About Us

A brief history of the Federation

In January 1963, a federation of Enfield residents’ associations from the three former boroughs of Enfield, Edmonton and Southgate was created. This was before the new Borough Council of Enfield came into formal existence.

In April 1971 Alan Young, then the leader of Enfield Borough Council (EBC), called leaders of this Federation and the Federation of Civic Associations together and suggested that the two organisations amalgamate. There would then be one body to present its views to the local authority and be representative of a substantial number of residents and ratepayers (as they were then known).

Agreement was easily reached and the Federation of Enfield Residents’ and Allied Associations was formed. Affiliation was (and still is) available to any properly constituted body of residents in the London Borough of Enfield which does not have a party political bias.

Accommodation

In December 1979 EBC agreed to lease FERAA an office in the former Borough Valuer’s premises in Kimberley Gardens, Enfield. Subsequently the Federation used a room at All Saints church in Church Street, Enfield and later Community House.

In recent years, with the growth of electronic communication, the need for an office has diminished and FERAA has reverted to being run from the home of its volunteer Chairman or Secretary.

Delegate meetings

FERAA holds Delegate meetings twice a year in rooms at the Civic Centre or Salisbury House. An e-mail forum facilitates communication among affiliated associations between meetings. FERAA’s comprehensive web site has greatly improved communication with residents in the borough.

Other meetings

In pursuit of its aims, FERAA volunteers regularly meet Enfield MPs, the leader of the council, ward councillors, council officers, and representatives from other bodies such as Transport for London, Thames Water, the Fire Brigade, NHS trust, the Metropolitan Police Service, etc.

In addition FERAA volunteers attend Area Forums, Scrutiny Panels, and other meetings where it is important that the views of a wide body of residents are made known. FERAA is also represented on all other relevant bodies in the borough.