Wish NHS good health at 60 Jul 3 2008
THIS week marks the 60th anniversary of the NHS – something we can all celebrate. more
Don’t leave culture to elitists Jun 26 2008
AS I walked through the much improved Trafalgar Square this week on my way to an engagement in Covent Garden I could not help but notice the plastic “thing” on top of the fourth plinth in the north-west corner of the square. more
Youngsters need our nurturing Jun 26 2008
OVER the past few months, our televisions and newspapers have been filled with stories about young people and their involvement in crime, anti-social behaviour and extreme violence. more
No Headline Jun 19 2008
THIS column, the first of a new monthly series, provides the opportunity to introduce The Enfield Society to those who may not be familiar with who we are and what we do. more
Fathers have a vital role Jun 19 2008
Sunday was, of course, Father’s Day. It is good to celebrate the important and unique role of fathers. more
Small change for scooters Jun 13 2008
GORDON Brown was compelled by public opinion to find £2.7billion to end the 10p tax band fiasco. So will Michael Rye and his friends now find a piddling £16,000 so that disabled people can still shop in Enfield town centre? more
Future joy is child’s play Jun 5 2008
I WAS delighted to read last week that Enfield now boasts 16 children’s centres. more
Forget ‘reform’, why not action? May 15 2008
OPINION polls, as we saw in the London elections, are pretty accurate these days. So when I read that three quarters of people think that providing better long-term care of the elderly should have a higher priority than improving hospitals, provision of dental services or extending GP opening hours, it confirmed my belief that this is the big social issue of the 21st century. more
Green fingers and ideas May 15 2008
Following on from my article on green roofs, I was delighted to be asked to design a demonstration roof-top garden for this year’s Spring Show at Capel Manor. more
Vigilance key to combating terror plots May 1 2008
WHILE recent focus has been on the impact of violent crime and household burglaries, we must remain ever-vigilant to the spectre of terrorism and the threat to London. more
Kids need spaces to play May 1 2008
THESE days we expect a lot from our kids at school – quite rightly – and challenge them as much as we can. more
Don’t talk, try listening Apr 17 2008
I SUSPECT you won’t be too surprised to read that 78 per cent of the 65–74 age group say they will vote at the next general election, compared with 23 per cent of 18–24 year olds. more
Challenging gang culture Mar 27 2008
I’VE been truly shocked and saddened to hear about the four tragic murders that have taken place in Edmonton since Christmas. This scale of horrific violence has not been experienced in Edmonton before and understandably, the events of the past three months have rocked our community. more
Call for help that costs too much Mar 13 2008
A FUNNY thing happened on my way to the forum. A lady came up and gave me a kiss (on the hand, I hasten to add). more
Fighting for our community Mar 13 2008
AS a parent, as much as an MP, I am very concerned about the violence on our streets involving young people as offenders and victims. more
People before paperwork Mar 7 2008
POLICING is a complex business and we can only operate with continued public support. more
Support this fairer trade Feb 28 2008
AS we enter the second week of Fairtrade Fortnight I’d like to call on the readers of the Enfield Advertiser to buy Fairtrade products. more
Let us work if we want Feb 7 2008
WHEN England take the field at Wembley tonight, you can bet soccer fans will be lamenting the way that the game has changed, with the arrival of so many foreign players. more
Efforts against knife crime Jan 31 2008
The two murders that have occurred in the past few weeks in our borough are both unprecedented and tragic and we will not lose sight of that. more
Remember the Holocaust Jan 31 2008
DR Ludwig Czech was born in Prague in 1870. He was a lawyer, married to Lilli, and a member of parliament. more
