BUS STOP CLEAR UP AGREED IN MUSWELL HILL

27.10.03

Litter bins are to be installed at all bus stops in Muswell Hill, following requests from local Lib Dem councillors in Fortis Green and Muswell Hill wards. A number of new litter bins are being installed around the Muswell Hill Broadway shopping area, following consultation with local residents' groups and local councillors, as part of a drive to cut down on litter in the centre of Muswell Hill.

Local councillors have pressed for bus stops to be included in this roll-out, as litter in these areas is often a serious issue.

Cllr Matt Davies (Fortis Green) and Lynne Featherstone (Muswell Hill) were amongst those requesting new bins to deal with the litter problem around bus stops, specifically the W7/144 bus stop towards the top of Muswell Hill, near the Green Man pub. Matt Davies has now received confirmation from the Council that all bus stops will be included in this year's litter bin installation programme.

"With large numbers of people congregating around bus stops, it is only common sense to provide bins to encourage people not to drop litter," said Cllr Davies. "I first asked for a bin to be sited at the W7 bus stop back in April, when the plans for extra bins were announced. I have now received confirmation that the W7 stop will get a bin, along with all the other bus stops."

Lynne Featherstone adds:

"The area at the top of Muswell Hill is often plagued with litter, and the bus stop bins should help. I am delighted that the Council has agreed to take action."

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