Lib Dem councillor for Muswell Hill, Lynne Featherstone, has voiced her concerns regarding the Muswell Hill roundabout revamp following a visit to the site last week.

Cllr Featherstone (Muswell Hill) was concerned by the apparent redesign of pedestrian islands in the area to allow larger bus stops around the roundabout. According to Cllr Featherstone this goes against plans put forward to the Council and the Muswell Hill & Fortis Green Residents’ Association for approval that suggested a much more pedestrian friendly roundabout.

Cllr Featherstone comments:

“I am very concerned about this situation. During the consultation I was delighted to see that the plans showed conservation money was going be spent on a very ‘pro- pedestrian’ revamp. However on visiting the site, it seems the pedestrian islands have actually been reduced in size to make room for bus stops.

“I have asked the Council to investigate why the agreed plans seem to have changed. It is unacceptable if changes that were meant to make the area more attractive and pedestrian friendly, seem to have been used to increase traffic flow.”