We must save Church Street Recreation Ground, Haselbury in Enfield Borough. The Enfield Labour run Council Local Plan includes a proposal for a Crematorium Incinerator there. Video is of me
Tax hikes and cuts – as Enfield Labour run Council is on the brink of bankruptcy
Calling out the Labour Administration for cuts and tax increases due to being at the brink of bankruptcy. Enfield Labour Council Budget Meeting 2024. #Enfield #Edmonton #BushHillPark #Southbury #Highfield #GrangePark
Labour Broken Promise on Council Tax Support – over 31,000 low income households now worse off
Speaking against the Enfield Labour Council Administration reducing Council Tax Support to over 31,000 low income households. Listen as I speak with Labour heckling. Voted through by 29 Labour Councillors
UPDATE: A10 Speeding, noise and borough car meets public meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended the public meeting this week. On the panel was representatives from the Police, Council officers, Transport for London (TfL), GLA Member Joanne McCartney, Councillor
A10 dangerous speeding, illegally modified cars and unlicensed car meets update.
Car Parks: The concrete installation has now been completed at the Colosseum Car Park (former B&Q). After the initial 63 blocks were installed – there was a smaller car meet
Bush Hill Park Tree Watch – progress!
As previously posted, I have been pressing the Council on the unacceptable net loss of street trees across Bush Hill Park Ward.Given the Council has declared a Climate Emergency we should be seeing a visible and sustained increase of trees across Bush Hill Park Ward.
Efforts have included putting a question to Council Cabinet Member. They are now looking to redress the loss – watch this space.
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.
Campaign for Raglan School 20mph limit continues
Raglan School Road Safety Update
➡️ We continue to call for 20mph School speed limits at the Amberley Road and Raglan Road entrances. The call has been ongoing since 2018 and we not stop until this is secured. Currently only Wellington Road has a School time 20mph limit.
➡️ Add your support emailing Traffic@Enfield.gov.uk and please feel welcome to copy me in Cllr.James.Hockney@Enfield.gov.uk ➡️ Four years ago the community successfully secured the Zebra crossing and extended zig zag lines on Wellington Road.
➡️ We would like to see School walk to School project (known as walking buses) to encourage walking and reducing car use. Sadly there is £0 funding from the Council.
➡️ There have been complaints about anti social parking and we regularly contact parking enforcement about this. This occurs on many roads and most complaints are about Wellington Road and Manor Way. If you see anti social / illegal parking please contact parking enforcement.
We will not rest until there is a 20mph speed limit on Raglan Road and Amberley Road.
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.
Call for A10 action grows
We continue to press the issue of tackling A10 speeding.
In the last week we received front page coverage in the Enfield Independent Newspaper.
Our call is for average speed 📸cameras network between Southbury Road junction / Great Cambridge Road roundabout like the northern section of the A10.
Please sign the petition. https://www.change.org/p/sadiq-khan-enfield-average-speed-cameras-for-a10-southbury-road-junction-to-great-cambridge-road-roundabout
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 road safety petition has passed 1,000 signatures! 👍
We continue to press the issue of tackling A10 speeding.
Our call is for average speed 📸cameras network between Southbury Road junction / Great Cambridge Road roundabout like the northern section of the A10.
Please sign the petition. https://www.change.org/p/sadiq-khan-enfield-average-speed-cameras-for-a10-southbury-road-junction-to-great-cambridge-road-roundabout
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.
Bush Hill Park – Tree Watch
As previously posted, I have been pressing the Council on the unacceptable net loss of street trees across Bush Hill Park Ward.
Given the Council has declared a Climate Emergency we should be seeing a visible and sustained increase of trees across Bush Hill Park Ward. This has included inquiries to ascertain numbers of trees cut down during April to December, tree planting season plan and the corresponding roads.
Sadly with only 14 street trees being planted in this years planting season across the whole of Bush Hill Park Ward; means the overwhelming majority of roads are not getting any new trees. In summary the current financial year (2021/22) 18 roads has seen a net loss of trees. With the greatest net loss on Queen Anne’s Place of seven trees. Seven roads have seen a net gain with Halstead Road being the highest with a net gain of three trees.
If you had any trees cut down on your road in the last month or any going forward, please let me know. As we still have four months of the financial year left to run we will have to see how many more trees are cut down. I will keep pressing that all trees are replaced and that we have an overall net gain of trees.
Edmonton Cemetery maintenance update
Many residents have raised concerns about the poor maintenance condition of Edmonton Cemetery.
Following this Cllr Fallart and I made a site visit.
Some of the main issues were;
Complaint about War Memorial visibility.
They will look into the visibility of the War Memorials. When I have more information from the Council intend to provide an update.
Potholes on roads and paths.
The Council confirmed the repairs for pot holes within the cemetery are scheduled for repair with their contractor.
Bin emptying on site.
Confirmed the bins are emptied twice a day. Council will monitor and see if an increase in frequency is required.
Overgrown hedgerows at front of Church Street entrance.
Council confirmed that all hedgerows will be trimmed and reduced where necessary during the next few weeks, and again prior to 
the nesting period of 2022.
Overgrown grass/shrubs around graves.
Council said that grass growth has been significant this season, so while the original Service Level Agreement had been achieved, the grass can look untidy after the cemetery has been completed, due to growth rate. They will continue to cut the grass for 2021 until the growth has been addressed.
The shrubs surrounding the grave stones will be pruned as part of the winter maintenance schedule.
When I have more news, I will provide an additional update.
