Following months of pressure from Lib Dem councillor Lynne Featherstone, a new bus shelter on Bounds Green Road has been erected, just in time for the winter weather. The new shelter, which replaces one demolished in a traffic accident several months ago, has been installed by Transport for London after Cllr Featherstone brought it to their attention back in July.

Cllr Featherstone had responded to complaints by local residents who had said they had written to TfL and asked them to replace the shelter, but had never received a response.

Ms Featherstone says that many of the users are elderly residents who had been left exposed to the elements since the shelter’s demolition. TfL have apologised for the delay and said it was due to the fact that they did not have the right bus shelters in stock following the crash.

Cllr Featherstone comments:

“I am delighted that the bus shelter has now been replaced, and local passengers have their shelter back. Transport bosses need to act quickly to keep bus shelters in good shape, as this adds to the appeal of using local bus services and provides much needed shelter in the winter. We had been without one on this site for several months.”