Cllr Lynne Featherstone has secured further assurances from Haringey Council that they will address the road safety issues on the busy, but narrow, Pages Lane, N10.

Despite success in securing yellow lines last year by the Lib Dems, there has been a lack of enforcement by Haringey – resulting in cars and even route 234 buses parking on the lines, often blocking the pavement for pedestrians.

The road, which is used as through route by many cars and pedestrians travelling to and from the local schools in the area, has been the subject of concern from local residents and Lib Dems for many years.

The Council added to the problem late last year when they granted a permit to a local shop in the area allowing lorries and vans to park on the yellow lines, despite assuring residents that no permits would be issued.

However following correspondence from Council Featherstone and a meeting with local traffic campaigner Mrs Cynthia Streibig, Haringey Council has promised to address the problem. The measures proposed include increasing parking enforcement staff patrols at peak times and investigating locations to install bollards to prevent vehicles parking on the pavement.

The Council has also agreed to discuss the congestion problem caused by the 234 bus route and the drivers parking on the pavement as well as investigating the reasons for a parking permit being granted to the local shop.

Cllr Featherstone is pleased that the Council is investigating the problem. However, she warns that she, along with local residents, will be keeping a close eye on the Council to ensure that action is now taken:

“I am pleased that the Council is finally addressing this serious problem. The road is narrow and busy, with vehicles often standing off because of the thoughtless drivers who park on the yellow lines. Enforcement will not only improve traffic flow but also increase safety for pedestrians, many of whom are school goers, who currently have to dart between the cars.

“Local residents like Mrs Striebig have done a lot to maintain the pressure on the Council over the years and I am hopeful that the problem will be alleviated. However, in light of the Council’s previous record on this issue, I will be keeping a very close eye to ensure that progress is made.”