Better Streets for Enfield

06/07/2026

This Saturday 11th 1-4.

Haringey event but we are very happy to support.

Grace Baptist Church, 48-50 Park Ridings, Wood Green, England N8 0LD

23/10/2025

Only a few days left to the respond to the statutory consultation about 20mph limits in Edmonton, Palmers Green and Southgate town centres.

https://letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/20mph/news_feed/20mph-speed-limits-in-edmonton-palmers-green-and-southgate-town-centres-statutory-consultation

We've made our support for 20mph clearer elsewhere - such as here https://betterstreets.co.uk/20-is-plenty-for-enfield-you-can-make-it-happen/ -3945

We'd prefer a faster rollout, but are also delighted about the long-term intentions. With the plans for Enfield Town it means that there will be four town centres covered.

The main consultation has already happened so this is the statutory bit about stage 1. The summary report from the main consultation is here, worth a look https://letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/42733/widgets/128842/documents/92469

Note that 'town centres' means more than 'the main parade of shops'. The link at the top has the maps etc.

Please support this next phase.

Enfield Council is proposing to introduce 20mph speed limits on some residential streets and roads in town centres as part of our wider plan to make the borough safer, cleaner and greener for everyone. In July 2025, Enfield Council invited residents to share their views on these proposals and heard....

29/09/2025

Fresh road markings going down tonight. Makes a difference thank you

26/07/2025

Whilst we see the 20mph proposals from the council as a big step forward, they don't go far enough.

The areas marked in green are due to stay as they are - 30mph. There's others too.

A blanket 20mph for residential roads is very welcome, and we understand the need for a roll out (although three years feels too long).

Enfield Town, Ponders End, Southgate, Edmonton Green, Angel Edmonton, Cockfosters and Palmers Green are all included, although not all in their entirety.

Winchmore Hill, Lancaster Road, Bush Hill park, Silver Street, Freezy Water and many others are not included.

Given the overwhelming evidence it is not good enough for some residents and communities to be safer and healthier than others.

When you reply, make sure you ask for every area with shops and facilities to be included.

Everywhere in Enfield should have an opportunity to benefit from a safer, healthier, people friendly borough.

25/07/2025

20mph limits - but what about enforcement?

It's a fair point, but you can help.

We are not going to have, and do not want, speed cameras on every street. We will need more than we have, particularly in the busiest areas, and will also benefit from some high-profile police activity to show that changes will be enforced.

Everyone who drives can also help with enforcement by sticking to a 20mph limit.

There may be some who feel the urge to overtake others, but when everyone sticks to the limit it will get tiresome.

Enforcement can be greatly assisted by a culture we all create.

Almost twenty years ago the smoking ban came in. It worked because a silent majority wanted it to happen and smoking in bars and restaurants became socially unacceptable very quickly. The same can happen with speeding.

Collectively, residents can change the culture. That's what we see in the London boroughs who have already made this change.

When (almost) everyone else sticks to the limits, it is far harder for others to buck the trend.

Complete the consultation via this link

Making our neighbourhoods safer, cleaner and greener Enfield Council is proposing to introduce 20mph speed limits on residential streets and roads in town centres — part of our wider plan to make the borough safer, cleaner and greener for everyone. Why 20mph? Because

08/07/2025

Signed last week by 13 out of 15 Mayors* in England

Conservatives, Labour, Reform all here.

In theory, progress.

* of England's combined authorities.

06/07/2025

Pedestrians = Pounds

In-person connections matter

Walkable environments save money

These were the key messages from Tanya Bryant's talk at the Better Streets for Enfield/Enfield Cycling Campaign summer social.

And of course cyclists who feel safe on the road become pedestrians when they lock their bike up.

When people shop in person and locally it is more likely that the money will stay in the local economy.

The Pedestrian Pound makes a lot of sense for everyone.

Safe, healthy, people-friendly streets are better for locals and better for businesses.

Check out the detail here https://f.mtr.cool/swyxusmsfq

14/06/2025

This Tuesday evening.

A BIG announcement could be coming soon, a campaign aim for some time.

PLUS our guest speaker from

Lovely room upstairs in the market place pub in Enfield Town

03/06/2025

01/06/2025

Time makes a difference in how spaces are used.

The library green and park in Enfield Town are now better connected.

It is now a short wait for the lights to change. Great move TfL and Enfield Council!