Work is underway at Palmers Green Triangle to make improvements to the traffic island in advance of a potentially bigger reconstruction of the junction. Those who fondly remember the old tree will have to wait a little longer until the full scheme is approved.

The work underway is:

• removal  of all above-ground elements of the subterranean toilets, which have been out of use for many years.  This work includes placing a reinforced concrete slab on top of each of the two openings. 
• The railings, regarded as "architecturally important", have been removed and will be stored in a secure location before being refurbished and installed "in a suitable position".  It is unclear whether this will be at the Triangle or elsewhere in Enfield borough.
• replacement of the current bench by three new benches to Enfield Council's current standard design
• relocation of the Christmas tree base (and there is talk of a real Christmas tree this year!)
• replacement of the concrete planters with new raised beds
• maintenance of the asphalt surface.

Also proposed is a new "landmark clock", paid for from the Enfield Residents' Priority Fund.  This scheme was initiated by the Green Lanes Business Association, which also successfully bid for RPF money to improve the planters.  FLDRA and other residents at the meeting were keen that there should be public consulation about the design of a prominent clock at such a focal point and that it should not be decided between the Council and Business Association

Documents outlinkig these proposals were circulated at the Bowes Palmers Green and Southgate Area Forum meeting:

Palmers Green Community website has copies of the two documents provided at the meeting: