Enfield Town Centre

Construction works for Phase 2A of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhood project are nearing completion, with final works expected to be substantially finished by Easter.

Significant progress has been made across the project area, along Church Street and Fountain Island. A key focus of this phase has been improvements to the pavement in front of Market Square, helping to create a more welcoming and accessible space at the heart of Enfield Town.

These improvements include new paving, upgraded crossings and four new trees, providing more greenery, helping to soften the streetscape and create a more pleasant environment for residents, visitors and shoppers. Historical art panels are proposed to be installed in the summer (subject to planning) adding to this space and telling the fascinating story of the market square. New seating will also be added in the summer.

Cllr Sabri Ozaydin, Cabinet Member for Environment and Placemaking, recently visited the site to see the progress being made and meet the team delivering the improvements.

Across Phase 2A, works have also delivered wider footways, improved pedestrian crossings and changes to traffic management, including the introduction of a 24-hour bus lane on part of Church Street. Together, these improvements aim to make Enfield Town safer, greener and easier to get around.

We recognise that construction works can cause temporary disruption and would like to thank residents, businesses and visitors for their continued patience while these improvements are completed.

Information on the recently approved next phase of construction (Phase 2B) will be shared on Let’s Talk Enfield and with local residents via letter in the coming months.

The new Enfield Town Steering Group have held their first meetings, working together to develop a plan to support and deliver events and activities around the town centre across 2026.

The group brings together representatives from community, cultural, heritage and voluntary organisations, local businesses and the public sector. It has been set up to build local capacity, better coordinate existing activity and support new ideas that help Enfield Town to be a safe, vibrant, welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.

Each of the group’s members have shared an introduction, offering insight into their connection to Enfield Town and their ambitions for the group, which we will be sharing through news updates this week.

Courtney Ward - One to One Enfield

I was raised in Enfield during my childhood and I moved back into Enfield as an adult. As a neurodivergent individual, both early and late diagnosed, I have found my voice through many methods including poetry, art and also advocacy and talks, bringing acceptance and inclusivity. I represent One-to-One Enfield as I have lived experiences of what inclusivity should look like and what actually takes place, and what our future can hold to support those who are neurodivergent and have disabilities in a better way. From the time I spent outside of Enfield, I learnt some positive things that other boroughs across the country do that I would like to bring to Enfield.

Kathy Worrall - Christmas Parade of Light

I am proud to call Enfield both my birthplace and home, having been born, educated, and worked here.

I am the co-founder of The Enfield Christmas Parade of Light, which began in 2011, and have helped nurture this annual event for over 15 years, welcoming new groups as it grows. My connections with local theatre and youth groups, including ARTSTART, have proven invaluable. The Christmas Parade’s success has inspired two further annual events in Enfield: the June Community FUNdraising Day and in September Emergency Services Day.

I co-organise these occasions with the support of a diverse range of Borough groups, such as The Rotary Clubs, Exodus YouthWorxs, NYCC, Enfield Women’s Centre, Enfield Carers, Soroptimists UK, and others.

My ambition for the group is to engage with businesses to be involved with events that attract more visitors into Enfield Town to shop And enjoy it’s rich hospitality offer etc.

Preston Gaddy - Palace Gardens Shopping Centre

I have been involved in the Shopping Centre industry for some 25 years and moved from South Africa 3 years ago. I have been managing Palace Shopping on behalf of DWS for over 2 ½ years and am extremely passionate about ensuring Palace Shopping can better integrate and collaborate with the Enfield Community.

Despite living some distance away in Kew Gardens, Enfield Town has become an integral part of my daily life as I am based here 5 days a week and also every other Saturday. I have become acquainted, and worked closely, with various role players within the Enfield Council, the Journeys & Places Team, the Enfield Society, local Schools as well as numerous Charity organisations.

As part of the Steering Group, I hope to make a meaningful contribution to ensuring that Enfield Town once again becomes a vibrant, safe and prosperous community, where people from all walks of life have the opportunity to flourish.

Sarisha Kumar - Dugdale Arts Centre

I am a multidisciplinary programme director and cultural venue leader specialising in cross-art form creative programming, community co-creation, and talent development. I am passionate about diversity and inclusion, devising work with artists and communities, and democratising arts and culture.

As the Venue and Cultural Programme Manager of Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC), I lead our public artistic programme and support borough-wide public cultural celebrations and anniversaries such as Pride, Windrush, South Asian Heritage Month, and Black History Month. I have developed a 3-year Community Engagement Strategy for DAC, represented Enfield in the North Central London Creative Health partnership, and am a member of the London Cultural Forum. I am also a Trustee at the Almeida Theatre in London and sit on the EDI Committee.

