Support for Wards Corner Community Coalition application HGY/2014/0575

As logged on the Council’s planning page:   http://www.planningservices.haringey.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=272550

The Our Tottenham network, involving 40 local organisations, fully supports the Wards Corner Community Coalition and its constructive and inspirational plans for the renewal and refurbishment of the historic and iconic Wards Corner, the vibrant and unique indoor Seven Sisters market, and the neighbouring area.

Their plans must be approved and supported in order to ensure:
– the recovery, preservation and renaissance of one of Tottenham’s key heritage sites
– the protection and enhancement of the interests and diversity of the site’s shopkeepers, traders, inhabitants and users
– the enhancement to the architectural, social and environmental quality and sustainability of the site
– the empowerment of those who live or work in the area

The implementation of the plan will ensure an end to the many years of neglect of the site, and an end to fears of evictions, demolition, displacement and loss.

It will excite those living, working or visiting the area, and inspire people throughout Tottenham, Haringey, London and beyond.

The Wards Corner Community Coalition should be applauded for their love of the site and area, for their care over their plans, for their engagement and involvement of those at the site and of the local communities, and for their determination to protect and improve it for the benefit of the people of Tottenham.