Enfield Council has welcomed new government plans to fund councils more fairly between 2026 and 2029.
Under these plans, the government estimates that Enfield’s funding will increase by 58% over the next three years, better reflecting the needs of local people.
For many years, Enfield did not receive its fair share of funding because the system was out of date. This left the borough struggling while others were better funded. The Institute for Fiscal Studies ranked Enfield as the 7th most underfunded council in the country.
The government has now started to fix this through its Fair Funding Review, which uses up-to-date information about population growth, deprivation and demand for services.
Council Leader, Cllr Ergin Erbil, said: “This is very good news for Enfield. We have always argued for fair funding, and I am pleased that our efforts have helped secure extra money for our borough. The government estimates that over this Parliament, Enfield’s spending power is set to rise by £203 million between 2024 and 2028.
“This will not immediately undo the damage caused by years of underfunding. We are still under pressure in areas like adult social care, children’s services and temporary housing. But a fairer system gives us the chance to invest in better services and make Enfield a cleaner, safer and fairer place to live.”
What the Council has delivered in the past year
Despite financial challenges, Enfield Council has made real progress:
- Keeping people safe – Working with the Metropolitan Police has helped reduce crime. The Council launched the Women’s Night Safety Charter and increased safety patrols on estates, parks and high streets.
- Cleaner and greener Enfield – New wetlands were created, green spaces improved, street cleaning increased, free bulky waste collections continued, community recycling days held, and we continue to benefit from two recycling centres.
- Better support for children and young people – All council-maintained schools are now rated Good or Outstanding. Five new Family Hubs have opened, and youth services have supported thousands of young people with activities, mentoring and safe spaces.
- Homes and jobs – Major housing projects like Meridian Water and Alma Estate have moved forward. The Council has invested in warmer homes and extra-care housing, and helped residents find jobs and training through employment and business support.
Cllr Erbil added: “We want to make Enfield a better place by building more affordable and council homes, helping working families buy their own homes, and reducing the cost of living.”
Have your say
The Council must still set a balanced budget for 2026–27. We encourage our residents to share their views on spending priorities. You can read the Council’s financial plans and complete the survey on our website at enfield.gov.uk/consultations