Working Together For A Welcoming and Thriving Edmonton

From 16 February 2026, Transport for London in partnership with Enfield Council will start works on the Sterling Way Crossing. This new crossing will make it easier and safer to walk, cross and cycle on Sterling Way near its junction with College Close and Silver Street Overground station. It is being delivered as part of the Shaping Edmonton programme. The construction works will:

• Replace the temporary barriers in the central reservation on Sterling Way with a new pedestrian island and staggered crossing, making it easier and safer for people to cross.
• Create a new two-way cycle link between the crossing and the College Close junction to enhance cyclist safety along Sterling Way.
• Introduce dedicated bays for loading, rapid electric vehicle charging and disabled parking outside no.18 to 38 Sterling Way.

The works will be undertaken under single lane restrictions from Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, and on Saturdays from 08:00 – 14:00 between 16 February and 25 July 2026. However, temporary traffic signals and road closures will be required during some phases of the work as detailed in the table below.

Parking

Parking bays will be suspended until 4 July 2026 along Sterling Way, between numbers 18 and 38. Site workers will assist with deliveries to local businesses as needed.

Parking bays on College Road between Sterling Way and Regal Court will be suspended to facilitate the works between 10 April and 7 May 2026, further information will be provided nearer the time.

Buses

For most of the work, all bus routes will continue to operate as normal, but some journeys may take longer. Customers are advised to allow more time for their journeys. For local trips, walking or cycling may be quicker. Check live updates at: tfl.gov.uk/bus/status.

For the overnight resurfacing work from 16 to 25 July, bus routes 34, 102, 144, 444, 491 and SL1 will be affected. Further information will be provided nearer the time.

Pedestrians

Pedestrian diversion routes will be clearly marked and well-lit throughout the works.

If you have any questions on the works, TfL can be contacted on 0343 222 1234.

Over the past year, Community House has been carefully refurbished to create a vibrant, welcoming space for the local community. Alongside a refreshed community café open to everyone, the ground floor has been made more accessible and brought to life with a series of beautiful murals. Designed by local creative service Doodle Designs and artist Amaechi Anolue, the three murals were created in partnership with local groups, reflecting the voices, experiences and creativity of the people who use Community House.

Binary Flow is the first of three murals commissioned by Enfield Council’s Journeys and Places team for Community House. Designed specifically for the computer room, the artwork responds to a space for learning, focus and exploration. It draws inspiration from the bold motifs of 1950s textile design while reimagining them through a modern, forward-thinking lens. Influences from mid-century visions of the future such as Thunderbirds or early Star Trek, create a dialogue between nostalgia and innovation.

To support a calm and focused environment, the design uses a limited, muted colour palette, clean lines and repeating forms. These elements help to create a space comfortable and accessible for all users. The composition is intentionally fluid, guiding the eye smoothly around the mural and reflecting a sense of learning and continuity.

Subtle references to computer science are woven into the pattern itself, integrated in a way that feels natural rather than literal, reinforcing the room’s purpose while maintaining a sense of harmony.

Binary Flow: A Community-Crafted Vision by Doodle Designs and Amaechi Anolue at Community House, Edmonton Green (2025)

While You Wait reimagines a 1950s waiting room, inviting visitors to pause, reflect and momentarily step back in time. Rather than observing today’s world, the scene offers a glimpse into everyday life from a bygone era that is quiet, familiar and nostalgic.

As your eye moves around the artwork, details from the decade begin to emerge. At the heart of the room, sits a 1950s Ferguson television sits, a subtle reference to Enfield’s rich industrial heritage. The wallpaper pattern is inspired by stencil designs created by service users during a workshop, when participants explored popular patterns of the 1950s. These designs have been carefully refined to create a calm and harmonious backdrop shaped by community creativity.

On the television screen, a vintage advertisement from MK Electric plays, celebrating the building’s original purpose. Nearby, a magazine titled Inside Matters appears within the scene: an authentic MK Electric company newsletter, kindly donated by a former employee who spent 25 years with the company.

The mural’s windows echo the architectural style of the current building, framing a nostalgic view of Fore Street as it might have appeared in the 1950s, seamlessly connecting past and present.

While You Wait: A Community-Crafted Vision by Doodle Designs and Amaechi Anolue at Community House, Edmonton Green (2025)

Looking Closer is a mural made up of three panels that show close-up views of Community House. At first glance, the building can seem grey and tired, but looking more closely reveals strong shapes and interesting details that are easy to miss. The mural aims to help people notice these features and see the building in a new way.

Each panel focuses on a small part of the 1950s building, zooming in to highlight details that often go unnoticed. By enlarging these sections, the mural brings out the bold lines and forms that give the building its character. These close-up views invite people to pause and look again and appreciate the design, rather than seeing the building as just a place to pass through.

Together, the three panels celebrate the care and thought that went into the building’s original design. The mural encourages people to recognise Community House as an important local landmark, a shared place shaped by people and memories, with details worth noticing and celebrating.

Looking Closer: A Community-Crafted Vision by Doodle Designs and Amaechi Anolue at Community House, Edmonton Green (2025)

Behind the scenes of the mural’s creation, developed together with the local community.

Work has been confirmed to begin at Florence Hayes Recreation Ground in the week commencing Monday 12 January 2026. To allow construction to be carried out safely, the park will be closed for around three months while improvements are delivered.

The forthcoming redevelopment will transform the space into a more welcoming, accessible and inclusive park for the local community. Improvements include a new landmark play feature near the Fore Street entrance, a refreshed Multi-Use Games Area, new accessible seating and picnic spaces, and enhanced planting to open up views into the park.

