At this morning’s deputation to the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) on concerns over policing in Highgate, Lynne Featherstone MP and Lib Dem Leader Neil Williams welcomed the Authority’s agreement to encourage the three borough commanders that serve the Highgate area to work together more closely on the issue. While the Police Authority said the move was really up to borough commanders, Cllrs Featherstone and Williams say it is a step in the right direction and action must be encouraged.

Lynne Featherstone, who tabled the question, comments:

“I am pleased that the Authority is now asking the borough commanders to work together on this issue, but progress needs to be rapid, in order to increase confidence in policing in Highgate. The police really must address the issue on a Highgate basis, not just a local ward or borough basis.”

Cllr Neil Williams adds:

“We have been waiting a long time for action and will continue to press the police on this. Highgate deserves the same neighbourhood policing operation as other areas. We have seen some welcome drops in certain types of crime in Muswell Hill and Crouch End, and Highgate needs the same treatment. Encouraging the commanders to address the issue is good, but we need a plan of action.”