A petition by 72 children from Our Lady of Muswell, Fortismere and St James’ schools calling for basketball nets at Alexandra Park has been boosted by the support of local Lib Dem councillors.

Muswell Hill councillor, Lynne Featherstone has written to the Council’s Executive Member for Alexandra Palace registering her support for the proposals and urging him to comply with the children’s wishes.

Lib Dem deputy leader Wayne Hoban, who represents Alexandra Ward, is keen to highlight the importance of these types of facilities to young people in the community.

Wayne Hoban comments:

“Alexandra Palace and Park has not been used to its full potential for some time, largely due to lack of resources. I am pleased to find local children coming up with an imaginative and practical improvement to the park.”

Cllr Featherstone (Muswell Hill) added:

“I very much hope that the children’s wish will be granted. So much of the time people complain about kids behaving badly – these kids want to behave well. Haringey should do its utmost to make this happen.”