Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the news that a new permanent after-school play-centre is to be built at Rhodes Avenue Primary School after Haringey Council’s planning committee gave it the all clear on Monday, 10th January.

The planning application went through with no objections following a question and answer session with the planning committee and Education Service representative.

The news has delighted Lib Dems who are concerned by information from their own recent education survey data carried out in Fortis Green ward, which found that there is much parental concern over the shortage of after-school playgroups and clubs in the area.

Alexandra ward councillor and Lib Dem Deputy Leader Wayne Hoban welcomed the news. He has been working closely with The Grove, another after-school playgroup in the area who are hoping to secure permanent facilities later this year.

Cllr Hoban comments:

“It is good news that valuable services like this are now being provided.

“Hopefully this will be the catalyst for other after-school groups in the borough as it is clear that currently there is a great demand for this important service.”