HARINGEY SET TO ABANDON CPZ FOR FORTIS GREEN

18.3.03

Following a meeting this afternoon with Council officers, Liberal Democrat Councillor Stephen Gilbert (Fortis Green), has said that it is now "highly unlikely" that Haringey Council will go ahead with plans to impose a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in parts of Muswell Hill/Fortis Green.

Councillor Gilbert today met with officers to discuss the results of the Council's recent consultation over the CPZ. A clear majority (62%) of residents who responded to the Council's consultation were against the plans. With 30% in favour, participation in the consultation was a creditable 42%.

Councillor Stephen Gilbert comments:

"The Council's consultation process has shown that the majority of residents in the area in do not want a CPZ. As local residents have spoken, this scheme will rightly not get the go-ahead.

"I'm delighted that so many people from the area took part in the consultation, and I'm even more pleased that this time, the Council is listening to their views.

"I acknowledge that some residents did favour parking controls, and the council must not lose sight of the fact that there is still a problem with commuter parking in some parts of the area. I will be working with local residents and officers to find an alternative way to solve this problem."

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