POLITICIANS will deliver a bid to City Hall and Downing Street today that could see the east side of the borough turned into a major economic hub.

Tottenham MP David Lammy will join Haringey Council leader Claire Kober and London Assembly member Joanne McCartney to submit a plan for an enterprise zone covering Tottenham and Edmonton.

The zones – first introduced in March's budget – have up to 100 per cent discounts on business rates, free fast broadband, and relaxed planning restrictions, and are designed for major urban renewal schemes.

The area missed out on the first ten successful applications made in March, but 11 more are due to be announced this summer.

Mr Lammy said: “The new bid confirms our determination to bring in new investment and jobs to Tottenham – which has the highest rate of unemployment in London and desperately needs the government’s support.

“We are all working hard to bring about the redevelopment of White Hart Lane and getting an enterprise zone will go a long way to achieving that.

“Getting an enterprise zone for Tottenham is vital to the future of all of our residents. On behalf of the people of Tottenham, we say to Boris – give us an enterprise zone.”

The zone is thought to be central to the redevelopment of the Spurs' redevelopment of White Hart Lane – dubbed the Northumberland Park Project.

But the project has stalled over spiralling costs for the club, which then began looking at alternatives including the Olympic Stadium.

Winning the bid would also boost Edmonton's regeneration scheme – including the refit of Edmonton Green Shopping Centre and improved transport links wanted by Enfield Council.

The winning bids will be announced by the Mayor of London and the Government later this summer.