Crouch End Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the positive public meeting held last week on the future of Hornsey Town Hall, and have praised the organisers and the huge level of interest among local people to provide a brighter future for the beleaguered building.

However, some concerns were raised at suggestions that present Hornsey Library building should be closed and a new primary school opened on the site, with the library being relocated somewhere in the town hall complex.

Lib Dem Councillor David Winskill comments:

“This was a very positive meeting, with a great number of ideas and commitment from Crouch End residents to see this treasured building brought back to a thriving community use.

“However, I am concerned that the idea of moving the library somewhat muddies the water about the future of the Town Hall, as there are plenty of excellent ideas for it use already being discussed.

“The Council must now build on this resolve and work with local people to develop a future for the Town Hall, which has been left unloved for far too long.”