BHPRA Treasurer to step-down
David Lee, who has served as our Treasurer for twelve years will be stepping down at the end of 2024. This means the Association now needs to fill this important role. If you know someone who might be willing to join the Committee, or would like more information, please contact us.
Library Closures
The Council is now consulting on the implementation of its proposed Library Strategy. This has been written following an extensive review of all 17 borough libraries. Among the proposals is a plan to close 8 libraries completely, including our own John Jackson in Main Avenue.
The public is being urged to complete a consultation questionnaire, or send your comments by e-mail to libraries.engagement@enfield.gov.uk The consultation closes on 14th November 2024.
Paper copies of the consultation can be picked-up at any of the currently open libraries, including John Jackson and Ridge Avenue.
You can find links to all the papers, consultation, etc, from enfield.gov.uk/consultations/library-consultation
Petitions
There are two petitions running, one organised by the Over 50s Forum, which is seeking 3,000+ names to force the matter to be debated in full Council, the other organised by the Opposition Group (the Conservatives).
Traveller Local Plan Consultation
The Council are now consulting the public about a Traveller Local Plan. This is a like a mini Local Plan just for the sites to be made available for the ‘Traveller’ community. We are now at Regulation-18 stage where the Council have published draft plans, including site locations, and the public have until 4th November to respond. We have now published more details about the A10 site.
You can find links to all the papers on the Council web-site: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/planning/emerging-plans#traveller-local-plan
Bush Hill Park ward
One site, TLP_09 falls inside the Ward and is currently the skate park adjacent to the A10 at Church Street. The current proposals indicate it is “vacant land” and that it would be used for 6 “transit” pitches. It looks like the proposals are to use the small car park area on the north side of the site whilst retaining the skate park.
Public meetings
The Council have organised the following public meetings about the proposals:
Date: Wednesday 2 October, from 4:30pm to 7pm
Venue: St Michaels CE Primary School, Brigadier Hill, Enfield, EN2 0NB
Date: Thursday 17 October, from 4:30pm to 7pm
Venue: Ordnance Unity Centre Library, 645 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 6NB
Date: Tuesday 22 October, from 8am to 8pm
Venue: Enfield Council, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
About the BHPRA
The Association has been working for residents of Bush Hill Park for over eighty years. We are an active group looking to help local residents solve problems and promote the well-being of the area. We work very closely with the local Councillors, meeting them each month to discuss issues and developments. Please use our contact form or Facebook to get through to us. Or you can e-mail info@bhpra.org.uk. Better still—why not join us? Annual membership is only £5 per household and you can see details of what we do and also how to pay here on the web-site.