Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Ducketts Common Section 106 Improvements
I noticed signage and barriers have been put up in Ducketts Common - the common is to benefit from improvements which will give it a 'cared for' appearance; the fence has been removed from near the bus shelter/tube station entrance and is to be replaced, the perimeter fence is going to be painted and a toilet installed. What also surprised me from the limited information on the sign is that an indoor area is going to be created for the coffee shop. I tried to find whether there was a consultation or details on the works previously published but couldn't find anything. I can think of many more things the common could benefit from with this funding than increasing capacity for a private enterprise. I googled but could not find whether S106 funding can be spent on a profit making business, does anyone know?
Clr Zena Brabazon has said in previous posts she would post details on HoL but I could not find anything - perhaps she could post here (I have sent an email).
If only the council looked to Shepherds Bush Green and remove the railings and the unkempt hedges - far more open and inviting, even though it is surrounded by busy roads.
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Permalink Reply by Nick G-T on
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I emailed the council requesting details on 21st and received a response the following morning:
> The works currently taking place at Ducketts Common are as follows:
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> * Removal of the railings to the northern boundary and replacement with new railings on a slightly different alignment
> * Painting of the rest of the railings throughout the site
> * Path repairs
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> These are the priorities as discussed and agreed with the Friends of Ducketts Common and the ward Councillors.
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> Works are planned to take place throughout January, February and March.
I then asked for details on the toilet facilities and whether the extension to the café drew funds provided by S106 contributions and received a prompt response:
> The S106 funding will pay for the railings improvements and pathworks.
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> The toilet and café extension will not be funded from S106. Instead it will be funded through a combination of Parks capital, Regeneration money and a contribution form the café leaseholder.
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Hi all; I was going to go to the company who is doing the work and give my input, but I can't seem to find the information on here and I haven't been down near the park recently. If anyone can give me the details, I'm happy to get in touch with them myself. Otherwise, this is what I would like to see. If the park is getting a revamp and the railings are all going to be painted, I hope they will rake the leaves and the rubbish from underneath the bushes before they do this. I don't think it's been cleaned for years. If the railings are painted, but the leaves and rubbish remain, it's not going to make much difference. I'm sure this seems like common sense, but one should never assume. Great idea though and I'm happy that the park is getting a lift.
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