Lib Dem councillors for Highgate are calling for a wider consultation of businesses over the proposed CPZ scheme following a meeting at the Civic Centre where only four business representatives were present.

The meeting, which was the final one before the evidence goes to the steering committee, was lively and productive. However Lib Dem councillors are concerned that it only allowed for a snapshot of how Highgate’s diverse business community view the possible CPZ.

Cllr. Hare comments:

“Those that were in attendance made some invaluable contributions to the discussion but we need to hear from more sections of the business community. Businesses in Archway Road who bear the brunt of the area’s traffic problems, have not been encouraged to attend tonight.

“It is important to involve everyone in this decision and cross-party we are all trying to get a consultation that is fair, well informed and representative of the residents of Highgate. We will be encouraging the Council to ensure that they consult businesses on a wider scale before making any final decisions.”