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Edmonton A10 Skatepark update – huge progress

May 13, 2023 Parks Comments Off on Edmonton A10 Skatepark update – huge progress

Firstly congratulations to Enfield Chace and Enfield Grammer School for amazing mural artwork at the Skatepark. As background, back in October I flagged with the Council that the skatepark was very grey and needed brightening up. From this the Council commissioned a local artist who has consulted with skatepark users.

Still more work to be done at the Skatepark and spotted a few issues that will take up with the Council.
Since March 2021 I have been raising the neglected condition of the skatepark with Enfield Council. This has involved a lot of time and effort including many site visits – but we have now seen significant progress made in two years.
It is now looking much better. Improvements secured:
🚜 Area torn up during cemetery expansion (pictured right) now resurfaced as above.
🚮 New bins installed and regular litter picking of the site.
🕳Potholes near ramps repaired.
🌳Maintenance works on the trees/bushes/grass.
✅ New fencing barrier installed.
🌿 Planting area created.
❗️Graffiti continues to be removed from old toilet building / ramps. Some had swear words.
If anyone has ideas of how we can improve the site further please let me know.

Further improvements at Bush Hill Gardens.

March 24, 2023 Parks Comments Off on Further improvements at Bush Hill Gardens.

Pleased to report extra benches have now been installed and with new lidded bins going in. We now have a total of seven benches – rather than just one!

The park opposite Ridge Avenue Library has gone through a raft of improvements since Cllr Fallart, Gregory and myself started pressing the Council for improvements.

This has taken a lot of work; but we are getting there.

Replacement noticeboards are on order and hoping that the water feature can be brought back into use.

Success! Bury Lodge Park – pavements repairs started

March 18, 2023 Parks Comments Off on Success! Bury Lodge Park – pavements repairs started

For many years with the Friends of Bury Lodge Park I have pressed the Council to repair the pavements around the playing field (beyond the pergolas). These have been in a worsening state for a very long time.

Last year the Council agreed to a £30k fund to address this with works in November – this did not happen – and I have been chasing ever since.

Delighted to say the contractors were booked and the works have now commenced.

Edmonton A10 Skatepark – great progress made!

December 1, 2022 Parks, Parks & Green spaces Comments Off on Edmonton A10 Skatepark – great progress made!

Since March 2021 I have been raising the neglected condition of the skatepark with Enfield Council. This has involved a lot of time and effort including many site visits – but we have now seen significant progress made. It is now looking much better.

  • Area torn up during cemetery expansion resurfaced.
  • New bins installed and regular litter picking of the site.
  • Potholes near ramps repaired.
  • Maintenance works on the trees/bushes/grass.
  • New fencing barrier installed.
  • Planting area created.
  • Graffiti continues to be removed from old toilet building / ramps. Some had swear words.
  • Artist commissioned to work with community and skatepark groups to create artwork on the skatepark ramps / equipment.
  • Also requested benches to be installed.

If anyone has ideas of how we can improve the site further please let me know.

November 25, 2022 Parks Comments Off on

Since March 2021 I have been raising the neglected condition of the skatepark with Enfield Council. This has involved a lot of time and effort including many site visits – but we have now seen significant progress made. It is now looking much better.

Area torn up during cemetery expansion resurfaced.

New bins installed and regular litter picking of the site.

Potholes near ramps repaired.

Maintenance works on the trees/bushes/grass.

✅ New fencing barrier installed.

Planting area created.

❗️Graffiti continues to be removed from old toilet building / ramps. Some had swear words.

Artist commissioned to work with community and skatepark groups to create artwork on the skatepark ramps / equipment.

Also requested benches to be installed.

If anyone has ideas of how we can improve the site further please let me know.

Salmon Brook barriers repaired – Campaign success

July 8, 2022 Parks Comments Off on Salmon Brook barriers repaired – Campaign success

Pleased to report that after many months of pressing Enfield Council for action; that the Salmons Brook barriers have now been repaired.

This was clearly a concern to many due to the safety issues.

 

Labour neglect of Edmonton A10 Skatepark

June 24, 2022 Parks Comments Off on Labour neglect of Edmonton A10 Skatepark

It is a disgrace that Enfield Labour run Council continues to neglect the A10 Edmonton Skatepark.

Today we had a site visit and continue to raise this to a senior level at the Council.

Many issues about the conditions and maintenance at the skatepark still remain. As you know I have been pressing the Council for action since last year.

Along with Councillor Peter Fallart and Councillor Pat Gregory – we will keep pressing Enfield Labour run Council to account – as our youngsters deserve better.

 

A10 Edmonton Skatepark update

May 28, 2022 Parks Comments Off on A10 Edmonton Skatepark update

Many issues about the condition and maintenance at the skatepark still remain. As you know I have been pressing the Council for action since last year.

I have now escalated this issue at Enfield Council.

I will post an update in due course. Issues include; safety of skate surface/area, rubbish/litter need clearing, pavement access in need of repair and graffiti/tags.

Bury Lodge Gardens maintenance

August 28, 2021 Parks Comments Off on Bury Lodge Gardens maintenance

We are continuing to chase Enfield Council on the pergolas still being shut since last year and deteriorating state of the pavements. In addition to outstanding playground repairs.

A10 Skatepark – site visit update

August 28, 2021 Parks Comments Off on A10 Skatepark – site visit update

Councillor Fallart and myself visited the A10 Edmonton Skatepark.

After FIVE months of chasing Enfield Council on safety and maintenance issues, disappointed to still be chasing – but will not stop until ALL issues resolved.

Some of the issues include:

*Part of Skatepark tarmac covered with stones/gravel – following Council using as an access point.

*Litter everywhere.

*Floodlights not working.

*Trees and grass needing to be cut back.(ACTIONED)

As Bush Hill Park Councillors we will keep pursuing this matter until the Skatepark is safe and clean for the Skatepark users.

 

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