Labour run Haringey Council has been condemned by the opposition Lib Dems for its failure to address the fly-tipping problem on the Council owned Hornsey Depot, situated less than 20 metres from Hornsey High Street.

Although there has always been a litter problem on the site, the problem in recent months has escalated with the rubbish so high that it is now visible from the High Street. Lib Dem councillors and activists are now working hard to ensure that the Council is made aware of the size of the problem and makes efforts to deal with it immediately.

Cllr Ross Laird (Muswell Hill) comments:

“It is totally unacceptable that fly-tipping has been allowed to continue until we have got to a state like this. We have contacted the Council and requested that they take immediate action to the clear the site. I think it is also important that we get some kind of commitment to rapid clearance in future if dumping occurs again.

Local activist Dave Burridge adds:

“We would also like to see a barrier put in place to prevent ‘casual’ access to this site, as well as a mobile CCTV camera for a few weeks to try and catch some of those dumping here. While many local residents continue to make efforts to rejuvenate Hornsey High Street, this large scale rubbish problem is undermining their efforts. The Council must take immediate action.”