Enfield Council’s Leader, Cllr Ergin Erbil met new residents of Pipistrelle House, a 41 home affordable housing block located in the transformative Meridian Water regeneration area (5 December).
Residents have been moving in since the end of August 2024 and they join hundreds of other people now calling Meridian Water their home.
The Leader spent time talking with residents and exploring the new development which is home to a mixture of private, shared ownership, affordable and council housing.
The arrival of the new residents into Pipistrelle House brings the total amount of homes delivered by Enfield Council and its partner Vistry to more than 200.
The first phase of Meridian One in Meridian Water is set to finish next year completing 301 homes, the first of 10,000 homes coming to this landmark regeneration area.
Meridian Water is situated in Edmonton, Enfield, and is one of the most deprived areas in England. Enfield Council’s ambitious project is helping to tackle the unequal challenges the community faces by creating new opportunities for everyone.
As well as 192 affordable homes, the project has delivered hundreds of jobs, construction skills courses, multi-million-pound social value schemes and apprenticeships for local people with many more projects to be delivered in the coming years.
The Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil, said: “I am from Edmonton and I am committed to investing in Edmonton. Meridian Water is the beacon that keeps on giving back, offering more than just new homes. We are championing better living standards for those most in need.
“The high-quality homes being delivered at Meridian Water are a leading example of how a local authority, with the support from central government, can create more and better homes in good neighbourhoods for its residents.”
Meridian One’s successful delivery coincides with Meridian Water’s other projects which are progressing at pace such as the £195 million Strategic Infrastructure Works (SIW) which will unlock the land for thousands of new homes, community facilities, the creation of two new parks and a public riverside. In addition, the Enfield Construction Skills Academy (ECSA) which opened in 2023, has provided construction skill courses to almost 500 learners.
Unique learning opportunities have been provided by both projects. Apprenticeship schemes are available at the SIW through Enfield Council’s partner Taylor Woodrow and construction skills courses are on offer at the ECSA, located next to a live construction site.
The Leader met with the apprentices and learners at the ECSA and heard firsthand about how Meridian Water’s educational opportunities are catalysing their career progression.
There are also many other Council-led initiatives currently underway in the surrounding area including the transformation of Angel Edmonton’s public realm and the regeneration of the Joyce and Snell’s Park estates. Visit: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/news-and-events/2024/11/full-steam-ahead-for-angel-edmontons-transformation or https://www.enfield.gov.uk/news-and-events/2024/07/joyce-and-snells-planning-application-gets-stamp-of-approval
To learn about all Meridian Water’s opportunities and latest updates, sign up for Enfield Council’s newsletters here: https://enfield-council.msgfocus.com/k/Enfield-Council/sign_up
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Picture 1 – Cllr Ergin Erbil meets Pipistrelle House resident Ms Olaribigbe in the Meridian One Podium Garden, Meridian Water, Edmonton.
Picture 2 – Pipistrelle House at Meridian One, Meridian Water, Edmonton.
Picture 3 – Cllr Ergin Erbil meets Taylor Woodrow apprentice Merve Tunc at the Strategic Infrastructure Works, Meridian Water, Edmonton.
Picture 4 – Cllr Ergin Erbil meets Enfield Construction Skills Academy learner Darren Daniel in the Enfield Construction Skills Academy, Meridian Water, Edmonton.
- Meridian Water is Enfield Council’s lead regeneration project creating 10,000 homes and 6,000 jobs. Visit: https://www.meridianwater.co.uk/
- As of 5 December 2024, 38 out of the 41 homes at Pipistrelle House have achieved practical completion.
- Meridian One
- Delivered by Enfield Council and Vistry Partnerships.
- The 192 affordable homes are made up of 84 council rented homes and 108 shared ownership homes.
- September 2023 saw the first residents moving into their new homes at Meridian One. Enfield Council tenants in Edmonton were the first people to be offered homes in the high-quality development.
- Meridian One will provide:
- 50% affordable housing overall (made up of 25% Council homes, and 25% ‘intermediate’ homes).
- The Council homes will be for London Affordable Rent (LAR) and the intermediate homes will include Shared Ownership Homes aimed at first time buyers and key workers.
- The other 50% private homes will include homes for sale and for rent.
- 50% affordable housing overall (made up of 25% Council homes, and 25% ‘intermediate’ homes).
- For more information visit: https://www.meridianwater.co.uk/projects/meridian-one/
- Enfield Construction Skills Academy (ECSA)
- Delivered through a partnership By Enfield Council, Capital City College Group and Countryside Partnerships. The Enfield Construction Skills Academy aims to train almost 500 people a year through a range of apprenticeships and courses, creating pathways to higher skillsets for local people. Learners participating in the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training will have an opportunity to be put forward for the CSCS test and on passing, apply for their CSCS card.
- For more information visit: https://www.capitalccg.ac.uk/skills-academies/enfield-construction
- Strategic Infrastructure Works
- Delivered by Enfield Council and Taylor Woodrow
- The Meridian Water Strategic Infrastructure Works (SIW) will unlock further development in Meridian Water. Supported by £195 million of government funding, the infrastructure program is pivotal to the project’s success in bringing forward further development plots, improving connectivity and creating high quality public realm.
- For more information visit: https://www.meridianwater.co.uk/projects/strategic-infrastructure-works/
For further information contact: George Dixon, Campaigns Officer, Enfield Council on 020 4534 1666 or email: george.dixon@enfield.gov.uk Visit: www.enfield.gov.uk
   
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