Work at Raynham Doorstep Green has reached an important milestone, with the first phase of improvements now complete. Phase one has delivered early upgrades to the park’s layout and environment, improving access, greening and safety. They include a new outdoor classroom space, offering a space for Raynham Primary School to deliver activities with young people. A dedicated dog exercise area and improved entrances contribute to a cleaner and safer local environment.

Construction is currently paused before phase two begins later in January. Future works will include the installation of new and enhanced play equipment, additional accessible seating, and picnic areas.

The project continues to reflect feedback from local residents and young people about how the park can better support everyday use.

Construction will begin at Florence Hayes Recreation Ground in mid-January 2026, marking the start of an exciting transformation of the space. To allow the works to be carried out safely and efficiently, the park will be closed for around three months while construction is underway.

This project is being delivered through Enfield Council’s Shaping Edmonton programme and is focused on making Florence Hayes Recreation Ground more welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Over the last nine months, the Council and design team, Project Centre, have worked closely with the local community, including residents, schools and regular visitors, to understand how the space is used and how it could be improved.

The plans place accessibility and inclusion at the heart of the design, with a strong focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment for all children, including those with additional support needs. A new landmark play feature will be introduced near the park entrance, helping to create a stronger sense of arrival and encouraging more people to visit from Fore Street. Improvements to planting and tree canopies will open up views into the park, making the space feel brighter and more inviting. The improvements will also deliver a refreshed Multi-Use Games Area and new accessible seating and picnic areas.

These improvements will bring new energy to Florence Hayes Recreation Ground and create a more vibrant, family-friendly space for the whole community to enjoy once it reopens. Further updates will be shared during the construction period.

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 six 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 enjoying a range of cultural performances, including spoken word poetry and live music. The pop-up market on Leeds Street brought the area to life with a DJ and food served by 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, offering a visible reminder of what makes the community 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.

What is your favourite memory of Edmonton? Did you grow up here, or move recently? Where is your favourite place and why?

We want to hear your story of Edmonton and what makes this community connected, vibrant and welcoming.

Share your story here or by visiting the Community Room at the Living Room Library on Fore Street.

You can also share your story at the Shaping Edmonton Community Event this Thursday 30 October. Join us for a community celebration of Shaping Edmonton, a chance to reflect on our journey so far and to look ahead together.

Event details:

• Thursday 30 October 2025
• 3PM – 7PM
• Fore Street Living Room Library + Leeds Street

Over the past six months, we’ve worked with the community to shape, design, and begin projects that are already making a difference in Edmonton.

This event is your opportunity to celebrate the progress we’ve made together, explore projects being delivered, share your voice in shaping Edmonton’s future, and experience cultural activities under the theme “Stories of Edmonton” in partnership with Fore Street for All.

The event will include an afternoon of activities:

• Family-friendly half-term lantern and sign-making workshops
• A special pop-up market on Leeds Street
• Cultural performances
• The project team will be on hand to share updates and hear your ideas
• Free refreshments

Together, we’re building a more welcoming and thriving Edmonton. Come and be part of the story!

Construction is now underway at Raynham Doorstep Green, marking an exciting step forward for the local community as part of Shaping Edmonton, our programme working together for a welcoming and thriving Edmonton.

This project is transforming the park into a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. The improvements taking shape reflect what local residents, families, and young people told us matters most: a safer, healthier, and happier place to spend time outdoors.

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

Once complete, Raynham Doorstep Green will offer new and upgraded play equipment, including a basket swing, play tree and multi-play unit, alongside accessible seating, picnic spaces, and outdoor exercise equipment that support health and wellbeing. Improved entrances, fencing and planting will make the park feel safer and greener, while a dedicated dog exercise area and new bins will help keep it cleaner for everyone.

Enfield Council has also been working closely with Raynham Primary School to explore ideas for an outdoor classroom, a place for young people to connect with nature and learn about the environment right on their doorstep.

Construction is being delivered in phases to keep the park open and accessible wherever possible.

Families in Upper Edmonton gathered to celebrate the opening of the St James Play Space, a vibrant new playground designed to bring joy, connection and safe play to children living in and around the Joyce and Snells Estates.

This new, meanwhile-use facility marks an exciting first step in the delivery of the Joyce and Snells Regeneration Scheme, which will transform the area with more than 2,000 new homes, a large public park, and improved community facilities.

Funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the playground is part of Enfield Council’s Shaping Edmonton Programme, which is focused on delivering immediate benefits for residents while long-term redevelopment plans progress.

The launch event was a lively celebration of community spirit, featuring activities for all ages. Highlights included: football coaching and calisthenics with Tottenham Hotspur Foundation; youth bus from Enfield Council Youth Services; face painting and giant games provided by Hill Partnerships; boxing sessions from Edmonton Eagles; magic from Mr Tickles and music from DJ & MC Academy.

Residents also had the opportunity to meet the Hill Partnerships team who installed the playground, speak with Council Officers about the regeneration plans, and learn more about support available in the borough. Officers from the Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities improvement team were on hand to offer advice, and local police attended to engage with the community.

Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council, said: “This new play space is a fantastic example of how we’re achieving real, tangible improvements for our communities now, while we work on the long-term improvement of Edmonton. It’s about creating spaces where families can come together, children can play safely and neighbours can connect.”

Cllr Ayten Guzel, Cabinet Member for Housing, added: “The St James Play Space is just the beginning. It shows our commitment to putting residents first and ensuring that the regeneration of Joyce and Snells is about more than buildings. It’s about people, community and opportunity.”

The St James Play Space is a key milestone in the Shaping Edmonton programme and a visible sign that the regeneration of Joyce and Snells is underway.