The industrial action started at 00:01 BST on Tuesday and centres on TfL's proposal to introduce a voluntary four-day working week for Tube drivers. The RMT says the plans raise concerns about longer shifts, driver fatigue and reduced flexibility.

Following negotiations facilitated by conciliation service Acas on Monday, the union said TfL had not provided sufficient assurances on key safety and working-condition issues. As a result, the strike is going ahead, with a second 24-hour walkout scheduled for Thursday.

TfL described the action as "bitterly disappointing" and said it had repeatedly assured staff that the proposed changes would remain voluntary. The transport authority aims to operate at least half of Tube services during the strike period.

The disruption is expected to affect large parts of the network. The Circle and Piccadilly lines will not run, while sections of the Metropolitan and Central lines will be suspended. Very limited services are expected before 06:30 and after 21:00.

Buses, the Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR and tram services will continue operating but are likely to be significantly busier. Passengers are also being warned to expect some disruption on the mornings following each strike day.

The dispute follows earlier strike action in April that caused major disruption across the network. Planned strikes in May were suspended after progress in negotiations, but the latest talks failed to produce a breakthrough.

The other members of the Council’s Cabinet and their portfolios for the year ahead were confirmed as follows:

Children’s Services - Cllr Chris Dey
Council Assets and Culture – Cllr Edward Smith
Environment - Cllr Maria Alexandrou
Finance - Cllr James Hockney
Adult Social Care - Cllr Andy Milne
Housing and Technology - Cllr Lee Chamberlain
Licensing – Cllr Elisa Morreale
Communications and Customer Services – Cllr Andrew Thorp

These appointments were made following the local elections that were held on 7 May. In Enfield, 31 Conservative councillors were elected, 27 Labour, and five Green members.

The Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Alessandro Georgiou, said: “It is a real privilege to serve this borough, and I want to thank residents for the trust they have placed in us.

“We have been elected on a clear mandate to deliver the reliable services residents need and deserve, create a cleaner borough, and protect the green spaces that make Enfield such a great place to live.

“As we deliver on these promises, we will keep residents informed and involved throughout, with good governance and complete transparency underpinning everything we do.”

At the same Annual Meeting, Cllr Emma Supple was sworn in as the new Mayor of Enfield and Cllr Chris Joannides will serve as her Deputy.

Cllr Emma Supple has replaced Cllr Margaret Greer in the role of Mayor.

Cllr Supple said: “It is an absolute honour to be elected to serve and celebrate Enfield’s wonderful communities, businesses and organisations.

“I am looking forward to being an ambassador for everything that makes Enfield great, from our vibrant town centres to our beautiful green spaces, and a champion for the local businesses and organisations that help our borough to thrive.”

Throughout the year, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will attend hundreds of engagements.

In addition, Perrez Ampofo (16-years-old) is the new Young Mayor of Enfield and Omari Green (17-years-old) is Deputy Young Mayor. They will help the Council to achieve its ambitions to work more closely with young people and help deliver a lifetime of opportunities in the borough.

Perrez and Omari will represent the interests of Enfield’s young people to the Mayor and councillors.

Lancashire Search Ends in Tragedy

The latest incident occurred in Lancashire, where police believe a body discovered during the search for a missing 12-year-old boy is that of the child. According to the BBC, the boy disappeared while swimming with friends in the River Ribble near Ribchester on Tuesday afternoon.

Multiple Fatal Incidents Across England

Since temperatures began soaring last week, several fatal accidents involving young people have been reported across England. On Bank Holiday Monday, 13-year-old Reco Puttock died after being pulled from Leadbeater Dam in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

The same day, emergency crews recovered the body of a teenage girl from Kingsbury Water Park in Warwickshire and the body of a teenage boy from a lake at Rother Valley Country Park in South Yorkshire.

Rescue Attempt Turns Fatal in Cornwall

In Cornwall, a man in his 60s lost his life after entering the sea at Tregirls Beach near Padstow in an attempt to help two relatives who were struggling in the water.

Earlier, on Sunday, 15-year-old Declan Sawyer died after getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln. Meanwhile, search operations continue in Cheshire for a teenage boy reported missing in Pickmere Lake between Knutsford and Northwich.

London Breaks May Heat Records

The incidents came as the UK experienced unusually high temperatures for May. Parts of London reached 35C (95F) on Tuesday, surpassing the previous day’s record for the hottest May temperature.

