Lynne Featherstone

As the temperature rises in the battle between the Lib Dems and Labour in the Stroud Green by-election, Haringey's shame-faced Labour council have been forced to admit that the four streets with the highest complaints about street cleaning are all in the Stroud Green ward. The news came in a written council question from the Lib Dems, which was answered at last night's full council meeting.

The Council revealed that the top four streets in the borough for complaints logged at Haringey's call centre were Woodstock Road (28) Ennis Road (23), Oxford Road (22) and Florence Road (17) - all within the Stroud Green ward.

Lib Dems say that the figures are certain to cause embarrassment for the Council with polling in the ward set for next Thursday. There was also incredulity among Liberal Democrats last night, when Kate Wynne, currently a Labour councillor for the area, told councillors that: "residents within Stroud Green are happy with the service delivered."

Laura Edge, the Lib Dem candidate challenging Labour for the seat, comments:

"Residents are not happy with the service. These figures show the true extent of dissatisfaction with the Council's record at keeping the streets clean in Stroud Green. I am not surprised by these results, but the area deserves better services from Haringey Council."