At last night’s Full Council, Liberal Democrats have given their firm backing to a motion promoted by the Living Streets campaign in Haringey – but called on Haringey Council to utter more than warm words on the issue.

Cllr Bob Hare, Lib Dem Environment Spokesperson who has worked closely with the Living Streets campaign in the borough, urged Haringey Council to back up their words with deeds. He cited the example of the New River Development in Hornsey, where an ocean of roadway has been allowed in that part of Hornsey High Street, creating an environment very unfriendly for pedestrians.

Bob Hare comments:

“We must do all we can to promote living streets in Haringey, but this amounts to far more than warm words from Labour, who very often fail to back up their warm words with deeds on the issue.

“Spending money on schemes such as better Haringey will not on its own solve the problem. We need a real change of attitude at the Council, one that puts Living Streets and pedestrians first.”