Kew Gardens in southwest London recorded a provisional high of 35.1C (95.18F), setting a new local record.

Heat Alerts Issued Across England

In response to the extreme weather, the UK Health Security Agency issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts across England last week — the first such warnings of the year — as authorities warned of potential health risks linked to the ongoing heatwave.

The presentation, held at the magnificent Princess Anne Theatre of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in central London, was attended by Arzu Aliyeva - the film's executive producer, and President of the Baku Media Center, along with producer Orman Aliyev, director Zaur Gasimli, People’s Artist Parviz Mammadrazayev, as well as ambassadors and numerous representatives of the diplomatic corps from Georgia, Türkiye, Uzbekistan and other countries, officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, members of the House of Lords, representatives of the City of London Corporation, the Commonwealth of Nations, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and other organizations, representatives of bp, public and political figures, and members of the Azerbaijani community living in the United Kingdom.

The film was produced by the Baku Media Center with support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture and the Cinema Agency. The project was also supported by NEQSOL Holding, Kapital Bank, Bakcell, and Norm companies. “Taghiyev” is the first part of a multi-film project exploring the life and legacy of Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev amid the rapid transformation of Baku during the oil boom period.

Addressing the event, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the UK Elin Suleymanov highlighted Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev’s immense contribution to Azerbaijan’s economic and cultural life, stressing that despite numerous difficulties and challenges, he remained steadfast in his ideals. He underscored that Taghiyev’s foremost aspirations included promoting education and founding the first secular school for girls in the Muslim East.

The ambassador underlined that Azerbaijan’s history has been shaped by remarkable individuals who played vital roles in the nation’s destiny. He also mentioned the recent celebration of the 103rd anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, praising his indispensable role in rescuing Azerbaijan from deep political and economic crises and guiding the country toward stability and progress in the late 20th century.

Viewers at the London screening expressed admiration for the film, commending the Baku Media Center for its strong production standards and highlighting its meaningful portrayal of Azerbaijan’s history, culture, and identity on the global stage.

Transport for London (TfL) has introduced even more features to the free TfL Go app, designed to provide mobile-friendly and accessible travel information to customers travelling across London.

The latest updates to the app, mean that anyone using pay as you go with contactless who has reached the daily or weekly cap can now see this clearly in their journey history using the app.

App users can also now opt-in to gain further insights into which maximum daily cap might apply to their regular daily travel, based upon their recent journey history. This will help further raise awareness of TfL’s daily caps and help reiterate that they will pay no more than a set amount based on their travel.

Launched in 2020, TfL Go provides real-time arrival times and information in a mobile-friendly and accessible way to customers travelling on Tube, bus, tram, and rail services across London. It also suggests alternative routes, and walking and cycling options, and provides information about which stations have toilets and where they are located.

The TfL Go app is free to download and available on both iOS and Android devices at www.tfl.gov.uk/go

The order, introduced by Enfield Council, took effect at 12:00 am on 20 December 2025 and will remain in place until 11:59 pm on 20 December 2026. It includes a power of arrest, meaning individuals who breach the ban could be detained.

The injunction aims to prevent disruptive and potentially dangerous car cruising activities, which have raised concerns around public safety, noise, and antisocial behaviour.

Residents or individuals who believe they are affected by the order are advised to seek independent legal advice. Those wishing to challenge or respond to the injunction may submit evidence no later than 4 pm on 23 October 2026.

Official documents and further details are available on the council’s website.

New plan sets out 43 actions to keep reducing risks further and tackle new challenges, from latest safety technology using AI to detect dangerous drivers and a new London Road Danger Reduction Team cracking down on most dangerous offences, to safer speed limits and vital infrastructure like 1,000 new pedestrian crossings

Plan to achieve the Mayor’s Vision Zero goal will be delivered in partnership by Transport for London, the Metropolitan Police Service and local councils

The Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) have today (Friday 13 March 2026) launched an ambitious new plan to significantly reduce road danger and prevent deaths and serious injuries on London's roads over the next five years.

In partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and London boroughs, the plan builds on foundations laid by London’s first Vision Zero Action Plan in 2018. As well as highlighting what has been learnt so far, it sets out areas where partners will concentrate efforts over the next five years to drive further progress, prioritising schemes with the potential to reduce the most harm.

