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The ground floor of the main Wards building was kept open and for decades the Seven Sisters Market has been trading there. The market now has 60 permanent stalls, all self managed & providing employment for many people. Several communities, predominantly Latin Americans but also African, West Indian and Iranian, are based here.
 * Seven Sisters Market **

Along West Green Road and Seven Sisters Road are well established family businesses, many of whom have been trading for over 20 years. There are 11 businesses on the site, ranging from large to small units
 * Local Shops **

** Units in the Seven Sisters Market comprise: **  § Commitment: When ‘quality’ shops like Woolworths left this area, due to an economic downturn?, these businesses were far more committed & stayed. § Local wealth vs. Multinationals… Markets are seen as tourist attractions, Seven Sisters market is the only market in Tottenham § Sense of ownership and pride…  people talents should be respected and utilized…
 * Importance of Local Businesses and Markets **

The WCC believes in development of locally-based businesses & active respect for diverse cultures, social groups and people of all ages

The WCC is ** primarily and fundamentally about people and wants to see regeneration of Tottenham based on the local diversity, energy and innovation of its people. ** - Development of locally-based businesses - - Strengthening and empowering local communities - - Conservation and celebration of local heritage and history - - The highest standards of environmental and social sustainability - - Development of the cultural, recreational and artistic life of the area - - Active respect for diverse cultures, social groups and people of all ages -
 * Diversity … **
 * The Alternative Plan **
 * Through restoration of historic buildings, the local identity and the historic face of Tottenham can be saved **
 * The Wards Corner Community Coalition Campaigns for: **

** Let’s protect and develop what is special about Tottenham. ** * Haringey Local Development Framework 2007. The overarching vision for the core strategy, point 8.1 With a top-down (professionals, developers etc) and bottom-up (community) collaboration, community-led regeneration is possible…
 * Let’s Plan for the Community **** . **
 * __ “A Place for Diverse Communities that People are Proud to Belong to __****__ * __****__ ” __**