Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the acceptance of a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to proceed with the Unlocking Broomfield for the Community
project. The project, which aims to preserve the heritage of Broomfield House, will receive £4.1 million from the NLHF, supplemented by £0.5 million in Council match funding.
The approval, granted at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, allows for the commencement of the project's delivery phase. This includes the dismantling of the existing structure of Broomfield House while creating a memorial garden, with elements of the house remaining as ruins. Interpretation and wayfinding will be installed, and the surrounding landscape will be enhanced to reconnect the site with Broomfield Park.
A two-year programme of inclusive heritage activities is also planned, designed to engage the community and foster a deeper connection with the park's history. These activities will include hands-on experiences for families, focusing on archaeology, horticulture, and the park's heritage.
The project is expected to deliver significant heritage, cultural, environmental, and wellbeing outcomes. It will also address a long-standing property liability for the Council and improve Broomfield Park, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the park achieving Green Flag status and being removed from the Historic England 'At Risk' register.
Cabinet also approved the addition of £4.6 million to the approved capital programme to fund the project. This funding will be primarily sourced from the NLHF grant, with the Council's match funding to be financed by capital receipts in 2028/29 and 2029/30. Authority has been delegated to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration for the procurement of necessary suppliers and consultants to support the project's delivery.
