New allotments for Risley Avenue

Thursday 11 March 2010

An overgrown piece of wasteland which was derelict for over 20 years has been turned into an urban oasis for allotment lovers.

Thanks to a partnership between Homes for Haringey and the Council’s Park Services, the site at Risley Avenue, North Tottenham, N17, has now been cleared of large amounts of rubbish and overgrown vegetation. A new water supply and footpath have also been installed.

Cabinet Member for Housing, Environment and Conservation, Cllr John Bevan joined ward councillors Liz Santry and Gideon Bull on Saturday, 6 March for the official open day. Homes for Haringey’s Head of Estate Services, Peter Purdie and Sharon Morgan, Head of Tenancy Management North, also attended.

To date, up to 28 local residents have been issued with an allotment tenancy agreement and allocated a plot on which to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

Cllr John Bevan, said: “I am very pleased that this land has been brought back into use for the community to enjoy. I look forward to seeing these allotments flourish in the next few months.”

So far 28 of the 30 plots have been allocated and there is already a growing waiting list. Haringey Parks Service will carry out inspections of the plots up to four times a year to ensure tenants are maintaining the plots in accordance with their tenancies.

Peter Purdie, Homes for Haringey’s Head of Estate Services, added: “It is very satisfying seeing local residents making the best use of this land. The launch was a great opportunity to meet enthusiastic local allotment holders. I am looking forward to coming back in the autumn to see the results of all their hard work.”

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