve your place at : [email protected]

History, community, and a gentle stroll through time 👣 Come along this Sunday 25th May for a free Heritage Walk through Enfield’s historic centre. 📍 Starts at 10am from Library Green, ends around 11:45 in town. 💬 Reserve your place at : [email protected]

How to get involved and give your views:

The SDCV AGM followed by ADRIAN DAY talk on PALMERS GREEN HERITAGE TRAIL Sat 10 May 2.30pm-Walker Lower Hall, 7 The Green, N14 7EG Palmers Green, an Edwardian suburb, with a surprising number of listed and locally-listed buildings. Plus the Harry Potter triple-decker Knight Bus. ALL WELCOME

Khan to be 'honest' with Londoners that Green Belt housing is 'needed' The London mayor has put his full backing behind building on Green Belt despite vowing to protect it for his first eight years at City Hall enfielddispatch.co.uk/khan-to-be-h...

As the Borough prepares to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we were sent this charming image of pupils and parents at a Victory Day Party held at Silver Street School (now the Aylward Academy) put on to celebrate the end of WW2. Photo credit: M.Sinfield

Celebrating the work of Southgate Green Association restoring the #Southgate stocks.

Great to see!

Wisteria heaven in Gentlemans Row today 💜💜

Several members have contacted us in recent days about earthworks underway on Vicarage Farm, Enfield Chase, and the apparent blocking of access to the Merryhills Way from Trentwood Side, off Slades Hill EN2..... 🧵

Labour councillor's dropped kerb to be reconsidered by planning committee Move comes despite internal council investigation finding there was "no misconduct or wrongdoing" when members approved the "unsafe" application last September enfielddispatch.co.uk/labour-counc...

The sad remains of the enormous, ancient oak tree on the SW edge of the Whitewebbs Toby Carvery car park which was inexplicably (and potentially illegally) felled by unknown contractors last week. Enfield Council's tree officer is investigating.....

The Friends of Gordon Hill Station (linked to The Enfield Society) gave away 200 cakes to morning travellers on Friday 4th April. 2025 marks 200 years since the world's first steam passenger railway began, and 4th April was 115th anniversary of the opening of GH Station in 1910. www.railway200.co.uk

Work has begun on the "Unlocking Broomfield" project: making-good the hoardings around the old Broomfield House, in preparation for a new community mural celebrating the history of the Park and House. There will be a public “Paint Jam” on Saturday 12th April (poster attached) - all welcome!

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the London Borough of Enfield, created on 1st April 1965 from the former municipal boroughs of Enfield, Edmonton and Southgate. Pictured is the crest of the new borough which incorporates elements of those from the three abolished boroughs.

Evening talk TONIGHT at our HQ Jubilee Hall, Monday 17th March, 7.30pm: Newbury Football Club talk Avril Nanton - The tale of a little known but massively important local football squad that made lasting waves for Enfield's black community. Free for Enfield Society members, £1 for visitors.

Livestreamed event: Enfield's Green Belt and the housing crisis - why 6000 residents are fighting back 12.30pm to 1.45pm Thu 27 Feb Online www.pgweb.uk/event?livest...

Open day at this incredible historic building in #Edmonton next Saturday, 28th February. All welcome!

Join Carol Fisk of Enfield RoadWatch and Andrew Lack of The Enfield Society for a CPRE webinar on Enfield's Local Plan and how we are trying to save the Green Belt. 12:30-1:30 next Thursday, February 27th To register go here: cpre-london.eventcube.io/events/71727... We hope to see you online!

A women’s football academy will be built over public green space and a former golf course after Enfield Council approves controversial plans by Tottenham Hotspur football club. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Tree planting opportunities! You are all invited to join Enfield Council in creating new woodland for Enfield Chase, just off The Ridgeway! The planned dates are: Jan 28 and 29 Feb 1, 4, 11, 14, 18, 22, 24. Full details and a sign up form here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/6pepFUM9xb...

At last week's Mayors Question Time, Sadiq Khan, whilst restating his "brownfield first" preference for development in London, announced a review of Green Belt land in the capital. @charleswright57.bsky.social reported this significant move for OnLondon: www.onlondon.co.uk/sadiq-khan-a....

Shop 'til you snowdrop Myddelton House Gardens is hosting its much-anticipated annual snowdrop sale this weekend enfielddispatch.co.uk/shop-til-you...