Lynne Featherstone

A Lib Dem councillor has slammed the Labour-run Haringey Council for failing to turn up at a vital meeting with neighbouring boroughs to discuss the controversial plans for the A406 North Circular Road.

The criticism comes from Councillor Susan Oatway of Alexandra ward, after Haringey council staff failed to attend a vital Monday night meeting on 23rd September, which included the local GLA member and MPs, along with officers and councillors from both Barnet and Enfield councils.

Susan Oatway says the issue strongly affects residents in the Bounds Green area. The Transport for London proposals for the road, which involve changes to several junctions between Bounds Green Road and Green Lanes, are certain to affect Haringey traffic flows. A dedicated cycle network is also being mooted, along with restricted access to several side roads.

The Liberal Democrats have been leading the campaign in Haringey to ensure that residents are properly consulted and involved. It was only after pressure from the Lib Dems, that Haringey Council arranged a meeting to consult local residents.

Susan Oatway comments:

"This meeting was a useful step in getting key players together on the North Circular Road. I have written to Haringey Council expressing my dismay that there was no one to represent the council's view on such an important issue. Haringey much show a bigger interest in these plans."