Tottenham plans to build an academy in ancient woods: activists protest.

Activists against Tottenham Hotspur's plans to turn the woods into a sports complex

According to The Sun: Activists are enraged over the Premier League club's plans to turn part of the ancient woods into a sports complex.

Lovers of Whitewebbs Park in Enfield, north-west London, have opposed Tottenham Hotspur's project to build a new women's academy with 11 football pitches and a clubhouse.

Local residents not only want to protect the 'beautiful' green space but also point out that Spurs already have more than 15 pitches just across the road at their Hotspur Way centre.

Tottenham claims the development will 'enhance local people's access to natural conditions and environments, and provide new opportunities for visitors, community groups, and sports clubs.'

Locals express their anger at Tottenham's plans

Caroline Day, who lives in one of the neighborhoods near the site, told Metro that she was furious about the plans.

A park user said she 'will be happy to make a trip to Whitewebbs as it is such a beautiful corner of space,' but is afraid that Spurs 'are using the growing interest in women's football as an excuse to destroy the park.'

She added: 'Ethically, they are lagging behind compared to other clubs.'

Locals and activists oppose the development

Frustrated locals now call Spurs 'greedy capitalists' for wanting to build on land home to ancient trees and rare species of animals and plants.

After Spurs received a lease from Enfield Council, locals, including the Guardian of Whitewebb campaign, filed a lawsuit in the High Court to challenge what they believe was the illegal closure of public space.

Activists argue that the new development will not benefit the community, despite Spurs' claims, stating that it will only tear away our ancient woods.

Plans for Tottenham Hotspur to turn part of the ancient woods into a sports complex have sparked outrage among activists and local residents, who believe it will lead to the destruction of valuable green space and the environment. Activists are actively opposing this development, trying to preserve the uniqueness of Whitewebbs Park and its natural values.