OUR VISION

FOR ENFIELD
The Conservative Manifesto for the
London Borough of Enfeld
Elections to be held on Thursday 22nd May 2014
Promoted by John Hammersmith on behalf of
Enfeld Conservatives, both of 276 Baker Street, ENFIELD, EN1 3LD
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ENSURING VALUE
FOR MONEY
PUTTING RESIDENTS FIRST BY CUTTING YOUR COUNCIL TAX
The Conservative-led government has enabled your council tax bill
to be frozen for the last four years, helping Enfeld residents in tough
economic times. We will go further and cut your tax bill like other
Conservative councils have done.
WE WILL CUT THE COST OF POLITICS
We will consult with residents on proposals to reduce the number of
councillors by a third, from 63 to 42, saving taxpayers money.
WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOUR MONEY
We will be fairer on those residents who pay their bills by collecting
the millions of pounds of uncollected Council Tax. We will ensure
those who claim benefts are rightly entitled to them and crack down
on fraudulent claims.
REFORM THE RESIDENTS PRIORITY FUND
We will reduce the costs of running the council while preserving
front-line services and retain and reform the Residents Priority Fund.
SAFER STREETS, SAFER
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Residents have told us that crime is a key concern. Many people do
not feel safe in their homes and neighbourhoods; their lives blighted
by anti-social behaviour such as vandalism, graffti or harassment. We
will use new powers to work with the police and residents to reduce
crime and anti-social behaviour.
INJUNCTION TO PREVENT NUISANCE & ANNOYANCE
This will allow the police, Enfeld Council and social landlords to
prevent anti-social behaviour.
DISPERSAL POWERS
This will enable us to require a person who has committed anti-social
behaviour to leave a specifed area and not return for up to 48 hours.
COMMUNITY PROTECTION NOTICE
These notices, issued by police, council offcers and social landlords,
will combat anti-social behaviour.
PUBLIC SPACES PROTECTION ORDER
We will put in place local restrictions to address anti-social behaviour
in public places and prevent future problems in residential and
commercial properties.
CLOSURE POWER
We will use this new power to temporarily close properties, for up
to 48 hours where there is, or is likely to be, a public nuisance. e.g.
Warehouses used for raves.
COMMUNITY TRIGGER
We will encourage communities to use their statutory right to demand
action where repeated complaints about anti-social behaviour have
been ignored.
CCTV
We will focus use of CCTV to combat crime and enhance public safety.
85 MORE POLICE OFFICERS FOR ENFIELD
Enfeld will have an extra 85 police offcers by 2015 compared to
2010 levels. London Mayor Boris Johnsons Police & Crime Plan will
see Enfelds number of police offcers rise from 524 to 609 - the 4th
largest rise in London.
The Conservative Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, meeting Police Community Support
Offcers in Enfeld.
MORE HOMES,
FAIRER ALLOCATIONS
WE WILL BUILD OVER 6,000 NEW HOMES
We need more homes and a better balance of private and rented
accommodation. Simply changing allocation rules does not house
more people.
New homes need to be located with appropriate community facilities
and not squeezed into existing communities. We therefore pledge to
build 5,000 new houses at Angel Road, Edmonton.
See meridianwater.co.uk.
WE WILL PROVIDE DECENT HOMES
We will, using 107m of Government money, continue to install new
windows and carry out repairs to over 125 housing blocks. We will
upgrade kitchens and bathrooms in over 1400 homes.
See http://tinyurl.com/decenthomes
WE WILL PROTECT TENANTS AND BE FAIR TO LANDLORDS
We will ensure safe lettings for tenants and to take action where
landlords fail to invest in rented properties and undermine our
communities.
WE WILL HOUSE LOCAL PEOPLE FIRST
Our limited housing stock should be allocated to Enfeld residents
frst.
ALMA ESTATE REGENERATION SCHEME
We will build 720-800 new homes by demolishing the tower blocks in
Ponders End at Alma Road.
LADDERSWOOD ESTATE REGENERATION SCHEME
We also pledge to build 517 new homes on the Ladderswood Estate,
Southgate, available for both private and public rent.
