Archway Bridge needs a concerted campaign to restore the famous landmark to its former glory – that was the message from Neil Williams, Lib Dem local councillor for Highgate, speaking at the Hornsey Lane Residents Association (HLA) Annual General Meeting on Wednesday evening.

The HLA has been in the forefront of plans to renovate the famous bridge, which is in dire need of strengthening, painting and maintenance. The local Lib Dem councillor has taken up the challenge to campaign for improvements to the bridge alongside the residents’ association.HLA Chair, John Gordon, also called for bridge improvements to be closely linked with the Archway Road regeneration plans.

Councillor Neil Williams comments:

“Our bridge needs care and attention, for safety reasons, but also because it is a great landmark and we should look after it.I will be working with local residents to ensure that funding is secured as soon as possible for improvements. At present, even the bridge’s lighting is largely out of action. This can’t go on, and must be remedied.”