Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Wightman Empty & Getting Peopled

On a quick trot down to Turnpike Lane I thought again how pleasant it is to see people out on the street. Click each picture for a clearer version.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Chalk on April 2, 2016 at 19:43

I propose making the closure permanent and Wightman become part of a new north-south cycle-only road system set up alongside the new river from Herts to the City. (Alongside other policies such as investment in public transport).

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on April 2, 2016 at 20:26

Seconded.

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Permalink Reply by Itsjono on April 5, 2016 at 17:55

Fourthed.

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Permalink Reply by matt on April 5, 2016 at 18:20

Wightman Walk to Thames River took a relaxed 2.5 hrs walking today in the sunshine, via Finsbury Park, Islington & Farringdon.

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Permalink Reply by Mags D on April 2, 2016 at 20:33

That would be fantastic!

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Permalink Reply by andy h on April 3, 2016 at 9:44

That sounds fantastic!! So are you guys going to tell your neighbours that they have to sell their cars? Or are you proposing that they all park on the other ladder roads? Or are you saying that it is only you that should be allowed to park and drive on a 'private' Wightman road?

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Permalink Reply by Laura on April 3, 2016 at 14:10

Andy

(not sure how flippant you were being )

there is clickable map showing car ownership by ward. St Ann's ward has 60% non-car ownership. Therefore you only have to tell 40% of your neighbours to sell their cars (if that's what you fancy doing, I personally wouldn't get involved)

secondly, just because something is difficult - politcally, socially or personally - does that mean we should not try and do it? No, it doesn't.

If politicals decision have to be made, it is not residents who should be telling people about the results, is it? It is our job to vote. And even campaign.

Car ownership in London is low (up to 70% of households). However, the chaos, danger, pollution, inactivity, noise, etc etc etc, caused by car use subjugates us all.

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Permalink Reply by Ruben on April 8, 2016 at 13:18

who commutes into central london by car? do you know of anyone?

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Permalink Reply by Antoinette on April 5, 2016 at 18:42

I have had confirmation from the Council today that Wightman Road and the Ladder roads will definitely re-open once the bridge works are completed. The traffic management orders in place are strictly limited to the period of the works and there is no possibility of them being extended.