Building on previous successful projects such as Angel Yard, the Living Room Library, and the Fore Street Murals, the new programme, titled Shaping Edmonton, will oversee 11 key projects designed to enhance the area for residents and businesses alike.
Enfield Council has announced a major investment initiative aimed at improving Edmonton, with £11.9 million in government funding allocated to transform public spaces, community facilities, and the local economy. Building on previous successful projects such as Angel Yard, the Living Room Library, and the Fore Street Murals, the new programme, titled Shaping Edmonton, will oversee 11 key projects designed to enhance the area for residents and businesses alike.
To mark the launch of this ambitious initiative, an event will be held at the Living Room Library on Fore Street on 27 March. The event will provide residents and businesses with an opportunity to learn about the upcoming projects, contribute their ideas, and discover ways to get involved. Enfield Council is committed to ensuring that the community plays an active role in shaping the future of Edmonton.
Shaping Edmonton will focus on several core areas of improvement, including making public spaces safer and more inviting, enhancing homes and community services, upgrading transport links to encourage walking, cycling, and public transport use, and promoting health, wellbeing, and economic growth to build a thriving and inclusive community.
To achieve these ambitious goals, Enfield Council is collaborating with key partners, including the UK government, the Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority, Transport for London, and the Metropolitan Police. This partnership aims to deliver tangible, long-lasting benefits for Edmonton and its residents.
Councillor Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council, emphasised the significance of this investment, stating: “This funding represents a huge step forward for Edmonton. We are dedicated to fostering a stronger, more connected community where everyone can thrive. The launch event is an opportunity for residents and businesses to have their voices heard and actively participate in shaping their neighbourhood. We encourage everyone to attend and get involved.”
To launch the program, residents and businesses are invited to an event at the Living Room Library on Fore Street on Thursday, 27 March.
The launch event promises to be a vibrant and engaging occasion, featuring activities, performances, artwork, and exhibitions that celebrate Edmonton’s community spirit. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions and gather feedback, ensuring that local perspectives are central to the programme’s success. Throughout the duration of the initiative, the Shaping Edmonton Community Room will be set up in the Living Room Library, providing a dedicated space for residents to access information and updates on all 11 projects.
The projects covered under Shaping Edmonton include enhancements to local parks and open spaces, community centres, public transport infrastructure, and market areas. Among the planned developments are a new community and food hub, upgrades to Boundary Hall and the Angel Community Centre, improvements to St James Open Space, Florence Hayes Recreation Ground, and Florence Green Park, as well as enhancements to Leeds Street Market, Fore Street, Claremont Street, and Sterling Way Crossing.
This latest investment follows a previous £1.1 million allocation from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund in March 2020, which was used to fund various projects in Angel Edmonton, with additional match funding from Enfield Council. The new initiative represents the next phase in a long-term commitment to revitalising Edmonton and creating a more inclusive, accessible, and economically vibrant community.
For further details about the Shaping Edmonton programme and the launch event, residents and businesses can visit letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/shapingedmonton. This investment signals a new chapter for Edmonton, with the promise of a brighter, more dynamic future driven by community engagement and meaningful urban development.
(The image is courtesy of Hannah Benihoud