The new Plan reviews road casualty data against a 2010-14 baseline figure and demonstrates how London has made significant progress in reducing road danger over the past 10 years, with streets becoming safer more quickly than the rest of the country - and equivalent international capitals including Paris, New York, Brussels, Warsaw, Dublin, Montreal, Barcelona, Rome and Lisbon.

London’s evidence-led Vision Zero approach has already made the capital’s roads safer – especially for children and people walking, cycling, motorcycling or catching the bus. Since 2015, an estimated 262 deaths have been prevented on London’s roads thanks to the Mayor, TfL and Vision Zero partners collectively taking action.

In 2024, the number of people killed or seriously injured was 24 per cent lower (1,162 people fewer) than the 2010-2014 baseline, marking the lowest number of serious casualties ever recorded outside the pandemic-affected years (2020 and 2021). Provisional data indicates 2025 matched 2023 for the lowest number of road fatalities in London ever outside the pandemic.

The 20mph zones went live on Friday 6 March in Edmonton, Palmers Green and Southgate and will help to create safer, calmer streets for everyone as part of the delivery of the Safer Streets for Enfield scheme.

The changes form part of Enfield Council’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety, encouraging active travel and supporting healthier communities.

Cllr Sabri Ozaydin, Cabinet Member for Environment and Placemaking at Enfield Council, said: “I am pleased that we have been able to introduce 20mph speed limits after consultation with our residents.

“By lowering speed limits in town centres, we will now be able to create safer streets for residents, visitors and businesses and help to improve road safety and encourage active travel.

“The scheme will also decrease pollution and create a more inviting environment for pedestrians, and the benefits will include fewer and less severe collisions, cleaner air and lower emissions and we will hopefully see increased walking and wheeling rates for a Safer Enfield.”

The implementation of 20mph zones is part of the council’s long-term commitment to achieve the Mayor of London’s Vision Zero target of no deaths or serious injuries on roads, tackle the climate emergency, and to create neighbourhoods where people feel confident spending time outdoors.

New signage and road markings have been installed to support the changes. Funding for the implementation was provided through the Transport for London Capital Grant.

The changes form part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety, encouraging active travel and supporting healthier communities.

The Council is focusing on areas including town centres, near to schools and on residential streets to ensure people are safe travelling from home to local places by walking, cycling, driving or their preferred method of travel around the borough.

For further information on the Safer Streets in Enfield 20mph project visit: https://letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/20mph

The fund has been established through government investment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund, with £400,000 set aside specifically to empower community-led projects that will leave a legacy for residents.

Enfield Council’s Leader, Cllr Ergin Erbil said: “Our neighbourhoods, high streets and parks are at the heart of our communities. We are proud to invest in them. The Pride of Enfield Fund is about putting local people at the centre of improving these wonderful spaces.

"This £400,000 investment will help community groups and local organisations bring forward ideas that make a visible difference. You could upgrade community facilities, improve a public space or make a section of a high street near you more welcoming.

“This fund gives residents, community groups and local community champions the opportunity to turn their ideas into lasting improvements that build pride across our beautiful borough.”

Funding is available for capital projects in line with the following priorities:

Improving community spaces

Enhancing parks and green spaces

Improving high streets and town centres

Achieving green, energy efficient measures to community buildings

The application window is open until 9 March and all funded projects must be completed by 31 December 2026.

Further information about eligibility criteria and how to apply is available on the council’s website.

It also said the incident was not being treated as religiously or racially aggravated. The injuries to the other two men were not life-threatening, police added.

The force said it was carrying out inquiries to establish what happened and there would be a visible police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the public.

In a brief statement, police emphasized that the investigation remains active and that releasing an individual under investigation does not imply guilt or innocence. Officers are continuing to gather evidence and have urged the public to avoid speculation.

Misconduct in public office is a serious common law offence that can apply to individuals who are alleged to have abused their position of authority. Legal experts note that cases of this nature often involve complex reviews of documentation, procedures, and decision-making processes.

A representative for Andrew stated that he is cooperating fully with investigators and denies any wrongdoing.

Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.

Both pleaded guilty and admitted to using Blue Badges that did not belong to them in their respective cases. The offences occurred in Lodge Drive Car Park in Palmers Green (N13) on 3 June 2025 and 11 June 2025 respectively.

