Lynne Featherstone

Lib Dems in Highgate have welcomed the agreement of Haringey Council to repaintbus stop markings outside Channing School, N6 after they were replaced witha single yellow line during the recent introduction of the CPZ to the area.

Highgate Councillor Mel Simpson contacted Haringey Council after residentsexpressed their concern at the dangerous situation caused by the removal ofthe bus stop markings in Highgate High Street.

The single yellow linepainted in its place meant that vehicles often parked in a solid lineoutside the school when the CPZ was not in force (outside the hours of10-noon). The result was that many bus users, including school children, had to step out into the busy road on leaving the bus and to be seen whenwaiting for the bus.

Cllr Simpson is pleased that Haringey have responded to the issues raisedand repainted the markings.

Cllr Melanie Simpson comments:

“We have successfully pressed for improvements in road safety around manyschools in the borough. This small action has improved the safety for bothschool children and local residents who use the bus.”