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Permalink Reply by Toby Nation on March 17, 2014 at 21:12

Hi everyone,
 
We thought it was time for a bit of any update on what the We Love Myddleton Road group has been doing.
 
At the last meeting in February our Regeneration, Environment and Planning groups got together to think in detail about what they could do to give the road a better future. Ideas to be explored include:

• Re-painting some shutters to make the road look a bit more friendly (with permission of course);
• Trying to attract pop-up shops to show businesses the community wants to support new retailers;
• Promoting the road so more people know about its great businesses – including signs up by Bounds Green station; and
• Organising a litter pick up day to show the community we care about how the area looks.

 
A small group of us will soon be meeting to discuss how to make these ideas a reality – and we’ll keep you all posted.
 
With the weather getting better we hope to soon be running events to support Myddleton Road that will need your involvement. So keep an eye out.
 
In the meantime it’s worth noting some progress we’ve already made:

• The letter Lynne Featherstone MP wrote to Haringey Council on our behalf saw them respond wanting to get in touch with us.
• The CEO and leader of Haringey Council are supportive of our work and have suggested for now we work with our local Bounds Green councillors – we had a very useful meeting with them last Saturday and have agreed some positive next steps, including:
  • a Regeneration Walkabout along Myddleton Road with council experts to think about what more can be done to boost business and enterprise;
  • Walkabouts are also planned on the our other priorities; and
  • key officers will be attending the next Myddleton Road Strategy Group on 1 April to discuss planning matters with our Planning Group
• There are new CCTV signs up on Myddleton Road and some of the surrounding streets – warning people that there is a camera in the area;
• Signs have been posted on many lampposts along Myddleton Road reminding residents and businesses when rubbish should be put out for collection – so hopefully that should make a difference;
• Lucas Barbers has re-opened, the Hellenic Gourmet shop will soon open and the old Solo Way coffee shop is being refurbished (though it’s not clear as what); and
• Finally a few of us are hoping to meet with the council’s expert on Neighbourhood Forums to explore how this new legislation could help us in Bowes Park.

 
You may also have seen that Lucy is seeking sponsorship for the Myddleton Road Market here – so if you know any local or London businesses that might want to help please let them know.
 
As ever if you want to get involved or have any ideas please just get in touch.
 
Many thanks
 
The We Love Myddleton Road group

 

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