"The amount raised means we can proceed as long as we are granted a costs cap', which limits the amount of costs we would have to pay if we lost. It's great news that locals can hold Enfield council to account when it comes to fencing off and building on vital green space in our park. What has been amazing is that 850 people have made donations, which shows the community is really on our side on this."
"We have faith we can achieve a fair result, the Guardians spokeswoman said. The decision to allow a private company to enclose and develop part of this beautiful public park needs to be challenged. It's not acceptable for us to lose public parkland to private interests. We are working with a talented team at the Public Interest Law Centre and we will do everything in our power to have the decision overturned."
A crowdfunded legal fund has nearly reached its £30,000 target to pursue a judicial review to block construction of a Tottenham Hotspur women's team training ground on Whitewebbs Green Belt parkland. 850 people have donated, and funders seek a costs cap to limit liability if the challenge fails. Lawyers have submitted a judicial review request that must show the council misled councillors or acted irrationally to have a full hearing. A judge will only allow a full hearing if the claim is arguable. Enfield Council maintains that proper legal processes were followed and will vigorously defend the planning decision.
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