Liberal Democrat councillors are urging Haringey Council to hurry up and fill the newly advertised post of Assistant Director for Quality and Development following a mistake in the application packs. In promoting the top post, Labour-run Haringey Council has stated that there are 54 Labour councillors, three Lib Dems and two Conservatives, when the real balance is 42 Labour, 15 Lib Dems and no Tories.

The Lib Dems were surprised to see the elementary error in the application pack for a position that pays £65,000. They also expressed concerns at the image that this may put out to prospective candidates.

Lib Dem communications spokesperson, Neil Williams comments:

“It is somewhat ironic that the council has not caught up with the fact that there are now so many more Lib Dems and no Tories on the council. However, Haringey Council ought to be able to get these basic facts right if it is to attract the best people for these jobs.”