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Walthamstow Stadium sold for development The world-famous Walthamstow Stadium opened in the 1930’s has been sold to a development consortium led by Yoo Capital and K W Linfoot plc.
Green matters to Brent Cross Brent Cross Shopping centre is one of the greenest companies in the country, according to a survey by a national newspaper.
North London Business bullish in 2008 In the Spring 2008 North London Business Survey local firms report a bullish attitude to business conditions in spite of the current turmoil in the finance sector.
Low Emmission Zone now in operation Britain’s first low emissions zone came into force in London on 4 February 2008.
Firoka makes pledge on Ally Pally's future The multi-million pound redevelopment of Alexandra Palace into a leisure destintion is back on the cards again after Firoz Kassam's company Firoka finally put pen to paper and signalled its committments to the project.
Fastest growing company in North London. Enterprise Broker Services in Barnet is one of The Sunday Times fastest growing companies.
Work to improve the Victoria Line These upgrades to the Victoria Line will mean quicker journey times for passengers by operating a faster, more reliable and more frequent service - with 33 trains an hour compared to the current 27 trains.
Barnet restaurant wins in Visit London awards The Visit London Awards sponsored by Eurostar are the premier event of the year for the tourism industry celebrating and showcasing the best that London has to offer. Hendon resaturant Gourmet Central wins Best Restaurant Award.
NEW North London Development and Investment Framework The North London Development and Investment Framework has been led by the LDA in partnership with national, regional and local government to respond to the challenge of delivering 20% of London's projected new homes. It is the first step in aligning and prioritising actions to unlock growth across 6 London boroughs and ensure supporting infrastructure is delivered.
Decision on new Spurs training centre Tottenham Hotspur are delighted to announce that, subject to conditions, Enfield Council's Planning Committee has resolved to approve their application for a Football Training Centre at Bulls Cross Enfield.
Mayor to spend £300m on first mainline rail service Ken Livingstone will launch his first venture under the control of London's mainline rail network next week reports the Evening Standard
Local architect's firm make top 101 of the World's Most Exciting New Architects Crawford Partnership have just been voted as one of "101 of the Worlds Most Exciting New Architects" by International Design Magazine, Wallpaper *, in their 2007 Design Directory.
Crossrail gets go ahead The £16bn Crossrail scheme to build a railway link through the centre of London has been given the go-ahead by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Court rejects £55m Palace plans Plans for a £55m redevelopment of Alexandra Palace have been blocked because of a "fatal flaw" in the consultation process.
Waltham Forest to partner with BT to deliver world class wireless services to residents The London Borough of Waltham Forest has signed an agreement to be the next local authority to partner with BT to create a ‘Wireless City’, putting it at the forefront of wireless communications both nationally and internationally.
A new future for suburban town centres North London is taking the lead on asking what is the future of our town centres. A major conference was held on 10 September 2007 at City Hall to consider what is the economic future for London’s suburban town centres – and can we make them better places to work, shop and play.
Westdrive Kia Opens New Edmonton Showroom Essex-based Kia dealers, Westdrive, has opened a new showroom in Edmonton.
Muswell Hill business shortlisted for Gary Rhodes’ Local Food Hero 2007! Following months of campaigning, the all important votes have been counted, the experts have had their say and the top five people battling it out to be London’s Food Hero have been shortlisted.
Business Link London and Colourful launch radio programme for entrepreneurs Business Link London, the gateway to business support across the Capital, has teamed up with Colourful to provide a series of radio programmes to assist budding entrepreneurs.
North London residents set to benefit as Thameslink gets the go ahead Hundreds of people using the Thameslink rail service to commute into and out of London every day from North London will benefit from a £5.5 billion investment programme approved this week.
Demolition of 2012 site to begin The demolition of the site for the 2012 Olympic Park can now begin after it was revealed that all the land needed for the site has been obtained.
e11 BID Success Businesses in Leytonstone Town Centre, Waltham Forest, vote yes for Business Improvement District.
Vision for Enfield's future Conference showcases Enfield’s talent to potential developers
Leyton Businesses Vote YES for Argall BID Businesses from the Argall Avenue and Rigg Approach industrial areas in North London have said YES to Waltham Forest’s first Business Improvement District (BID).
Tottenham regeneration kickstarted with approval for 1,200 new homes More than 1,200 new homes are set to be built on the site of a disused Tottenham depot after Haringey Council approved the biggest single planning application in its history.
