Stroud Green’s Lib Dem Councillors are demanding Christmas Lights on Stroud Green Road next year, to bring the busy road in line with other North London high streets.Stroud Green Road is on the boundary of Haringey and Islington Borough’s and the councillors are pressing for the two Councils to work together to get decorations up in 2007.

In other roads councils and traders both contribute towards the costs of decorations and lights, and Councillors have asked Haringey Council Officers to take a lead in organising a similar arrangement in Stroud Green Road.

Cllr Richard Wilson said:

“Stroud Green Road really is such a fantastic place for shopping and eating, but because it is on the border of two Boroughs it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Given the festive efforts made elsewhere, we’ve put the cogs in motions to try and make sure it does not look like the road Santa forgot next year.We have asked officers at Haringey Council to take the lead in trying to get lights and decorations organised for next year. “

Cllr Laura Edge added:

“It’s so sad that Stroud Green Road is so bare this Christmas whilst other high streets look so festive.Shoppers and residents deserve a bit of Christmas sparkle.”

Lynne Featherstone, Lib Dem MP for Hornsey & Wood Green, comments:

“Christmas decorations are so important to local traders and residents.I very much hope the two councils will be able to work together for next year to enhance one of the most vibrant roads in my constituency.”