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Widow too scared to leave home because of squatters
11:43am Friday 14th August 2009
AN ELDERLY widow says she is too frightened to go out after her home became surrounded by derelict houses occupied by squatters.
MP reassured about home improvements
7:19pm Friday 31st July 2009
EDMONTON'S MP said he has been reassured his constituents' worst housing problems would be sorted out, after a meeting with Enfield Homes' chief executive.
Two star housing £137 million only 'sticking plaster'
7:50am Friday 31st July 2009
MPs have warned that the £237 million available for housing improvements will fall far short of what is needed to bring Enfield's council housing stock up to a decent standard.
Plans to demolish high rises will not help this winter, say residents
12:26pm Tuesday 28th July 2009
RESIDENTS in some of Enfield's most notorious buildings are pleading for emergency work to be done immediately despite plans to demolish it.
Traumatised residents reminded daily of the fire which killed their neighbour
7:50am Tuesday 28th July 2009
A WOMAN who was rescued from a fire that killed her elderly neighbour is still living with the sight and smell of the blaze.
Enfield Homes chief executive hears of antisocial behaviour by residents
10:46pm Monday 27th July 2009
HOLES in windows and walls, doors permanently glued open, absent caretakers and neighbours who urinate, spit and throw their rubbish out of the windows are all part of life for some Enfield residents.
Father in 18-year battle to adapt home for disabled daughter
10:48am Wednesday 24th June 2009
A TENANT has been struggling to adapt his council home for his disabled daughter for 18 years because of a council error.
Flytipping victim told he could be prosecuted for trying to help
1:10pm Friday 19th June 2009
A FATHER in recovery from being stabbed claims he was told it was his responsibility to dispose of this pile of stinky rubbish fly tipped near his home.
Enfield Homes staff criticised for "running down the organisation"
4:04pm Tuesday 16th June 2009
THE Chief Executive of Enfield Homes has attacked the Independent over our campaign to improve housing standards and criticised staff for "running down the organisation".
Mystery surrounds departure of Enfield Housing boss
2:30pm Tuesday 16th June 2009
MYSTERY surrounds the apparent departure of a senior boss at Enfield Homes.
Labour blasts claim they 'saddled' the borough with high-rises
2:14pm Tuesday 2nd June 2009
A LABOUR councillor has hit back at the Conservative party for laying blame for a glut of poor-quality high-rise flats.
"Enfield Homes just needs more time"
1:49pm Tuesday 2nd June 2009
A COUNCILLOR says Enfield Homes may not have failed its recent inspection if it had been set up earlier.
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