New Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is being urged to adopt a new vision for a Low Traffic Future, for the sake of the nation's health, wealth and wellbeing.
Two environmental groups have published their responses to a consultation on a draft version of a new waste strategy for north London. Enfield Climate Action Forum and Stop the Edmonton Incinerator Now both argue that the draft in its current form will not do enough to improve the amount of reusable materials that are recovered from household waste and relies too heavily on incineration, which by emitting greenhouse gases is exacerbating the climate emergency.
North London air pollution campaigner Ruth Fitzharris from Mums for Lungs explains why solid-fuel and wood burning stoves are injurious to health, affecting children in particular
The Palmers Green Action Team is calling on residents to oppose renewed attempts to obtain planning permission to convert a former bank into gambling venue. The deadline for objecting is 15th January.
There will be frequency enhancements to local bus services 121, 329, W6 and W4 beginning next week or on 1st February. The biggest improvements will be to the W6 evening service.
Jenny Arkwright, the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for Palmers Green ward, has sent a link to the January 2025 virtual ward panel survey, designed to discover what types of crime and anti-social behaviour most concern the ward's residents and businesses.
The wonderful Enfield charity Cooking Champions have published the highlights of their achievements in 2024. They have big plans for 2025, but like other small charities can't assume that they will survive the year. You too can help write their next chapter, by volunteering, donating or simply spreading the message.
A new free RSA Trust-funded Inspiring Women Start Up Programme course begins in February, aimed at empowering women in Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest to develop their idea and start a business.
'Micromobility bays' for rental e-bikes are being installed in streets in Enfield borough south of the North Circular Road, to support a trial in Haringey. The bays form part of a drive by Transport for London to tackle the problem of hire bikes littering pavements and causing obstructions and hazards.
