Working together for a welcoming and thriving Edmonton

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We’re working to make Edmonton a place where everyone feels welcome, represented, and able to thrive.

With £11.9 million of funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Enfield Council has a special opportunity to make lasting improvements to the neighbourhood – supporting a more vibrant, attractive, greener, cleaner, and safer place for all.

In collaboration with the community, we’re delivering projects that will improve public spaces and connections, create opportunities, nurture inclusion, support wellbeing, and celebrate Edmonton’s culture and heritage.

What’s happening

Over the next two years we will deliver:

  • More inviting and accessible parks at Florence Hayes Rec and Raynham Green
  • A new play space on the Joyce and Snell’s Estate
  • A more welcoming Fore Street with footway upgrades and resurfaced high street
  • An expanded Leeds Street Market with space for more traders and events
  • A safer pedestrian crossing at Silver Street Station
  • A walking and cycling route linking the area to Meridian Water
  • Better community facilities on the Joyce and Snell’s Estate
  • Enhanced cultural space at Angel Community Centre
  • Refurbished workspaces at Community House

Building on success

This programme is part of significant wider council and government investment in Edmonton and builds on improvements already delivered, including Angel Yard, the Living Room Library, and the Fore Street Murals – projects that have brought new opportunities and pride to the area.

Working in partnership

Alongside the community, we’re working with the Greater London Authority, the Metropolitan Police, and Transport for London to design and deliver this comprehensive programme for Edmonton.

Be part of it

Your ideas and experiences are vital. We’ll be working with residents, businesses, and community groups throughout the programme to make sure these projects reflect local priorities. Visit the Community Room in the Living Room Library on Fore Street, N18 to see what’s planned, take part in workshops, and share your views.

We’re working to make Edmonton a place where everyone feels welcome, represented, and able to thrive.

With £11.9 million of funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Enfield Council has a special opportunity to make lasting improvements to the neighbourhood – supporting a more vibrant, attractive, greener, cleaner, and safer place for all.

In collaboration with the community, we’re delivering projects that will improve public spaces and connections, create opportunities, nurture inclusion, support wellbeing, and celebrate Edmonton’s culture and heritage.

What’s happening

Over the next two years we will deliver:

  • More inviting and accessible parks at Florence Hayes Rec and Raynham Green
  • A new play space on the Joyce and Snell’s Estate
  • A more welcoming Fore Street with footway upgrades and resurfaced high street
  • An expanded Leeds Street Market with space for more traders and events
  • A safer pedestrian crossing at Silver Street Station
  • A walking and cycling route linking the area to Meridian Water
  • Better community facilities on the Joyce and Snell’s Estate
  • Enhanced cultural space at Angel Community Centre
  • Refurbished workspaces at Community House

Building on success

This programme is part of significant wider council and government investment in Edmonton and builds on improvements already delivered, including Angel Yard, the Living Room Library, and the Fore Street Murals – projects that have brought new opportunities and pride to the area.

Working in partnership

Alongside the community, we’re working with the Greater London Authority, the Metropolitan Police, and Transport for London to design and deliver this comprehensive programme for Edmonton.

Be part of it

Your ideas and experiences are vital. We’ll be working with residents, businesses, and community groups throughout the programme to make sure these projects reflect local priorities. Visit the Community Room in the Living Room Library on Fore Street, N18 to see what’s planned, take part in workshops, and share your views.

  • Community launches Shaping Edmonton

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    Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday 27 March at the Shaping Edmonton community launch event. The event was held at the new Community Room in the Living Room Library on Fore Street which will act as a hub for the programme and exciting initiatives happening across Edmonton.

    It was fantastic to see so many people attend and participate in the event, including residents of Edmonton, local businesses, school pupils, families, local artists and other stakeholders. Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil, and Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Placemaking, Cllr Sabri Ozaydin, both spoke at the event emphasising the commitment the Council has to improving Edmonton in partnership with the community.

    Curated in partnership with Fore Street for All, the event was a vibrant showcase of local artists and community members alongside the 11 projects that will be delivered across Edmonton over the next two years. Fore Street for All ran an engaging board game about each of the Shaping Edmonton projects while guests enjoyed exhibitions of photography, watercolour artworks, and sound experiences. Guests also participated in workshops on 3D tapestry weaving and knitting while enjoying salsa performances and caricature portrait painting. We would like to say a big thank you to Fore Street for All, along with the artists, exhibitors, workshop hosts and local community members who brought this event to life:

    • Jeanette Hunter who hosted the knitting workshop
    • Sam Cooney who hosted the 3D tapestry weaving workshop
    • Sean Anthony who exhibited his photography titled ‘Working class pride in Upper Edmonton’
    • Bernard Owusu who exhibited his photography titled ‘Creatives of Upper Edmonton’
    • Lucia Scazzocchio who created the sound art exhibition
    • Qwynto who drew caricature portrait drawings
    • Alma Latina who performed salsa dancing
    • Fore Street for All (Yuting, Richard, Jade and Cellina) who hosted the Shaping Edmonton board game
    Upcoming engagement
    There is an exciting programme of activity to engage in Shaping Edmonton and contribute to how we design and deliver these projects. Find out more on the Shaping Edmonton project page. Here you can also subscribe for updates (in the top right section of the page) to stay up to date.

    Community Room

    Drop by during library opening hours to visit the Community Room in the Living Room Library on Fore Street, N18. We have a programme of workshops and activities happening and everyone is welcome to join:

    • Tuesday, 22 April, 4-6pm: What is Shaping Edmonton?
    • Thursday 1 May, 4-6pm: Claremont Street Neighbourhood Improvement drop-in session
    • Wednesday 7 May, 4-6pm: Cultural Hubs in Edmonton
    • Tuesday 13 May, 11am-1pm: Transformation of St. James Open Space
    • Tuesday 20 May, 11am-1pm: Joyce and Snell’s Regeneration coffee and updates
    • Thursday 29 May, 4-6pm: Community Stories: Past and Future
    • Tuesday 3 June, 11am-1pm: Transforming Florence Green Park
    • Tuesday 10 June, 4-6pm: Leeds Street Market drop-in session


  • You're invited to launch Shaping Edmonton

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    Celebrate the launch of Shaping Edmonton

    You’re invited to celebrate the launch of Enfield Council’s Shaping Edmonton: a transformative programme to improve Edmonton in partnership with the local community.

    Date: Thursday 27 March 2025

    Time: Drop-in between 4 – 7pm (Speeches at 5pm)

    Location: Community Room, Living Room Library, Fore Street, N18 2XF

    At the event you'll have the opportunity to hear from the Leader of Enfield Council and the project team, and enjoy refreshments and entertainment including music, caricature art, embroidery and knitting workshops, and a special Shaping Edmonton board game delivered in partnership with Fore Street for All.

    About Shaping Edmonton

    Funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (£11.9 million), this programme is formed of 11 impactful projects designed to foster a thriving, inclusive, and resilient Edmonton. These projects will:

    • Enhance public spaces and safety

    • Support housing and community infrastructure

    • Improve transport connections for walking, cycling, and public transit

    • Boost health, wellbeing, and the local economy

    This investment builds on previous projects delivered including Angel Yard, the Living Room Library, and the Fore Street Murals.

    We’re working closely with residents, businesses, community groups, and key partners, including the Greater London Authority, Transport for London, and the Met Police, to bring this vision to life.

    Join us and help shape Edmonton’s future!



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