In June 2025, we presented the design for improvements in Enfield Town, and statutory consultation on the proposed changes for Phase 2 was carried out. Following the decision in October 2025 to implement Phase 2A of the project, another report was published for Phase 2B of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhood project. This report has been approved by Cllr Sabri Ozaydin, Cabinet Member for Environment and Placemaking and gives the authority to progress with the implementation of Phase 2B of the wider scheme.

The wider project will still be progressed in stages as funding becomes available, and statutory consultation will be arranged for any subsequent stages.

The report can be found here, with Appendices here.

Enfield Town Steering Group is seeking an Independent Chair to provide strategic and inclusive leadership to a dynamic network of stakeholders representing different sectors in Enfield Town.

The Enfield Town Steering Group is a new model for local partnership working led by representatives from community, cultural, voluntary, public-sector organisations, the council and local businesses in Enfield Town.

Are you:

• Passionate about shaping the future of Enfield Town Centre?
• An experienced leader with a commitment to community partnership and sustainable urban development?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Remuneration: Up to £12,000 per annum.

Initial Term: May 26 - May 2027

Time Commitment: Approximately 2–3 days per month. Please note this role involves remote working and in-person attendance at meetings and events.

Please email Safia.Banharally@enfield.gov.uk for an application pack or download the documents below:

Job Description

Application Form

Enfield Town Steering Group - Terms of Reference

Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 7th April 2026

Planned Interviews: Monday 20^th April 2026

The new Enfield Town Steering Group have held their first meetings, working together to develop their vision to improve Enfield Town Centre and are curating a programme of cultural events and activities around the town centre across 2026.

The group brings together representatives from community, cultural, heritage and voluntary organisations, local businesses and the public sector. It has been set up to build local capacity, better coordinate existing activity and support new ideas that help Enfield Town to be a safe, vibrant, welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.

The group is in the process of recruiting an independent Chair to provide strategic and inclusive leadership and to ensure their programme for Enfield Town is sustainable and delivers maximum impact for all communities. The group is also creating a paid opportunity for a young producer in Enfield to deliver a spring-summer cultural programme and activate outdoor spaces around the town centre.

The group is seeking an experienced leader who is passionate about shaping the future of Enfield Town Centre. You can find out more about the Chair role and recruitment process here. Updates on other opportunities and events will be posted on Let’s Talk Enfield and on The Enfield Town Steering Group - Open Collective page

Each of the group’s members have shared an introduction, offering insight into their connection to Enfield Town and their ambitions for the group, which we will be sharing through news updates this week.

Chris Theodoulou - Enfield Town Business Association

Myself and my wife have built our business Emma Claire Hair and Beauty Spa in Church Street. We opened the business in January 1976, and I am proud that our business has been established in the town for 50 years where we are the longest running independent business. As vice chair of Enfield Town Business Association, I have also had the honour to represent Enfield Town businesses in many aspects of local issues for over 2 decades. I also had the privilege of being a governor for George Spicer Primary School for several years.

I want to create an Enfield Town that reflects our diverse culture and be representative of all voices. I passionately believe that everybody has equal value and that their voices should be heard

Clare Moloney - Enfield Council

I have been working in Enfield Town for 4 years, through my work as Create Enfield Manager and Place Shaping Manager at Enfield Council. Throughout that time, I have conceptualised, commissioned, and delivered place-based capital projects and cultural programmes that have reanimated different parts of the town centre, and which have celebrated and showcased the rich creativity and cultural heritage of Enfield. As Place Shaping Manager, I have oversight of projects delivered in North Enfield and have established good relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and sectors in Enfield Town.

My ambition for Enfield Town: I would love to see a more active and welcoming town centre during the evening hours, where the town’s culture, heritage and diverse businesses are rightly celebrated and fully appreciated. As well as providing a rich experience for residents, I would like to see the town centre become a desirable destination for culture, heritage, shopping, eating experiences; and to see more arts and culture happening throughout the town centre in places such as Fountain Island, Palace Gardens, Market Place, Saddlers Square, Library Green and Town Park.

Emma Rigby - Love Your Doorstep

I represent Love Your Doorstep, a long-established community platform supporting local residents, businesses and organisations across Enfield.

I have a strong personal and professional connection to Enfield and have worked locally for over a decade, building trusted community networks both online and on the ground. Through Love Your Doorstep, I lead community engagement initiatives and the Enfield Town Community Patrol, working closely with residents, businesses and partners to improve safety, communication and pride in the area.

My ambition for the Steering Group is to help create a more joined-up, responsive and welcoming Enfield Town that genuinely reflects local voices and delivers meaningful, visible improvements.

John Cole – The Enfield Society

I am representing The Enfield Society, where I am co-chair and active volunteer committed to protecting and enhancing Enfield’s heritage, environment, and community spaces.

As a resident of over 60 years, I am deeply rooted in the borough. I chair the Friends of Enfield Chase, co-founded the Friends of Gordon Hill Station, and have helped deliver local public art projects, including murals and community mosaics across Enfield Town.