Their vehicles were removed and towed to the council’s Crown Road Vehicle Park (the pound) where Piroti and Knott had to pay a release fee.

Investigations by the Council identified that the Blue Badge used by Awat Piroti was stolen. He admitted to finding the badge and placing it on his dashboard for ‘safe keeping’, intending to return it. He denied knowing it was stolen or using it to obtain free parking.

The badge displayed by David Knott did not belong to him and had previously been reported as lost by the holder and subsequently cancelled.

The judge ordered that both men received a fine of £200, plus an £80 victim surcharge, and a £300 contribution towards prosecution costs, totalling £580 each.

Cllr Rick Jewell, Cabinet Member for Transport and Waste at Enfield Council, said: “I’m often contacted by our residents who tell me they have suspicions that Blue Badges are not being used by the persons they were issued to.

“Misusing a Blue Badge is fraud and is not a victimless crime. People are selfishly taking accessible parking spaces that are meant for people in real need. We will continue to clamp down on this illegal behaviour and bring people who misuse Blue Badges to justice.

“I would actively encourage residents to report any concerns they have relating to Blue Badge misuse to the council, so we can investigate and take the appropriate action.”

Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination.

It is a crime to use an expired, cancelled, stolen, fake or altered Blue Badge. It is also an offence for a holder to give their badge to someone else when they are not with the vehicle.

People found to be misusing Blue Badges can be prosecuted and fined up to £1,000 or have their badge taken away.

Residents are advised to report the misuse of a Blue Badge by emailing: enfield@bbfi.org.uk

For further information on Blue Badges visit: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/parking/disabled-persons-parking-permits

“Enfield Council has served a formal Section 146 notice on Mitchells & Butlers, the company responsible for the Toby Carvery at Whitewebbs Park. They have failed to engage meaningfully with the Council or to make reparations. We have therefore started forfeiture proceedings for serious breaches of their lease.

“We ask that Mitchells & Butlers issues a public apology and provides financial reparations for the irreversible damage they have caused as well as compensate the Council for the significant costs incurred.

“The people of Enfield deserve accountability. This case is about upholding our duty to protect our environment and our shared heritage.

“We will do everything within our power to ensure justice for the Whitewebbs Oak and seek to make it clear that such reckless disregard for our borough will never be tolerated.”

Cllr Alev Cazimoglu, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care at Enfield Council, said: “I was delighted to be invited to St Anne’s Catholic High School, to meet the pupils who will be participating in our Girls Love Squash programme. “The programme is fantastic as it will provide girls who may not traditionally participate in sport or physical activity in a mixed environment, the chance to get active and it will help to improve their health and wellbeing. “The camaraderie that forms while playing squash will help girls in our schools to thrive in a friendly environment with their peers.”

The four schools that have been participating in Girls Love Squash are: St Anne's Catholic High, Oasis Academy Enfield, Laurel Park, and Meridian Angel Primary. Four additional schools will join the programme later this year. Squash will be introduced in PE lessons and at after school clubs in 90-minute sessions on a weekly basis, and some sessions will be hosted at Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Club (N20). Squash is recognised as one of the healthiest sports, but national governing body England Squash has revealed only 13 per cent of weekly squash players are female.

For further information on leisure and cultural activities in Enfield visit: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/leisure-and-culture

Transport for London (TfL) has announced five new works in its rich and varied Art on the Underground programme for 2026. The new commissions will give space to underrepresented voices, and the renowned painter Hurvin Anderson will deliver the tenth annual commission in the Brixton Mural Programme in November.

Since its conception in 2000, Art on the Underground has commissioned site-specific works on the TfL network that examine themes of community, space and place, and bring unexpected interactions and new perspectives to the millions who travel on London’s transport network each year. Five new commissions by contemporary artists will launch over the course of the year, inspired by subterranean histories, lost voices and hidden work, exploring historic imbalances and under-representation and reframing public space.

London-based artist, Phoebe Boswell will launch a large-scale photographic artwork at Bethnal Green and Notting Hill Underground stations in March, inspired by local Black swimming communities, while American artist Ellen Gallagher will explore colonial landscapes and marine mythology in her design for the 42nd pocket Tube map.

