Absence makes the heart grow fonder?

I can’t believe I haven’t blogged so long. Been a manic time with job hunting and a referendum – I was a yes person and we did lose.

Knife crime in Enfield

A 15-year-old was stabbed to death in Edmonton on Sunday and, it’s sad to say, that at four teenage stabbings this year London is experiencing fewer such incidents than in recent years, so far.

Pinkham Way waste site proposals

A new waste plant is planned as part of the North London Waste Plan at a site bordering Enfield, Haringey and Barnet. The proposals are being met with mixed reactions in the boroughs, outlined here.

Asda and Chase Side update

The work that is causing reduced parking and orange barriers around the Asda delivery entrance is to allow for a turntable to be installed so that delivery lorries can turn more easily.

Thoughts with Japan

I know this is a local site but following the weekend’s earthquake, tsuanmi and aftershocks I just wanted to reflect on Japan and the challenges it faces.

Oyster overcharges Enfield commuters

Commuters are being overcharged more than £1 million a week when using Oyster, with overcharging occurring at every tube and train station across the capital. Find out how much your local station charged by emailing me or commenting below.

Enfield’s Fairtrade Fortnight

It some how slipped my mind that it’s currently Fairtrade Fortnight and then I picked up a brochure listing the Fairtrade shops and cafes of Enfield.

Morning at market

Spent a lovely morning at the Palmers Green Community Market, which seems to be growing and, I’m told, has a new website coming soon.

Asda Southgate – what’s going on?

As a commuter I walk to the tube station at Southgate every day and often have to walk in the road as Asda’s delivery lorries block the way. This last week or so has been even worse as orange barriers are up on both sides of the road and articulated lorries have to reverse into the delivery area, holding up traffic and pedestrians alike.

Enfield Budget Approved

The Council met on 2 March to discuss the budget for the financial year of 2011/12 and, unsurprisingly, agreed it. The bottom line is that the council has £35m less to spend so would have to agree it in some form as it can’t magic up more funds from anywhere.