Councillor Ross Laird, Leader of the Opposition and local councillor for Muswell Hill, has called for the safety for residents to be of paramount importance as news emerged that the Met Police will auction Connaught House, Connaught Gardens, Muswell Hill on 3rd November. It is possible that the derelict house will be turned into flats.

Cllr Laird has been working with local residents on a whole range of issues over the past year including crime and safety in the area, rubbish and housing improvements. He is pleased that the Met Police are finally selling the disused property that has been a safety concern in the area for sometime. However, he wants assurances that residents’ safety and peace of mind will be of absolute priority in any development of the site.

Cllr Ross Laird comments:

“I am delighted that something is finally being done about Connaught House – a local eyesore which is frequently broken into. Whether this site is now developed into flats or not, what is important is that local residents are protected from excessive noise and disruption and that the access to flats at the back is not restricted. There are also some fine old trees in the ground and these should be retained. Finally, if the current building can be restored, so much the better.”