Full council in Haringey Chamber. Full council often feels pointless and tonight was no exception.

The only moment of interest came when local residents came to make their presentation and present a petition for a pelican crossing on Priory Road (which I heartily support) and none of the microphones were working except the Mayor’s.

Fifteen minutes of embarrassing nothingness – until eventually the spokesperson for the deputation made the presentation from the Mayor’s mike on the dais. 800 odd signatures – I hope the Council acts as it is only a matter of time before there is a serious or fatal accident there.