Joe Ives

@joeives.bsky.social

Journalist, writer, maker of three-part lists. Local Democracy Reporter for Enfield, Barnet & Haringey @BBC LDRS with Social Spider Community News publications. No.1 LCD Soundsystem fan 🪩 (probably)

The Israeli government’s support for illegal settlements in the West Bank, and the killing of over 70,000 in Gaza, described by the UN as genocide, formed the backdrop of the party's controversial definition of 'Zionism' 👇 enfielddispatch.co.uk/three-green-...

Three Green councillors confirm they voted against party's controversial 'Zionism is racism' motion

The motion has sparked controversy in the past few days with several of the party's own MPs criticising the move by members to back it

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"One councillor, Bektas Ozer, was even accused of using the word “fascist” to describe Cllr Georgiou in response to his “commie” jibe, which Cllr Supple said was “uncalled for”" In fairness, both sides seem quite consistent in their open contempt for one another 👇

Enfield Dispatch@enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 3w ago

New four-year council plan approved after heated civic centre debate Insults were hurled across the council chamber towards the end of a lengthy debate over the council's priorities between now and 2 https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/new-four-year-council-plan-approved-after-heated-civic-centre-debate/

This latest chapter in the 16th-Century building’s history has been marked by desires for extensive – and expensive – restoration competing with more hard-nosed concerns that it is now, unfortunately, beyond repair: enfielddispatch.co.uk/memorialisat...

'Memorialisation' plans for Broomfield House move a step closer

A new memorial garden will retain some ruins from the historic house in Palmers Green as a way of  "reconnecting" the site to Broomfield Park

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The deal would result in an average bill of around £110,000 for every extra bedroom to be provided to the borough. Haringey Council is set to spend nearly £4million on a scheme to deliver just nine council homes in Tottenham: haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/09/04/c...

Council set to sign £4m deal to build nine social homes

The homes will help “meet the needs of families currently living in overcrowded accommodation or temporary housing" according to the council

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Barnet Council’s appointment of the housing boss at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire is “appalling”, says opposition Cllr. Laura Johnson was previously criticised by a public inquiry into the deadly incident that killed 72 people: barnetpost.co.uk/2026/08/28/c...

Council appointment of housing boss criticised for role in Grenfell disaster 'appalling'

Laura Johnson has been given the permanent position of group director of development and property at The Barnet Group

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