I currently lead community engagement for the Lottery-funded Unlocking Broomfield project.

Working alongside the Steering Group and our new Chair, I hope to help create a safe, inclusive, sustainable and culturally vibrant Enfield Town, uniting existing and newly arrived residents and community groups to honour our market town’s history while shaping its future.

Next week our team will be out in Enfield Town showcasing the designs for new interpretation panels to be installed adjacent to the Market Square in Enfield Town.

The interpretation panel designs focus on Market Square, reflecting its history, rich culture and role in everyday civic and community life. The panel designs were informed through engagement with the Enfield Town Steering Group, The Old Enfield Charitable Trust and from comments received during the Phase 2 statutory consultation.

Come by and speak to us on Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 11:00 - 14:00 on Fountain Island. This will be an opportunity to view the designs for these interpretation panels and share comments before they are finalised.

We are back on site and continuing with Phase 2a of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhood project.

Good progress has already been made, with the southern footway now complete and works well underway on the northern footway. The section of footway outside Metro Bank, along with the adjacent vehicle crossover, is nearing completion.

Next, works will move to the vehicle crossing next to Barclays. This phase will involve removing and reconstructing the crossing and is expected to take around two weeks.

Works have also begun in the area outside Market Square. In the coming weeks, new trees will be installed here, followed by new paving shortly afterwards. Once this section is complete, paving works will continue outside Barclays and are expected to take approximately two weeks.

Resurfacing works will soon take place on Church Street. These will be carried out overnight under a road closure and are expected to last around one week. Additional resurfacing works are also planned for Cecil Road.

This phase of works is due to be completed by the end of March. We will continue to provide updates as the project progresses and thank residents, businesses and visitors for their patience while these improvements are delivered.

We are delighted to announce the formation of the Enfield Town Steering Group. The group has held its first meetings, launching a pilot phase for a new model of local partnership working. The group brings together representatives from community, cultural and voluntary organisations, local businesses and the public sector. The Steering Group has been created to build local capacity, champion the co-ordination of existing activities and launch new initiatives to improve the town centre, ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.

Enfield Council has provided initial funding to support this pilot phase, including a project budget of £10,000. The group will work collaboratively to determine how these funds are used to deliver projects that respond to local needs and priorities.

Meet the members

Eight members have been selected through an independent recruitment process, led by specialist consultancy Augarde & Partners. Together, they bring experience, local knowledge and a shared commitment to the town’s success.

• Christakis Theodoulou - Enfield Town Business Association
• Clare Moloney - Enfield Council
• Courtney Ward - One to One Enfield
• Emma Rigby - Love Your Doorstep
• John Cole - Enfield Society
• Kathy Worrall – Christmas Parade of Light
• Preston Gaddy - Palace Shopping Centre
• Sarisha Kumar - Dugdale Arts Centre

Augarde & Partners led research with local community and business stakeholders to shape a shared vision for a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable Enfield Town that celebrates its heritage, supports creativity and enterprise, and offers opportunities for all ages.

Over the coming months, the Steering Group will shape a programme of Town Centre activation and explore how to make the most of its pilot funding. Future activities will include the recruitment of an independent chair and administrative role to support the group in working together to identify opportunities that strengthen Enfield Town Centre.

One of the groups first actions is inviting local people to take part in a survey to help better understand community priorities that might shape their next steps. You can view a flyer the group has produced here and complete the survey here.

To support a welcoming and accessible environment in the town centre during the busy Christmas period, the Council will be pausing construction work being delivered as part of Phase 2A of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhood project from 1 December. This will help ensure residents, businesses and visitors can enjoy the festive season with reduced disruption. All works currently underway will be completed before the pause begins, and the area will be fully opened, with no temporary barriers, fencing or construction equipment left in place. The site will be made safe, tidy and accessible for all users throughout December.

Construction will resume in January 2026, with the project team working efficiently to complete the remaining elements of Phase 2A as early as possible in the new year. We expect the works to conclude in March, although the precise timeline will depend on weather conditions and site progress once works restart.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue delivering improvements that will enhance safety, accessibility and the overall experience of Enfield Town.

Construction is now under way on the next phase of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhood project. Improvements are being delivered as part of Phase 2A of the project following statutory consultation earlier this year.

Phase 2A brings a range of improvements along Church Street, including wider pedestrian crossings and the introduction of a 24-hour bus lane permitting buses, taxis, motorcyclists and cyclists. New planting on Fountain Island and in front of the Market Square will create greener spaces that improve the look and feel of the town centre.

Cllr Sabri Ozaydin, Cabinet Member for Environment and Placemaking, recently visited the site to meet the team delivering the work.

Work is expected to be completed in January 2026 and Enfield Council are working with our construction partners Kenson Highways to minimise the impact on local residents and businesses.