Lib Dem councillors representing Muswell Hill pledged to residents to do all they can to lobby Haringey Council for much needed resources to clean up and improve the environment around the parade of shops at Priory Road and Park Road.

Cllr Ross Laird addressed a packed meeting at St George’s church, Cranley Gardens, organised by local trader Mario Petru on 10th February. He said that he would take forward a range of issues and that he had already had meetings with council officers to try and clean up and improve the car park at the entrance to Alexandra Park.

Cllr Laird commented:

“This parade of shops is vital to the local community. Local traders are to be congratulated on their efforts to raise awareness of the problems in the area. I am working with officers to try and improve the car park opposite the shops, which over the past few months has become a favourite dumping ground. In addition, we will be taking forward a range of issues, from blocked drains to speeding traffic in the area and seeking additional Council resources to deal with these issues.

“I look forward to continuing to work with local residents and traders to safeguard this site and the vital services it provides to the local community.”