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Khan launches new plan to ‘reverse the decline in our rivers’

The mayor this week launched a new clean water plan which aims to transform London’s “blue spaces” into swimmable areas where wildlife thrives

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Enfield’s oldest football club still going strong after nearly 120 years

What started out as an old boys' club for former Enfield Grammar School pupils has expanded to around 200 players across multiple teams

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Local MP slams former Labour-run council’s ‘lack of transparency’ over Whitewebbs

A High Court judge this week quashed the planning permission for a Spurs academy on the park after ruling the council "concealed" key evidence

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Council removing ‘underused’ parking bays for e-bikes and e-scooters

The 'micromobility' bays were installed ahead of an anticipated expansion of Lime bikes into the south of the borough which has not yet materialised

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Arts Council grant to support new grassroots music programme at the Dugdale

The £30k grant will fund an "exciting transformation" at the Enfield arts venue, where a new space for young musicians and producers will be created

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Community venue in Ponders End granted alcohol licence

The Turkish 'social solidarity' association has around 480 members across London

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Plan to remove local council influence over NHS health boards in London slammed by MPs

Under proposed health reforms NHS integrated care board members nominated by local authorities will instead be replaced by someone nominated by the London mayor

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New 24/7 mental health unit opens in Enfield for people needing urgent care

The new service at Chase Farm provides a dedicated alternative to accident and emergency for people experiencing a mental health crisis

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Cleaning up London’s air pollution could prevent 44,000 premature deaths by 2050

While City Hall has made progress on air quality in recent year the capital still lags behind other UK cities

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Residents help recover stolen book swap library

Neighbours turned detectives via WhatsApp to help track down the missing DIY library in Palmers Green

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Give TfL full control over driverless taxi trials, ministers urged

Firms including Uber, Wayve and Waymo are seeking approval to transport passengers in automated vehicles in London as soon as this year

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Waste experts warn London Assembly of difficulties faced by councils in tackling fly-tipping

Consumerist culture, inadequate buildings, confusing differences between boroughs and disposal costs all blamed for the problem

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Spurs plans for Whitewebbs Park in tatters after judge quashes planning permission

The judicial review verdict comes after a change of leadership at Enfield Council, which now opposes the Spurs plans a training centre on the park, reports James Cracknell

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How a new health and wellbeing programme helps keep Enfield residents fit

Age UK Enfield's head of prevention services, Alison Carter-Albert, on the difference a new health and wellbeing programme is making in the borough

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How survivors are being failed by the system

Jim Wasswa and Paul Everitt speak to Karen Heley and Ashley Phoenix about the lifelong impact of trauma, the pain of not being believed

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New council leadership urged to do more to tackle fly-tipping

The council recently installed a large new communal bin at one fly-tipping hotspot in Enfield Town

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London Stadium costing taxpayers £19m each year – even before West Ham’s relegation

Stadium boss would “absolutely not” sign current deal with West Ham if it was on the table again but admits City Hall is now tied to for decades to come

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Latest adult gaming centre ‘regrettably’ approved by councillors

Despite concerns over its impact on vulnerable people, councillors approved an application they wished they could have refused

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Oversight of AI use in policing must keep up with deployment, Met warned

Concerns remain over whether the oversight of the Met’s use of such technology is sufficient

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Enfield mayor picks three local charities to benefit from year of fundraising

A substance misuse recovery service, a learning disabilities charity, and local transport museum will all benefit from the mayor's acitivities and events