Journal picks up on 'Harringay' or 'Green Lanes' on Harringay Bridge banner issue

Further to the survey and recent discussion on HoL, it seems as though the Journal has picked up the issue from us.

Here's the case for and against having 'Green Lanes' or 'Harringay' on the banner according to the Journal article:

David Smith, landlord of the Old Ale Emporium, just a few doors down from the bridge, said: "Green Lanes is about 10 miles long so a new banner would have to say 'Welcome to Harringay'. Something artistic, bright and colourful would be a real boost and tie in nicely with the street festival we’ll have later in the year.

Shadi Ahmed, who works at the Harran Restaurant, agreed saying: "It's good to have something to welcome people and everybody knows this area as Harringay."

Meanwhile David Singh, an employee at the Turkish store Yavuzlar Food Centre, said he would not change a thing. He insisted the sign should continue to refer to Green Lanes, not Harringay, because the former has a reputation for its many restaurants and shops.

The only mention given to residents' views is the following (which I assume we're not meant to take seriously):

One resident, who did not want to be named, even suggested that the banner should be coloured blue and white in honour of the area's football club Tottenham Hotspur.

So there we go. The world according to the Journal. I'm aware of their focus on the traders' views. Is this what's driving the council also? (Good to see this informal traders poll comes up with a 70/30 split in favour of Harringay!)

If you're not sure what the Green Lanes Strategy Group is, see here.