Episode 80

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Published on:

10th Nov 2025

Leadership Starts Locally - London Borough of Enfield

Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council, shares his vision for a borough that’s growing fast — and the leadership it takes to turn that growth into better homes and stronger communities.

From Meridian Water’s 10,000-home programme to investment in local streets and schools, he explains how Enfield is proving that local government can be both ambitious and accountable.


🎥 Part of 1.5 Million New Homes: The Local Government Challenge, produced in partnership with Red Loft and Lovell.

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About the Podcast

1.5m New Homes
Asking what works and what doesn’t in getting new homes built
Each month at 1.5M New Homes, journalist and consultant Toby Fox will be visiting a different council in England to ask what works and what doesn’t in getting new homes built. He'll also be asking what it takes to build a career in public sector housing delivery.

About your host

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Drew Toynbee

Drew is a freelance content creator from the UK, creating audio and video content for audiobooks, podcasts, social media and documentaries for sectors from Weddings to the Space Industry.

When he's not working, you can find him spending time with his family and pets, doing DIY, watching movies, playing Dungeons & Dragons or videogames, or dabbling in a bit of music.

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