North Tottenham Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) – 2015 to present
The Townscape Heritage Initiative is a National Heritage Lottery Funded (NHLF) programme to restore historic buildings in North Tottenham. The scheme will preserve and enhance the special character and appearance of the conservation area along Tottenham High Road, by carrying out vital building conservation repair works to improve the external fabric of key buildings and shop fronts.
Objectives of the project include:
- improve the appearance of historic buildings with good quality design and encourage people to shop
- provide opportunities for local people to learn about the heritage of Tottenham and become involved in its restoration and maintenance
- create an attractive environment that people can take pride in
Programme delivery is divided into two phases
Phase one: permission to start construction was granted on 3 July 2017 and practical completion of the conservation works to 14 historic properties was achieved in June 2018. The total construction costs for phase one totalled £1,140,487.
Phase two: There is a programme of enhancements expected for:
- 775 High Road – repairs to the external facade and shop front improvements (including signage)
- 785 High Road – repairs to the external facade and shop front (including signage)
- 781 High Road – restoration of entrance adjacent to shop front (Betfred)
Under phase two Cuttle Construction have been awarded the Principal Contractor role on the project. Cuttle commenced works as of 14 September 2020. With scaffolding erected, Cuttle have begun to open-up the shop front facades with restoration works being undertaken. Works are scheduled for completion by early 2021.
Funding
The Townscape Heritage Initiative is a joint funded venture between the National Heritage Lottery Fund, Haringey Council and property owners who are recipients of the restoration works.
For each restoration project, property owners are expected to contribute 15% of the total construction costs, with the remaining capital costs met by Haringey Council and the National Heritage Lottery Fund. The total budget envelope for phase one and phase two is around £2.3m.
More information:
Project delivered in partnership with Heritage Lottery Fund.
Alexandra Palace regeneration 2015 to present
The £26.7 million project is starting to restore the original Victorian theatre, the former BBC studios and the East Court as an arts venue and visitor attraction, with funding from Heritage Lottery Fund and Haringey Council.
See the Alexandra Palace website for more information on the regeneration plans.
Noel Park conservation area appraisal and management plan
Residents of the Noel Park conservation area have been working with Haringey Council and Historic England to produce a new document which sets out what makes the area special and how best to protect its historic character. It is the first time that residents have been in the driving seat when it comes to producing such a dedicated document.