All boroughs have their issues. Financial, social,...

All boroughs have their issues. Financial, social, environmental....I have lived in several over the years, and now I make Enfield my home. Enfield is a more interesting place to live than it is given credit for.

I have always received excellent and rapid service from the council, I act with respect to the people working for the council, and in return I receive the same treatment.

People often complain about fees, but most councils are stretched and pay as you use is infinitely more egalitarian than an across the board council tax rate hike. Just because something like the green bin was free since forever doesn't mean it should remain so.

I find it difficult at times to pay everything too, I would prefer to pay less, but gardening is now a luxury pursuit apparently and I suppose it is time to make a change, as the council has.

As for the bike lanes, I live almost on top of one, so I see how many people use it with frequency .. it is not as busy as I think the council was predicting, but maybe it is a growth thing? What is wrong with being a bit more like The Netherlands, which everyone seems to admire for their safe streets....