New Housing Development with football connection

December 1, 2015

Newlon Housing Trust in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur FC, completed the first high-quality affordable housing scheme in the regeneration of north Tottenham at Cannon Road.

The development is built on the site of the former Cannon Rubber factory, it includes 222 affordable new homes by way of the 22 storey Rivers appartments and an additional three lower rise blocks,  also a new primary school which will accommodate up to 420 pupils, providing education for Haringey residents as part of the sport-led regeneration in Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Ryan Mason joined guests at a reception held at Brook House Primary where he unveiled a plaque to mark the formal opening, he later met pupils who were playing football in the school’s playground. Through the  Tottenham Hotspur Foundation the club is supporting the school with its physical activity lessons which includes the delivery of 5.5 hours of sports sessions each week.

Donna-Maria Cullen, executive director, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, reportedly said: “The completion of Cannon Road is an exciting step forward in the regeneration of Tottenham. We are committed to investing in our community and ensuring local residents have access to affordable housing and quality education facilities, such as Brook House Primary and Rivers Apartments.

“We continue to support Book House Primary by delivering an innovative sports programme through our Foundation to pupils at the school, using sport to inspire academic achievement.”

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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