See ladderswoodregen.co.uk for more details.
Initial architects drawings of the Ladderswood Estate scheme (left) and the Alma
Estate regeneration scheme in Ponders End (right).
A CLEANER, GREENER
BOROUGH
REFUSE COLLECTIONS
We will guarantee a weekly refuse collection service.

STREETS AND PAVEMENTS
We will use traditional suburban paving slabs rather than cheap
tarmac where appropriate. Streets will be kept clean and fy-tipping
will be removed promptly. Rather than waste money on road humps
and unpopular traffc management schemes, we will improve your
roads by resurfacing them and flling pot holes, while removing any
unnecessary road humps.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
We will enhance parks and open spaces, and improve safety and
access by working in partnership with community groups.
PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT
We will protect the Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land, tackle
unauthorised development, and boost planning enforcement. We will
protect our conservation areas and listed buildings. We will support
local communities where they wish to establish neighbourhood plans.
HELP FOR HIGH STREETS,
BOOSTING JOBS
WE WILL MAKE LOCAL SHOPPING EASIER
We will provide 20 minutes free on-street parking, as well as making
on-street car parking free on Sundays.
WE WILL HALT THE SPREAD OF BETTING SHOPS AND ENHANCE
THE VITALITY OF OUR SHOPPING CENTRES
We will control the number of betting shops and pay-day lenders on
our high streets and local shopping centres.
WE WILL SUPPORT BUSINESSES
We will reduce business rates, and we will work with local small
businesses to boost jobs and help provide opportunities for young
people. Discretionary rate relief powers will also be used to boost
businesses with greatest needs.
We will use local businesses to supply us with goods and services.
Residents will be encouraged to shop locally and spend inside Enfeld.
In addition, we will ensure there is a police offcer with a specifc
responsibility for business crime.
DELIVERING A GOOD
EDUCATION
SCHOOL PLACES
We will offer a school place to every child by providing more school
places. We will situate new schools in locations that reduce journey
times and avoid traffc congestion. New schools will be provided as
part of the Meridian Water development in Edmonton. New school
places will be funded by a 33m grant from the Conservative-led
Government.
See http://tinyurl.com/moreschoolplaces
FREE SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES AND GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
We will encourage applications for free schools, faith schools and
academies by removing the obstacles to open them which were put
in place by he current Labour Council. We will also seek to increase
Grammar school places in Enfeld.
DRIVING UP STANDARDS AND NURTURING EXCELLENCE
We will ensure that all Enfelds children get a high standard of
education. This is achieved by excellent schools, teachers, parents
and governors supporting each other. Mayor of London, Boris
Johnson, has launched a programme to help with this mutual support.
HEALTH SERVICES AND
SOCIAL CARE
SOCIAL CARE AND OUR HOSPITALS
We will support patients by ensuring better co-ordination of care
between the NHS and Enfeld Council. We will help people receive
the care they need, where and when they want. The Conservative-led
Government has provided Enfeld Council with Better Care Funds to
achieve this.
See http://tinyurl.com/bettercarefund
GP SURGERIES AND YOUR FIRST CONTACT WITH HEALTH
SERVICES
We will support the Primary Care Implementation Plan Campaign
to expand and improve GP surgeries, dental and other primary care
facilities. This is an investment of 11m over three years to improve
healthcare services.
We will work closely with local GPs and healthcare providers to ensure
all residents can access good quality services.
Benefts of healthy lifestyles will be promoted, and we will focus social
services budgets on those with the greatest need.
ENFIELD
CONSERVATIVES
Edmonton Conservative Association
16A Leighton Road, Enfeld
EN1 1XJ
020 8363 0316
edmontonconservatives@gmail.com
Enfeld North Conservative Association
276 Baker Street, Enfeld
EN1 3LD
020 8363 0653
office@enfieldnorth.org
Enfeld Southgate Conservative Association
ESCA House, Chaseville Parade
Chaseville Park Road, London
N21 1PG
020 8364 2194
office@enfield-southgate.com
enfeldconservatives.com