Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

KFC banners coming down, next stop McHarringay Bridge

ADVERTS for a fast food chain on council lamp post banners will be taken down after residents and an MP demanded action to protect children's health.

The Kentucky Friend Chicken (KFC) banners in Crouch End will be removed after their current term of advertising has expired, Haringey Council has said.

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Right let's get the flamin' McBanner down off the bridge, our kids don't need it either

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Permalink Reply by matt on October 2, 2008 at 7:15

Result.

Brought about by Lynne Featherstone ringing up the MD of KFC, among other things. I like how Lynne works hard for the people that voted her in.

Their petition had 77 signatories. Last time I was able to look ours had 101, 88 of those against the McD advert on the banner across the bridge.

Time to contact David Lammy? Use the same reasons as C-end; children's healthy eating and blighting our lovely GLs.

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on October 2, 2008 at 8:57

Nothing like a gracious response from Haringey Council:

"A spokeswoman for Haringey Council said: "The posters are due to be taken down anyway - their term has expired."

But what Lynne Featherstone has done is exactly what I plan to do - letters to Haringey Council (Let's hope for a little more grace) + letter to McDonalds MD/CEO/SVP (whatever).

So far we have 162 responses on the poll - the highest I've had on one of these little snap polls before has been around 30.

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Permalink Reply by matt on October 2, 2008 at 10:07

Poll info is interesting. Letters ... great.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on October 2, 2008 at 11:44

Yes and the dot dot dot from the council official is "and we don't dare put them up again."
That's the point to get it down (maybe at the end of their term) and ENSURE they don't do it again!

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on October 2, 2008 at 12:26

Have written to David Lammy's office this AM asking for their support. Poll info supports letters & other action Matt. That's the point.

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Permalink Reply by RuthE on October 2, 2008 at 12:32

I really despise that great big M on woodgreen high street with a giant arrow pointing in the direction of the restaurant, theres one on Tottenham High street too, its so blatently to attract the eye of children. M is no longer for mother is it? Arnt they clever those advertising guys?