Haringey Council is to seek an external operator for three sports and leisure facilities as part of "major changes" to the way it delivers local services.

The council's cabinet agreed to appoint a firm to run Tottenham Green and Park Lane leisure centres, as well as Broadwater Farm Community Centre. White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre and the Finsbury Park track and gym are will be leased to local clubs or agencies, while funding will be redirected to the voluntary sector.

Haringey Council cabinet member for adults and community services Dilek Dogus said: "This new approach will help cut the costs of the service and help to focus on what is offered to the people who use the service rather than the running of buildings and facilities."