Local Lib Dem councillor Matt Davies has secured temporary repairs to badly damaged street lights in Twyford Avenue N2, with a five year plan for replacement of the majority of street lights in the area due to be announced later this year.

Following complaints by local residents, the lighting department at the Council has assessed the problem, with repairs being made the following week. Residents are watching the situation closely, to monitor how successful the temporary work is, especially with the weather starting to deteriorate.

“The Council has responded, and made temporary repairs to the street lights along Twyford Avenue,” says Cllr Davies. “Of course, what is needed is better lighting around most of Fortis Green and Muswell Hill. Everyone will be interested to see the plans which are coming before Council in November and hoping that the work can be carried out as quickly as possible – although it is certainly a big task that won’t happen overnight!”

Cllr Davies believes that the Council needs to consult with residents closely over both the style and detail of the proposals, and is delighted that they are planning an exhibition to demonstrate the sort of lights that might be used. This will be held later this month at Hornsey Town Hall and the street lighting department will also be present at Alexandra Palace on the evening of Wednesday 24th September.

“I will be looking at the plans carefully and I know local residents will have a lot to say about them too,” says Cllr Davies. “These improvements need to be made and will be welcome – we must make sure that residents are fully involved and have their say in the plans.”