Today, it was my pleasure to attend the Haringey Rough Sleeping Summit. We must continue to listen to those directly affected by this issue, as well as housing and rough sleeping specialists, on what more can be done. With panels on Women’s Homelessness and Sex Working, Contextualizing Homelessness, NRPF, Young People, and LGBTQ+ experiences, it […]
Today, I joined Sarah and Aurora from the Bowes East Residents’ Association on a walkabout of the area. I am grateful to them for raising their concerns about the area, notably regarding the rain gardens and litter. I have since contacted Enfield Council about these issues. If you are concerned about a similar issue, please […]
Following correspondence from many constituents in Enfield, please see below the letter I have written to the Leader of Enfield Council to address concerns surrounding crime and community safety.
I am pleased to share that Pride in Place Impact Funding is coming to Southgate and Wood Green! I am delighted the Government have awarded both Enfield and Haringey £1.5m to support our high streets. I have been in touch with both local authorities and I am looking forward to working closely with both of […]
Please see the letter I sent below relaying the concerns of my constituents on the application for MERKUR Slots at Ground Floor, 12 The Broadway, Southgate Circus.
I believe that blue badge fraud is a disgrace. Disabled people must be able to access the parking they need. Today, I went out with the National Agency for Blue Badge Fraud Investigations and Cllr Susan Erbil, Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services, in Bowes to see first hand the steps they are taking […]
As the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Music Education, I attended a wonderful event today hosted by Anna Sabine MP highlighting the importance of music education and music hubs! It was great to meet passionate young musicians from Southgate & Wood Green, the talented Jess Gillam, and the inspiring music teachers who […]
I was delighted to join England legend Lucy Bronze in celebrating 25 years of the Football Foundation’s investment into the grassroots game yesterday. Since 2000, Southgate and Wood Green has benefitted from 99 grants worth £2.1m to support community sport. Last season, 149 grassroots football teams were playing on sites that have benefitted from this […]
This month is Children’s Cancer Awareness Month. Every day this month, 10 children will sadly be diagnosed with cancer. I attended the first meeting of the APPG on Cancer in Children and Young People, chaired by Richard Quigley MP, to learn more about the issues faced by children and young people living with cancer, from […]
Please see the letter below from Feryal Clark MP and I regarding the proposed closure of Edmonton Police Station’s front counter.