Haringey’s Liberal Democrats have called a meeting with Transport for London (TfL) and Haringey Council to resolve the current debacle at Highgate Tube Station. The meeting, to be held on 24th March, was requested by Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson for London Assembly, Lynne Featherstone after she received conflicting information from the various bodies working on the site, leading to concern at the lack of co-operation that was taking place.

The work that is taking place at Highgate involves shoring up the steep bank by the tube station’s car park. However, local Lib Dems are keen to ensure that both TfL and the Council honour promises made to local residents and councillors following a site visit. The key agreements were to improve pedestrian facilities, remove the unattractive fencing and restore vegetation to the embankment.

Cllr Featherstone and Highgate’s Liberal Democrat councillors are keen to ensure that local groups such as the Highgate Society and Priory Gardens’ Residents Association are present at the meeting so that TfL and the Council can be made aware of residents’ strong views.

Cllr Featherstone comments:

“I am concerned about the conflicting information that I have received from the different people doing work at the site. I called this meeting so we can ensure that all the actions that were agreed are being implemented.”

Haringey Lib Dem Leader and Highgate Councillor Neil Williams adds:

“This work is causing substantial disruption, so it is essential that the end result is as beneficial as possible to local residents. This is why we want all key stakeholders to sit down and discuss residents’ needs at this meeting.”