The Liberal Democrats have welcomed London Underground’s decision to agree to a meeting of key residents’ groups and local representatives in an attempt to resolve the controversy surrounding the new seven-foot fence erected near Highgate Tube station on the Archway Road.

London Underground have agreed to a meeting after a storm of criticism in Highgate from local Lib Dems and residents over their decision to press ahead with a controversial seven-foot wooden fence along the embankment near the Tube station.

The swift erection of the fence this week followed a public meeting organised by Lib Dem councillors and requests, not granted, that the LU stop work so that a more acceptable option could be found.

Councillor Lynne Featherstone comments:

“I am pleased that London Underground have now agreed to a meeting, as we need to discuss a solution that is acceptable to all. We need to look at alternative options which should prove acceptable to residents and businesses, on both sides of the road, as well local amenity groups.”