The latest update to Enfield’s "Council Plan – Investing in Enfield" showcases major progress made by the local authority towards improving the lives of residents and achieving the borough’s five key priorities.
These key priorities are: clean and green places; strong, healthy and safe communities; thriving children and young people; more and better homes; and an economy that works for everyone.
Significant strides have been made to strengthen communities, with crime reduced by 19% under the Clear, Hold, Build programme in Upper Edmonton and Edmonton Green. Enfield Council’s adult social care service was rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission for its person-centred approach. More than 23,000 residents have used Council’s Family Hubs in 2024/5, and the borough’s schools continue to perform above national averages, with all Enfield schools rated good or outstanding by the inspector Ofsted.
The update also highlights a 27% reduction in Council carbon emissions, the creation of 40 hectares of new woodland through the Enfield Chase Restoration Project, and the introduction of 26 School Streets, 15 in the last two years, to make journeys to school safer and cleaner. The Council has also resurfaced almost 9 km of roads and created six new wetlands to boost biodiversity.
In housing, the Council has delivered 560 new Council homes, secured £5 million to make over 400 homes more energy efficient, and achieved a top ‘C1’ rating from the Regulator of Social Housing. Enfield Council is one of only two London boroughs to achieve this rating showing our commitment to our council tenants. The Council has also supported more than 1,300 people through the Meridian Water Construction Skills Academy and hundreds of local businesses through new enterprise hubs.
Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council, said: “Despite the ongoing challenges of historic government underfunding and the cost-of-living crisis, Enfield Council continues to achieve real, positive change. We are committed to creating cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods, new homes, better schools, and greater opportunities for young people. I’m incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made and grateful to everyone working hard to make Enfield a safer, cleaner, fairer, and more prosperous borough for all.”
Perry Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Enfield Council, added: “I am proud to see how much Enfield Council officers have achieved in a challenging environment for local government resources. This update demonstrates significant outcomes for Enfield’s residents across key areas.”
Looking ahead to 2025/26, Enfield Council will continue investing in the borough’s future. Plans include creating a further 30 hectares of woodland, opening a new mental health and wellbeing hub, and building council homes and genuinely affordable family-sized homes. The Council will also introduce more School Streets to create safer streets during school drop off and pick up times and to improve air quality near schools. Furthermore, we will increase cycling and walking routes and invest £300,000 from the Meridian Water Community Chest to support local community projects.
To read the report in full, visit Enfield Council's website.