Business Barges In an important first step to the regeneration of the River Lee Navigation in Tottenham, the London Borough of Haringey has granted planning consent for four new business barge moorings at Hale Wharf, Ferry Lane.
Life's Great in Enfield RESIDENTS in London's outer boroughs like Enfield have life that much better, according to a report commissioned by Ken Livingstone.
London suburbs are 'the best UK urban areas' Outer London is healthier, wealthier and greener than most urban areas in the UK, according to a study published this week for the Mayor of London.
Debenhams superstore gets council go-ahead A MASSIVE new superstore and some 200 jobs are coming to Haringey after the council voted through plans for an extension to Wood Green Shopping City.
Ally Pally Deal Gets Goahead The Charity Commission has formally approved the leasing of Alexandra Palace to a private company.
Olympic Shortfall Where will the nation find the thousands of skilled workers needed to put on the 2012 games? Anna Bawden reports
Dragon Awards For the last 20 years, the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards scheme has recognised and rewarded businesses and public offices based in Greater London
A406 congestion plan gets green light ENFIELD Council's cabinet members have backed plans to tackle congestion on a busy stretch of the North Circular road.
Barnet Business in Top 10 Pentland Group has featured 9th in Britain's 100 fastest profit-growth firms
Recycling Firm to turn chip fat into diesel Pure Fuels which began operating from an industrial estate in Edmonton, north London, earlier this month, has the capacity to produce 3.5 million litres of biodiesel every year.
Brent Cross Regeneration Massive north London regeneration to spark multiple competitions
Haringey celebrates the best in the business The achievements of businesses across Haringey were officially recognised at a lavish awards ceremony attended by more than 400 business representatives, residents and politicians last night (8 March 2007).
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Receives Strong Political Backing
People Power to Shape the Future of Central Leeside A new vision to regenerate south east Enfield will put local people and businesses at the heart of the consultation process to help shape future plans.
Prince's Foundation to boost Walthamstow regeneration plans Waltham Forest Council has enlisted the support of The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment to continue the rejuvenation of Walthamstow town centre.
Innovation support for Upper Lee Valley businesses Eighty two small and medium sized (SMEs) businesses in the Upper Lee Valley area are being invited to take part in a support programme to help develop new ideas, products and services.
Net Free Advice for Businesses Small business owners and entrepreneurs from Enfield who have been in business for more than 18 months are being invited to attend a free conference to help boost profits.
An inspiration to all women in business Nita Shah been awarded the title of north London's most inspirational female entrepreneur by the small business support and advice service, Business Link for London.
Ecopoly – A new plastics recycling company with a difference Ecopoly Plastics Recycling is a new company in Ponders End, Enfield, which is helping local companies go green.
Top cop impressed as retailers box clever A shopping district in Winchmore Hill received a high profile guest when borough commander Sharon Rowe paid a visit to view a new safety scheme that is taking place amongst retailers.
London attracts one third of all Chinese investment into the UK Think London announces dedicated incubator for Chinese businesses
Change of heart over gallery hours Waltham Forest Council has backtracked on plans to cut opening times at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum.
UK Olympic Delivery Authority launches E-Tendering website for up to 2,000 contracts The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today (Friday) launched an online E-Tendering and planning package to help companies compete for up to 2,000 contracts throughout the delivery of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics Games.
Blair Signs for Spurs Charity Tottenham Hotspur Football Club have marked the award of charitable status to its community scheme with a visit to Downing Street.
Massive Boost for Athletics in London The Lee Valley Athletics Centre - a major new training and competition venue for the capital and the South of England located in Enfield, North London - was officially opened by Culture Secretary and Olympic Minister Tessa Jowell today
London attracts 40% of Korean foreign direct investment projects into Europe London has attracted 40 percent of all Korean foreign direct investment (FDI) projects into Europe, making the UK the most popular investment destination for Korean businesses in Europe in terms of FDI projects.
New Year, New Name for North London Ltd From 2nd January 2007 North London Ltd, the inward investment and business retention agency for the region, will be known as North London Business.
£160m announced for local transport improvements The Mayor of London today announced £160m of funding for London boroughs to spend on local transport improvements to make the Capital safer, cleaner and greener over the next year.
India Ranks as Second Largest Source of FDI Projects into London India is now the second largest contributor of FDI projects to London, according to Think London, the foreign direct investment (FDI) agency for London.
SFIE Grants SFIE applications from large firms or SMEs seeking more than £100,000 in areas that will fall out of the Assisted Area after December 31 2006 must be received by Friday 1st December 2006.
