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Local MP visits an urban oasis

By Lynne Featherstone (Lib Dem) • on February 1, 2012, 10:54 am

An award winning project in Bounds Green, which has transformed a derelict piece of land into a green community hub, has been praised by local MP Lynne Featherstone. The MP visited Imperial Road, to see how the £140,000 has been invested by housing group Places for People, and the benefit it has had on local residents. The project is part of a £15.6 million Big Lottery project which has seen Places for People transform public space in 80 communities across the UK. The Group has worked with 30,000 people to introduce parks and community gardens as well as the creation of sports facilities, play areas, wildlife habitats, sensory gardens and green social enterprises. The green spaces project at Imperial Road provides: A community garden with colourful play equipment for smaller children A ball games area for young people Improved lighting, a notice board, new railings and lockable...

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Lynne Featherstone (Lib Dem)

Lynne, who is the MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, told Blogminster: "The world has changed, and any MP who thinks that they don't need to communicate online (as well as the more traditional way) doesn't understand that change. Now, more than ever, MPs need to be accessible day and night - getting in touch with those they are elected to serve - and ensuring that those they serve can get in touch with them online. It's not just good for constituents - it's very good for MPs to put themselves out there - head firmly above parapet."