GOODBYE TO THE GREEN BELT? NOT IF YOU SAY NO! You can help to stop this happening! One of the most important Council consultations ever is going on right now. The Council is asking for our ideas about their Draft Local Plan, which will shape the future of Enfield not just for the 15 years of the Plan but permanently. If you have heard nothing about it, you are not alone. That’s why Enfield RoadWatch, in coalition with several other local groups, is spreading the word and encouraging everyone to take part in the consultation and save the Green Belt before it’s too late.
Our borough is known as one of the greenest in London, thanks to its extensive Green Belt, made up of farms, parks, golf courses and other open spaces. Many people move to Enfield because of its rolling and beautiful green spaces, which act as the lungs of London, fight against climate change and provide residents with a wealth of mental and physical benefits, even more so during the pandemic. Now large areas of that are under threat. A new Local Plan is being developed and important parts of the Green Belt are targeted for development. If this goes through, Enfield will be changed forever – unnecessarily, because there are alternatives. 20
Enfield Council are expecting residents to navigate through the thousands of pages in multiple documents which make up the draft local plan, an incredible challenge, which most people will prefer to ignore. But Green Belt campaign group Enfield RoadWatch has simplified the process to make it possible for everyone to have their say. Visit www.Enfield RoadWatch.co.uk to find out how. Virtually anyone with an interest in Enfield of any age is eligible to take part.
So, why are we making this effort? Just look at this list of the key Green Belt sites under threat and you’ll know why. •
Crews Hill Garden centres, golf
