The Leader of the Lib Dems in Haringey is demanding action over a dangerouscrossing point for local children in his Highgate Ward.

Cllr Neil Williamssays that there is a pressing need for a pedestrian crossing on HampsteadLane for pupils of Highgate Juniors, and if action is not taken it will beonly a matter of time before a serious accident occurs.

Cllr Williams has been pressing Haringey Council for action for months. He hasbeen contacted by several parents at the school who are worried for thesafety of their children as they attempt to cross the very wide part ofHampstead Lane near Highgate village at the junction with Bishopswood Road.

Haringey Council says a pedestrian crossing here is not a funding priority,but Councillor Williams says it is essential, as the road is unsafe forcrossing, and the narrow pavement on the northern side increases the dangerfor the school children.

One parent at the school writes: “Many children still cross Hampstead Lanebetween cars. I fear it is only a matter of time before a terrible accidenthappens.”

Cllr Neil Williams comments:

“Safety of schoolchildren in the area must be apriority, and there is already a speeding problem along Hampstead Lane. Ifeel that because the road forms the borough boundary with Camden, that thecouncils are not taking this issue seriously enough. The school has alreadyworked with the Council on other safety improvements in the area, but thejob is not finished. Action really must be taken before an accident occurs.”