4th March 2009

The support of thousands of residents in Tottenham, and beyond, has allowed us to secure £400,000 of new investment towards our ambitious plans to renew Lordship Recreation Ground.

This money was awarded through a London wide public vote, and will help Haringey Council to carry out the major regeneration of Tottenham’s largest green space. It includes plans for a new city farm and environmental centre, substantial landscaping improvements, and uncovering the River Moselle, which runs through the park.

David Lammy MP said:

“We secured this new investment, through the power of our votes. I am really excited that local people spreading the word and working together have won this money, and I was proud to be a part of the campaign.

“Lordship Rec is in the heart of Tottenham, close to the iconic Broadwater Farm and I am passionate about its future because I grew up using the park. I want to see it renewed for future generations and this money will go towards seeing these ambitious plans realised.

“I would like to thank everyone one for their support and encourage many more people to get involved with the future of the park through the Friends of Lordship Rec.”

Haringey Council hopes the scheme can lead to a Green Flag award for Lordship Rec, along with a seven-fold increase in visitors – to 355,000 – building towards making it one of the most popular parks outside central London.

Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Lifelong Learning, Cllr Dhiren Basu, said:

“I’m delighted that the people of Haringey have got behind our improvement plans for Lordship Recreation Ground; your votes have helped us secure this major funding.”

Dave Morris, Chair of the Friends of Lordship Rec added:

“We thank our fellow residents around Haringey for this massive vote of confidence. All our hard work and patient partnership building with the council and others over the last seven years is at last beginning to pay off.”

Lordship Recreation Ground won in the North London sub-region and residents are currently being consulted about future plans for the park. If you want to know more or want to get involved please visit Haringey Council’s or Friends of Lordship Rec's websites.