Transport Commissioner tours North London The tour took the Transport Commissioner to key development sites and growth areas in the sub-region and provided an opportunity for Borough Leaders and Chief Executives to highlight key transport issues.
Taking the strain out of customers' delivery pains courier service wins major enterprise The Courier (Same Day) Service Limited was awarded the prestigious “Enfield Enterprise Business of the Year” award at a gala dinner on the 9th November 2006.
Cabinet approves the Interim Planning Policy Framework Following consultation on a draft document, on the 19th September Cabinet approved the Blackhorse Lane Interim Planning Policy Framework. The culmination of two years work in partnership with local people, local businesses and other agencies, the Interim Planning Policy Framework provides a blueprint for shaping the future of the Blackhorse Lane area.
The Changing Face of North London New Plans and Proposed Developments Highlighted
Ambitious plan unveiled for London retail centre Proposals to transform the area around Brent Cross shopping centre in London have been unveiled for pre-application consultation.
Enterprise Enfield Business Adviser Wins National Award Enterprise Enfield Business Adviser, Chrystelle Benkhelil, has been chosen as the Start up Adviser winner in the Institute of Business Advisers’ (IBA), national Business Adviser of the Year Awards.
Aesica Acquires Chemical Manufacturing Facility from Merck Sharp & Dohme Deal includes a supply agreement and ensures continuity of production and employment at Ponders End facility.
Spurs Bring International Visitors to the Borough Tottenham Hotspur, together with North London Ltd, hosted a group of Korean games software companies at their home match against Portsmouth recently.
Men at work By Dominic Gover Builders are hard at work to ensure Enfield's biggest retail development for almost 25 years is ready to open on Tuesday.
Enfield picks up silver for London in Bloom awards Enfield's gardens have enjoyed an unforgettable award-winning week, picking up several prestigious prizes in two separate ceremonies.
Maxitech.biz crowned regional winner in 2006 Edge Employer Awards UK computer recycling firm, Maxitech.biz Ltd, is the regional winner of the Edge Employer Awards 2006.
Changes to fire safety law As part of the Government's commitment to reduce death, injury and damage caused by fire, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is reviewing fire safety law; and is making a number of changes which are designed to make the law easier to understand and comply with, the new law will come in place in Ocober 2006.
LDA launches the Opportunities Fund Round Two £30m worth of opportunities for community groups after LDA launches local regeneration fund
Three of England's top state schools are in North London Three North London schools are in The Times Top 12 list for state schools at GCSE
Maxitech.biz scoops commendation award London-based computer recycling company Maxitech.biz scoops commendation award for innovation in The National Business Awards 2006
Haringey business one of the 100 must-see shops in the world according to leading industry experts Yasar Halim's bakery and delicatessen in Green Lanes, Haringey, has been selected as one of the top 100 shops worth visiting on the planet, alongside Bloomingdales in New York and Selfridges in London.
Businesses have their say at the successful first Haringey City Growth event! On Thursday 10 August over 40 businesses participated in an afternoon City Growth event highlighting Haringey Business Opportunities.
Local people reap the benefits of Warburtons rise in success! Warburtons £17 million new extension to their Enfield production and distribution facility is now almost complete and will create a further 100 jobs.
North London business is regional winner in HSBC Start Up Awards! North London's Maxitech.biz is one of the five regional winners of the HSBC Start Up Awards and will collect a prize package worth £4,000.
One of the first Olympic site relocations moves to Enfield Moorgate Paper, one of the largest independent paper merchants in the UK, completed its move to new premises from Stratford in June.
Maxitech.biz reaches the finals of the international World Challenge Awards Multi-award winning computer recycling company Maxitech.biz has reached the finals of the World Challenge Awards, the global competition organised by the BBC, Newsweek and Shell. World Challenge rewards individuals or groups which use enterprise and innovation to the benefit of local communities.
City Growth - Haringey Business First Business confidence and competitiveness are the cornerstones of a new business-led initiative about to take off in Haringey.
Waste by Water Trial Successful LondonWaste's EcoPark in Edmonton, North London, is set to become one of the premier waste management and recycling centres of excellence in Europe.
Data Connection wins third Queen's Award with 95% export sales With its UK headqauretrs in Enfield, North London, technology company Data Connection Limited, which includes its MetaSwitch Division, announced on 21 April 2006 that it has been granted its third Queen's Award for Enterprise, based on its outstanding export achievement.