The third audio artwork commission at Waterloo Underground station will run for 10 days in the summer with the Mayor of London’s Culture and Community Spaces at Risk programme, by London-based composer, artist and DJ Ain Bailey. In September, a largescale artwork by Scottish painter Caroline Walker, spotlighting women who work on the TfL network at night, will be introduced at Stratford station.

In November, a new mural will launch at Brixton Underground station by leading painter Hurvin Anderson. It will be the tenth in a series of annual commissions that responds to the rich history of murals in Brixton from the 1980s, and the wider social and political history of mural making. It will follow Anderson’s upcoming major exhibition at Tate Britain.

2026’s programme is sponsored by specialist recruitment company, Reed, as part of its ongoing commitment to Art on the Underground.

The new ticket hall replacing the former 1960s-built entrance includes a distinctive curved ceiling clad with laminated timber, a sustainable blue-and-green roof drainage system, and a lift giving access from street to platform – meaning Colindale becomes the 94th step-free station on the Underground network as part of the Mayor and TfL’s ongoing work to make the capital’s transport network more accessible.

The new ticket hall also provides additional capacity, supporting new homes and helping to future-proof the station for the projected increase in customer demand over the years to come. In addition, the area outside the new station entrance has a wider pavement for pedestrians.

Work started on the station’s major upgrade in January 2024, with funding from the Government and contributions from Barnet Council, local developers and TfL. Without this upgrade, Colindale Tube station was expected to reach passenger capacity by 2026. After a six-month closure in the second half of 2024 for heavy construction work, the station partially re-opened in December 2024 allowing customers to access the Northern line platforms via the existing ticket hall and new staircases while the rest of the station was still under construction.

Now that Colindale’s new ticket hall is open, TfL will complete the final parts of the station’s major upgrade which includes installing an enhanced accessible customer toilet (available from mid-2026), permanent signage, new cycle parking facilities and letting the station’s new retail space. The previous ticket hall will be demolished, and TfL will continue discussions with Barnet Council about potential future uses of the site following completion of the upgrade.

Fourteen years of Tory cuts to police budgets and to the number of police on our streets left Labour with a massive job to do, to take back control of our streets. The Tories neglected our neighbourhoods in Enfield North, Edmonton, and Southgate.

We have frequently met with senior Met Police reps and have sent numerous letters to the Met Police asking that they review the Front Counter arrangements in Enfield.

In communities where trust in institutions is already stretched, the closure of front counters can easily be seen as a step back. That perception risks undoing the progress we’ve made in building better community and Police relationships. I’m also concerned about the knock-on effects to other local services like youth justice, probation, and victim support that rely on the Police being physically present and accessible in the borough.

Enfield Labour’s community safety survey shows strong support for Police Hubs, and Police closer to the communities they serve. In light of this, we are calling for
A clear commitment to keeping the front counter open and to more face-to-face police services.
A faster rollout of Police Hubs, co-designed with local communities and located where they’re most needed. We’re championing one in Edmonton and would welcome a visit from the Met Police senior leadership when it launches.
Access to borough-level data on front counter use and digital exclusion, so councils can plan appropriate support.
A consultation process involving councils, community safety partners, youth justice, probation, victim support services, and local residents before final decisions are made”
 

Vicky Gardner, who lives near the flats, told she was leaving the house to walk her dogs at 5:15, when she "noticed that there were flames coming from the flats at the end of the street."A neighbour... then went and banged on the doors to alert the residents. They evacuated and the fire brigade turned up."Aerial view of firefighters tackling a blaze in a residential area. Smoke billows heavily from the roof of a three-storey red-brick apartment block, which has been badly damaged, withits roof largely destroyed. Several fire engines and crews are visible, including one using an extended yellow ladder to spray water onto the fire. 

 
The LFB said the fire was under control within about four hours

She said that on Sunday the LFB and police responded to a fire alert in the same block of flats "that turned out to be false".Ms Gardner added: "[It's] really horrible for the residents, those poor people have lost everything."Another neighbour said people went in to the building to help residents escape.

Nurcan Ozcan said: "A Turkish boy helped take out all of the neighbours because they were sleeping."
A woman with greying dark hair pulled back, wearing purple glasses and a black jacket, looks directly at the camera. The background is out of focus, showing a plain wall and doorway.
 
