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 them to put pride back into our community.
You can read more about the fund here: Pride in Place Impact Fund: methodology note – GOV.UK
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 to tackle this issue.
I am pleased to see a new partnership between Enfield Council and the BBFI is working to support the disabled community and end fraudulent use.
If you misuse a blue badge, you will face consequences.
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 make it all happen.
I am proud to be a music education champion!
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 investment.
The Football Foundation are looking forward to going further with the support of the Premier League, the FA, and the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport.
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 financial to medical to education and beyond.
You can stay updated with the APPG here: https://x.com/APPGCancerCYP
Please see the letter below from Feryal Clark MP and I regarding the proposed closure of Edmonton Police Station’s front counter.
It was wonderful to meet volunteers Cassandra, Catherine, and Kerry last week at North Enfield Foodbank and see their hard work supporting the local community in action.
It is deeply concerning that demand for foodbanks is so high, with 60 households visiting a day on average.
Things must change, and I am pleased the Government’s Plan For Change is working to tackle this.
It was wonderful to visit North Middlesex University Hospital on the 8th of August and meet the fantastic staff working hard to deliver the best care for patients.
I was pleased to see the Evan Nathan Smith unit up and running, as well as meet the passionate staff who treat sickle cell and thalassaemia patients. It was also great to visit the amazing maternity unit and learn more about vital research into improving black health outcomes.
Thank you to Nnenna and all of the staff at North Middlesex Hospital!
Please see below the letter to the Prime Minister that I have signed to call for safe evacuation routes for Gazan students with scholarships in the UK.
