Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Lynne Featherstone has called for better parking enforcement in one of the borough’s key traffic bottlenecks – Turnpike Lane. My Featherstone says that not enough is being done to deter parking in the road, with buses often held up for on end because of a lack of enforcement of the yellow lines along the busy route. Ms Featherstone says that Haringey Council’s laid back enforcement policy seems inconsistent with the very strict approach taken by traffic wardens in her own Muswell Hill ward, and wants Haringey Council to take firm action.

In response Haringey Council has conceded that the situation is a problem and has agreed to brief parking enforcement staff on the need for action and to monitor for improvements. They are also pursuing a ‘side by side’ initiative, which would have traffic wardens patrolling the streets along side Police/Community Safety Officers. The Council is also looking to sue use the CCTV bus lane camera (in accordance with recent legislation) to enforce parking restrictions on Turnpike Lane.

Cllr Lynne Featherstone comments:

“Traffic blockages in Turnpike Lane are a huge problem.It is a key east-west route across the borough and buses are often severely delayed. Traffic wardens must have the confidence to do their job thoroughly. The Council is coming up with some possible solutions, but they must move quickly on these.I will continue to press to ensure that the present unacceptable situation improves.”