What improvements the people of Tottenham want v the council's Strategic Regen Framework

The Tottenham Strategic Regeneration Framework document approved by Haringey Council's Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 18th March remains the creature of the 'Big Developer' approach of the council.

http://www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=118&...

In contrast, the report from the Tottenham Programmer Director to the same meeting is clear about what local people want to happen now and in making Tottenham better in the future. It summarises the key demands to be:

• There should be a mix of decent secure social housing, and good quality, reasonably priced homes;

• The standard of education should be much higher across Tottenham, and that there should be an equal emphasis on vocational as well as academic excellence;

• That the existing strong communities are supported during the inevitable stresses of a comprehensive regeneration programme;

• A strong demand for the needs of young people to be a major priority;

• There should be a strong emphasis on more jobs for local people and that there should be a significant effort to ensure that skills training should be available;

• The current state of the physical environment and the perceived lack of care from both residents and the Council is a strong message. In addition there is a wish for Tottenham’s historic buildings to be renovated and protected;

• Many people commented that they wanted safer streets, and improved community facilities and amenities;

• While many commented on the excellent public transport serving Tottenham, there was concern at the state of some stations and the need to improve some bus routes;

• Local residents are fiercely proud of Tottenham and remain concerned about its reputation and that there is still much to do to improve the relationship between the community and the Council.