A YEAR OF COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY & NEW BEGINNINGS - HIGHLIGHTS OF 2025

As 2025 closes, Palmers Green has seen a year of inspiring community activity,  and new local businesses. From lively markets and creative events to vibrant new shops and eateries, here’s a look back at some of the highlights of the year.

Devonshire Square – A New Heart for Palmers Green

One of the biggest milestones of the year was the official launch of Devonshire Square in May. A fantastic new public space in the heart of the high street designed with community use at its centre. The Square has already hosted markets, workshops, and performances, cementing itself as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. 

We continued our markets in 2025 when the square re-opened,  bringing  local makers, creators, musicians, and independent traders to Devonshire Square, celebrating Palmers Green’s community spirit and drawing new footfall to the high street. 

Keeping PG green 

The volunteers continued to keep our high street flourishing with beautiful pockets of green spaces like the bed outside the Job Centre and the fantastic displays at the station. They also hit the high street with their litter pickers to remove rubbish and clear up graffiti. To all the greening volunteers we salute you! 

Staying in touch 

We expanded how the community stays in touch, launching a newsletter and WhatsApp channel to share updates faster. 

Not everything went to plan

We got incredibly close to getting a cinema in PG and despite the setbacks the determination of the community was clear and we won’t give up!  

We lost the fight to prevent another adult gaming centre coming to PG. Despite Enfield Council denying planning permission, Palace Amusements took it to the top and the Planning Inspector overturned the decision. Work has begun on the arcade in the old Lloyds building. This decision was a big disappointment and shows how poor the law is in preventing the rise in these arcades on high streets across the UK.  

New Businesses to join PG

2025 has seen several exciting new ventures joining the high street including:

  • The Enfield Tool Library opened at Palmers Green Library, offering residents a sustainable way to borrow tools for DIY or gardening projects.

  • Teas&Cs Coffee Shop – A warm and welcoming new spot for speciality coffee, community meet-ups, and wholesome treats.

  • Stage – Now open with a fresh, reimagined space across the road, Stage has quickly become a go-to destination for evening jazz nights and laid-back hangouts.

    Stage Schnitzel – Relaunched in Stage’s original home, serving up classic comfort food with great flavour and local fanfare.

  • Ahra-Ne (Koreen BBQ) – A delicious new Korean BBQ restaurant bringing bold, authentic flavours to Palmers Green.

  • Candy Floss – Sweetening the high street with its delightful range of desserts and treats.

  • Tandir – A vibrant new Turkish restaurant adding rich, aromatic cuisine to our diverse dining scene.

  • Thomas James Estate Agents – Opening sleek new offices on Alderman’s Hill, this modern local agency brings fresh energy and expertise to the property market.

  • National bakery chain Gail’s opened on the Triangle.

  • The Fox pub got new landlords and continues to go from strength to strength. 

Looking Forward

Thank you to everyone who has come together to support local shops, volunteer at events, and help build the thriving community we all want to be part of.

Let’s keep the momentum going into 2026 — with more events, more businesses, and more reasons to celebrate Palmers Green. We need more people to help us drive our ambitions for the high street, whether it is helping with the markets, targeting new businesses to the area or keeping the high street green. Please get in touch if you would like to help. 



Cara McDonagh