Category: News

Our latest newsletter has now been published and you can download a copy from our newsletters page. Continue reading

After resisting library closures for many years when other local authorities were busy with them, LBE now looks set to follow the trend. The Council have published a draft Strategy for the Library Service which sets out proposals to close eight libraries: Bullsmoor, Enfield Highway, Enfield Island Village, Bowes Road,… Continue reading

In early August the Council submitted the local plan for Examination. This was accompanied by publishing the list of representations made, both by residents and organisations. The Society, together with other local groups who campaigned to encourage people to take part in the final consultation, have now notified the Programme… Continue reading

The Council have released the news today that the Local Plan has been sent to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for independent Examination. This is a significant moment in the time-line of the Local Plan and means that within a few weeks Examination will start…. Continue reading

As expected, the new Government has released information which will be used to set “mandatory” targets for housing for all local authorities. The impact of this on Enfield and the draft Local Plan is not yet known, but could increase the housing demand in LBE and put pressure on the… Continue reading