It was reported at the AGM that the school was no longer fit for purpose and would be demolished during the summer holidays. Pupils would be accommodated in temporary buildings for approximately a year, until building work was completed. Pupils numbers would not change. The school had been awarded academy status and would in future […]
SGA Concerns
Arnos Grove and Cockfosters tube station car park
Another development that might not be welcome to members is TfL’s plan to build on both car parks at Arnos Grove tube station and on Cockfosters car parks. A briefing on the Arnos Grove proposal will take place in Bowes Road Library, Bowes Road, on Wednesday June 19th from 3.30pm. A briefing on the Cockfosters […]
Tree Watering
If there is a young tree in your vicinity, would you kindly throw some water on it during the hot dry weather.
Tree Appeal
The Association has received 14 trees and we are appealing to members to help with the watering costs. We hope you will consider making a donation towards this cause.
What is a tree worth?
In Southgate Green Conservation Area, the past year has seen more than 40 tonnes of trees and greenery removed, excluding works to the Minchenden Oak. Much of these works took place on privately owned lands but current legislation allows removal of trees without any replacement conditions and this means that the visual amenity of this […]
Current Planning Applications
Ellington Court- High Street 14/03290/VAR. Ellington Court has an application for a 4th floor extension to the current building. They are seeking to change the windows facing the High street and Fontaine Court to clear glazing – on all windows to habitable rooms on E and N facades. They are also seeking to change the […]