A vibrant afternoon of community, creativity and celebration

On Thursday 30 October 2025, residents, families and local partners gathered at Fore Street Living Room Library and Leeds Street for the “Stories of Edmonton” event, a celebration of 6 months of the Shaping Edmonton programme. From 3pm to 7pm, the event brought together people from across Edmonton to mark the progress made in building a welcoming, thriving community.

Guests took part in lantern-making and sign-making sessions while various cultural performances were enjoyed, including spoken word poetry and a musician. The pop-up market on Leeds Street brought the street to life with a DJ and food served from a local vendor usually based in Angel Yard. The Shaping Edmonton team was on hand to share updates on local projects and hear directly from residents about their ideas for Edmonton’s future. The day celebrated the diversity of Edmonton, giving a visible reminder of what makes the community and area vibrant, colourful and welcoming.

Over the past six months, the Edmonton community and Enfield Council have been working side by side to shape design ideas, launch projects and build momentum for a more welcoming, safe and inclusive Edmonton. This event was a celebration and reminded us that everyone has a role in shaping the place we live in.

We are working to deliver the series of projects across Edmonton. Information on future activities and ways to get involved will be posted here as we continue to work together with the community to shape Edmonton for the future. Join us in keeping the momentum going and ensuring local people’s voices and experiences inform how these projects are creating a more welcoming, thriving Edmonton.

Thanks to everyone who came, shared their story, made lanterns, visited the market, enjoyed performances, gave feedback and helped create the warm, engaged atmosphere of the day. Together, we’re working to make Edmonton a place where everyone feels welcome, represented, and able to thrive.