Canonbury community plan
Read about the latest proposals and funded projects that make up the Canonbury Community Plan.
The Canonbury Community Plan has a list of projects funded by developer contributions that your local councillors want to make happen. This is because they think the projects will improve your area and enhance the lives of everyone who lives and works here.
The list of projects is split into three sections.
- Awaiting funding – projects that councillors are minded to support depending on availability of funds but have not yet made any allocations towards.
- In progress – projects that have been funded and are ongoing.
- Completed – projects that are now finished.
Awaiting funding
Waste and Recycling Facility Improvements at Bute Walk
Expected cost: £31,000
This scheme would improve the waste and recycling facilities at Bute Walk. The bins are currently located close to the entrances to residents’ properties and the estate suffers from fly-tipping. This project would install 4 new bin housing units, to improve the appearance of the existing waste and recycling sites, by containing bins within purpose-built units which are clearly signed.
New River Walk Walking/ Cycling Links
Expected cost: £500,000
This is a major project to link all of the sections of the New River Walk through increased access and new footpaths, as well as the improvement of assets and the renewal of planting. The New River Walk is currently underused as a strategic pedestrian link through the borough. Many entrances do not have good access and many assets are in disrepair and need replacing. This project would improve access and would make the public realm more enjoyable for users, encouraging more pedestrians and cyclists to make use of the route.
Cycling Improvements at Balls Pond Road and Southgate Road Junction
Expected cost: £30,000
This scheme will provide an improved, safer cycling environment at the signalised junction of Balls Pond Road, Southgate Road and Mildmay Park. Improvements will include the provision of Advanced Stop Line road markings, which better accommodate cyclists, as well as the re-modelling of the timing of the traffic lights at the junction.
Cycle Route Improvements - Rotherfield Street to Essex Road
Expected cost: TBC
This project would provide a cycle crossing at Rotherfield Street to enable a safe crossing point across Essex Road, preferably using adjacent signals. This will improve the cycle facilities, for local residents, workers and visitors. The scheme will likely be delivered with Transport for London (TfL) funding in line with the new Quietway.
Sickert Estate Accessibility improvements
Expected cost: £25,000
This would be a contribution to lift modernisation works and would ensure that ground floor access to lifts on Sickert Estate is step-free.
Addressing fly tipping in Rotherfield and Walkinshaw Courts
Expected cost: TBC
This project would look for potential changes to Walkinshaw and Rotherfield Courts to prevent fly tipping in residential areas and encourage responsible waste management.
Newbery House Cycle storage
Expected cost: TBC
This project would look to provide secure cycle storage for residents at Newbery House in response to a rise in demand.
In progress
Community Planting at Bute Walk
- Our funding: £10,000
- Project started March 2025
Canonbury Secure Estate Cycle Parking
Our funding: £18,000
This project will deliver new cycle hangers on estates. The new hangars, shelters and covered stands will help residents to store cycles safely, rather than taking up space inside properties or being left in communal areas of buildings, where they can undermine fire safety requirements. The availability of secure cycle storage will also encourage more cycle use, with personal, environmental, health and economic benefits.
Playground Improvements at Red House Square and Handa Walk
- Our funding: £105,599.24
- Project started September 2025
This scheme would improve the existing playgrounds at Red House Square and Handa Walk by replacing the play equipment and installing a new wet pour surface. Refurbishment of the playground will improve the public realm and provide a wider range of outdoor play opportunities for children in the area.
Haslam and Horsfield House Waste and Recycling Facilities
- Our funding: £ 44,317.00
- Project started September 2025
This scheme will relocate waste and recycling facilities for Haslam and Horsfield House to a different area of the estate. This aims to address issues with fly-tipping and improve the appearance of the estate.
Canonbury Secure Estate Cycle Parking
- Our funding: £36,000
- Project started January 2023
This project will deliver new cycle hangers on estates. The new hangars, shelters and covered stands will help residents to store cycles safely, rather than taking up space inside properties or being left in communal areas of buildings, where they can undermine fire safety requirements. The availability of secure cycle storage will also encourage more cycle use, with personal, environmental, health and economic benefits.
Completed
Morton Road Park Improvements
- Our funding: 146,630
- Project completed in April 2024
The project installed new play equipment in Morton Road Park, including a sand pit and slide in the toddler area, new sports and activity line markings, and new seating. New plants and trees have also been introduced to the park. An opening event was held on 12 April 2024.
Almorah Road Community Centre
- Our funding: £47,404.50
- Project completed in February 2024
This project redeveloped the garden area outside of the Almorah Road Community Centre. The aim of the project was to make the outside space more functional. It involved creating a new play area, developing a community garden space, and installing new pram storage sheds, as well as a covered decking area. The community garden will meet the demand for a local gardening club, the play area will provide a place for children to engage in outdoor play, and the decking area will allow people to sit and enjoy the garden.
Environmental Improvements at Haslam and Horsefield House
Our funding: £16,539
- Projected completed in February 2024
This project delivered environmental improvements to the outdoor area at Haslam and Horsefield House. Improvements included the installation of natural play apparatus, and new wooden benches. These works improved the public realm, increasing residents’ amenity and increasing play opportunities for children.
Environmental Improvements at Rotherfield Court
- Our funding: £15,000
- Project completed in September 2023
This project delivered environmental improvements to the outdoor amenity spaces at Rotherfield Court. The scheme involved adding new flowerbeds, colourful hedging and fruit trees, as well as a picnic bench and a number of planters. Keypads were also added to access gates so all residents are able to access the spaces. The project has made the estate’s outdoor space more attractive and will deliver increased residential amenity.
Bin Storage Improvements at Elizabeth Kenny House
- Our funding: £15,000
- Project completed in September 2023
This project involved improving the recycling facilities at Elizabeth Kenny House by containing bins within purpose-built units which are clearly signed. The bins were previously located close to the entrances to residents’ properties. The new bin housing units are located away from property entrances and have improved the appearance of the estate.
Bin Storage Improvements at Bentham Court
- Our funding £12,000
- Project completed in August 2022
This project provided match funding to improve the waste storage and recycling facilities at Bentham Court. The scheme installed two sets of bin enclosures on the estate which have improved the public realm and increased amenity for residents.
Environmental Improvements at Sark House
- Our funding: £30,332
- Project completed December 2025
This project built on the existing planting activities undertaken by residents of Sark House. The council provided wooden planters, soil, plants and gardening equipment to enable residents to continue their community gardening project, as well as a shared storage shed for equipment. Other improvements include new picnic benches and play equipment for small children.
Planting at Mull Walk
- Our funding: £5,000
- Project completed December 2025
This project worked to increase biodiversity and amenity through planting a number of low maintenance hedges and trees on an area of green space at Mull Walk.
Morton Road Park Improvements.
Morton Road Park Improvements
- Our funding: £146,630
- Project completed in April 2024
The project installed new play equipment in Morton Road Park, including a sand pit and slide in the toddler area, new sports and activity line markings, and new seating. New plants and trees have also been introduced to the park. An opening event was held on 12 April 2024.
Almorah Road Community Centre
- Our funding: £47,404.50
- Project completed in February 2024