A local councillor has joined an effort to brighten up a local recreation ground by participating in an annual ‘bulb planting’ last week. Cllr Wayne Hoban, Alexandra Ward, joined fellow ‘Friends of Albert Road Recreation Ground’ for the planting.

Cllr Wayne Hoban is founder member of the Friends group, which was established to press for improvements to the children’s play area. Several local families helped at the event, with parents and kids joining forces to ensure an extra dash of spring colour in the park.

Cllr Wayne Hoban comments: “The event was a great success, and I am very pleased that the Friends continue to be successful in promoting and protecting the interests of the Albert Road recreation ground for the benefit of local residents. We need to encourage a sense of community and ownership through events such as this.”

Residents wanting further information about the Friends group can contact Cllr Hoban on alexandra@haringeylibdems.org.