Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Cleaning under the bridge by FP station
So, some (long) time ago metal "fencing" was put under the bridge with various notices about cleaning and lightning plans - the "fencing" was taking half the width of the footpaths on both sides, homeless people and they belongings were somehow removed. If I remember right, that was in April.
Then - nothing happened.
That "fencing" and notices on it are still there but have been pushed towards the sides as homeless people moved back to their spots shortly after. Pedestrians are forced to walk on the green cycle path as fencing plus homeless and their belongings take so much of the footpath space. Cyclists can not really use the green part meant for them.
Anyone knows what is going on with the proposed/planned works that never happened?
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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on
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Those people are a little more than homeless, they're drug addicts.
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Permalink Reply by Jamie C on
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Admittedly I come from no knowledge at all about this, but I (maybe cynically) thought the fencing was just a covert anti-homelessness measure, which by the sounds of things hasn't worked. I was told by a few people that they have been offered support many times, but are reluctant to take it due to past negative experiences in care etc, so there's a bit of a stalemate.
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Permalink Reply by man-thinking on
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The cycle path has been ‘temporarily’ closed; clearly signed on giant boards placed on the cycle path at both sides of the bridge. I believe that Islington Council is the lead on the works described above.
NB The park side of Stroud Green Road under the bridge is in Haringey, policed by @MPSStroudGreen; the station side is in Islington, policed by @MPSFinsburyPark. Divided services - ‘buck-pass heaven! [IMHO obvs.]
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Most street homeless people have mental health problems, which many of them try to deal with by taking drugs. Their plight is a result of so-called 'care in the community', which was launched in the 80s by Thatcher's gov't. Many suffer from paranoia and don't trust 'professionals', often for good reasons. The problem is the lack of proper mental health services that enable people with no money to gain some confidence and resilience so that they can be housed in the community. Living in an empty property (as all council and housing association properties are - no flooring or carpeting), with no one to ensure that you're taking your medication, sorting out your benefits, or getting anything to eat is worse than being in the company of others on the street, so it's no wonder people are reluctant to move on to so-called independent living. Homelessness charities do their best, and many have fantastic outreach programmes staffed by ex-street homeless people. If you want to help, donate money to these organisations. The government is not going to solve this situation, unfortunately.
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I have worked for several homelessness charities over many years and I can assure you that they are required to spend at least 80% on direct services for homeless people (they do need to cover running costs!), otherwise trusts and foundations will not fund them.
I have also lived in this area since 1985, and find that the number of street homeless people has escalated over the past 10 years or so.
As for beggars who are not homeless, it's easy to spot them, and no one should give them money, and I agree that they should be removed. Walking under that bridge every day is incredibly depressing.
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