New regeneration work taking place in Enfield

A number of improvements have been made to the London borough of Enfield, it has been revealed.

Brand new Christmas lights have been installed in shopping centres across the borough, while hanging baskets have been put up throughout the area.

The refurbishments are part of a £200,000 drive to improve the area, according to Enfield Council.

It announced that the move is part of an initiative to boost the appearance of Enfield and to make it easier for pedestrians in some areas, while improving vehicle access.

The scheme is a joint collaboration between Enfield Business Retailers Association and Enfield Council. Areas which will be affected by the overhaul include Palmers Green, Enfield Town, Green Lanes, Edmonton and Lavender Hill.

This particular project will also see new seating installed at Palmers Green Triangle and the removal of hedges, in addition to the planting of shrubs around Enfield Town Library.

Councillor Chris Bond, cabinet member for environment, said Enfield Council is always looking for new ways to regenerate the area.

He added: "This money forms part of our regular maintenance plan which helps us keep the borough moving smoothly and enables us to improve parts of the borough in need of a bit of tender loving care.

"These relatively small scale schemes mean we can improve shoppers' experiences when they come to this borough and therefore give our businesses a boost as well."

Enfield has always been a popular place to live among Londoners and is served by strong transport links which connect the borough to the Piccadilly line, plus North and Eastern Railway. There are several underground stations in the area and buses which allow for easy travel to different parts of London.

There are also several museums in the area, plus a number of educational establishments, including Oak Hill Theological College, an associate college of Middlesex University.

Published 14th November, 2013

© 2013 Estates IT Limited