Nurcan Ozcan says she was shocked by the fire

"He took out all of the people including one who was disabled. It was just like watching a movie," she added.
"It's so sad. We've had neighbours who've been living together for 25 years. Now nobody's there, it's a shock."
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said its officers were working with the LFB to investigate the cause of the fire.
No arrests have been made.

To officially launch the programme, Enfield Council held an event on 9 September to celebrate the successful community organisation who received the funding. It also offered an opportunity for Councillors, including the Leader of the Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil to meet the groups to discuss the projects further.

Councillor Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “Creating a stronger and safer Enfield is our top priority. We’re very pleased to get this project off the ground and work with our grassroots organisations to support their work which is starting from September.

“Strengthening and empowering our communities is what MyEnds grant is all about. The funds received will enable us, alongside the successful applicants, to tackle the root causes of violence while building strong and resilient neighbourhoods.  

• Up to £5,000 funding awarded to local grassroots organisation to tackle youth violence
• The grant will help support young people and families in and around Ponders End and Craig Park Youth and Family Hubs
• This initiative is part of the wider Mayor’s Office for Policing a Crime (MOPAC) 

“As a Council, we’re committed to building a safer, stronger borough where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.” 

MyEnds successful applicants are: 

• Leo Powell, County Lines Educator
• The Place of Dreams Global
• Family Based Solutions
• Everybody Loves Music
• The MABA Group
• Friends of Durants and Ponders End Parks
• ACE Ponders End
• London Cycling Club
• IMAP Community
• Exodus Youth Worx
• Kinn Group
• SAY NO! TO JOINT ENTERPRISE

The programme is funded as part of the wider Mayor's Office for Policing a Crime (MOPAC) initiative.  

For more information, visit Youth Enfield. 

The Community Chest is part of Meridian Water’s ongoing commitment to invest in the people and places of Edmonton. By funding grassroots projects, the scheme aims to improve opportunities, strengthen our community, and create lasting positive change.

Local charities and not-for-profit groups applied for the grants earlier this year, with more than 100 applications showing the breadth of community and voluntary work throughout Enfield.

The successful projects, set to launch from September onwards, include an exciting mix of activities. These range from football and basketball training for young people to repairing and refurbishing local church halls, the creation of community gardens, and poetry workshops designed to inspire creativity and wellbeing.

On Thursday 4 September, representatives from each organisation attended a presentation ceremony, where they shared details of their projects and met the Deputy Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Tim Leaver, who said: “We are committed to supporting our voluntary and community groups across Edmonton and across our borough. These projects are going to make a big difference to our neighbourhoods and residents, and I am so glad Enfield Council has been able to support them.

“This is what Meridian Water is all about, giving back to the community. Not only have we provided hundreds of homes for local people and a brand-new, award-winning playground, but we have also now provided over £700,000 in funding for Edmonton projects through the Community Chest programme.”

Daniel King, London Divisional Chair at Vistry Group, commented: “In partnership with Enfield Council, we’re committed to ensuring that the benefits of Meridian Water go beyond the destination we are creating. Alongside new homes, we’re helping to create training and job opportunities through the Meridian Skills Academy and by supporting local businesses and suppliers. The Community Chest is a crucial part of that commitment, and so we’re proud to support these crucial community-led projects that will provide residents in Edmonton with practical support, new opportunities, and spaces to come together.”

Initiatives like the Community Chest are made possible thanks to the ongoing support of Meridian Water’s partners, such as Vistry, whose contributions have helped bring these vital community projects to life.

The funded projects are:

Performance / Art related

Face Front Inclusive Theatre

Edmonton Community Partnership

Platinum Performing Arts Limited

Schools

Galliard Primary School 

Churchfield Primary School 

Eldon Primary School – Children’s First Academy Trust 

Learning for Life Charity / West Lea School 

Youth Community Groups

1st Edmonton Boys Brigade and Girls Association 

1159 (Edmonton) Squadron RAF Air Cadets – 

St Peter's Church 

Sports

DEMAND

London CC CIC (London Cycling Club) 

Mb Community CIC 

Steel Warriors

Best Basketball Foundation CIC 

Capital Kids Cricket 

White Star FC 

Wellbeing

Pottery Café 

Alpha Care Specialists 

Roj Women’s Association

Refugee Workers Cultural Association 

Cancer Support

Nightingale Cancer Support Centre 

Training

Nigerian Catholic Community, St Edmund’s Parish Edmonton 

Northside Youth and Community Connections