A campaign to install a new cash machine in Enfield Island Village has paid off - saving people in the area from travelling one and a half miles to withdraw money.

Enfield North MP Nick de Bois lobbied Tesco, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Enfield Borough Council to install an ATM after he was contacted by people in the village in Enfield Lock who were tired of travelling to Ordnance Road to get money out.

Members of the community were already queuing to use the free cash machine as the MP cut the ribbon to open the new machine outside Tesco Express yesterday.

The Conservative politician, who was the first to use the ATM, said: "It may seem like a small thing but actually I found this was a big concern when talking to residents and members of the Enfield Island Village Trust.

"I'm pleased that I've been able to take up this cause as the local MP and make this happen”.

Iain Campbell of Amber Management, the managing agent appointed by the Enfield Island Village Trust, said: "This is great news, a fantastic facility for residents.

"Without Nick's pressure we would never have achieved this, and what really pleases me is the ATM will be free."