This article by Stephen Gilburt was first published by The Enfield Society in newsletter 228, Winter 2022. In the 1830s Nonconformists, including members of the Zion Chapel, the adjacent Chase Side Chapel and the Baker Street Meeting House raised £350 to build a non-denominational school in Chase Side. It was… Continue reading
The Council intend to offer a 25 year lease to Spurs on part of Whitewebbs Park. The plans are now formally out for a 1 month consultation allowing the public to submit objections. The Friends of Whitewebbs Park have provide the following information on some of the issues and the… Continue reading
The Local Government Information Unit (see lgiu.org) has issued a 13 page reported entitled Briefing: Local listing – securing the future for heritage assets. The document sets out the advantages for local authorities having a Local List and follows funding from the UK Government in 2022 which has allowed 22… Continue reading
In view of the rail strike and continuing very cold weather we have decided to cancel the St Albans walk. Footpaths and pavements in the St Albans area are very slippery and the situation is unlikely to improve before the weekend Our next walk, as set out in the Winter… Continue reading
Today’s Enfield Independent has a formal announcement from Enfield Council of it’s intention to dispose of Whitewebbs by issuing a Lease to Spurs. The formal notice can be viewed on the Council’s own website (enfield.gov.uk/publicnotices). Formal objections need to be registered with the Council no later than 23:59 on Sunday… Continue reading
