The letter attached to a noticeboard in Tuckers Field falsely claimed park users would be charged £2
North Enfield Recreation Ground and (inset) the fake council notice
Enfield Council has confirmed that an official-looking notice telling park users that they would be charged a “small entry fee” is a fake.
The letter attached to the noticeboard at North Enfield Recreation Ground, also known as Tuckers Field, appeared last Friday (27th), warning park users that from 1st January “Enfield Council will introduce a small entry fee for all visitors”.
It went on to say that the decision was made “in response to recent incidents of vandalism in the park” which had damaged facilities and “disrupted the enjoyment of the space for residents”. Adults would be charged £2 and children £1, the notice claimed.
While the notice used the council’s official letterhead and logo design, the fact it was attached to the outside of the park’s noticeboard, rather than using the key to attach it inside, heavily suggested it was fake. The notice also incorrectly referred to the green space as “Tuckers Park” rather than Tuckers Field.
When asked by the Dispatch about the notice today (Tuesday 31st) the council confirmed it was fake and had been removed.
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