The Lib Dem councillor for Crouch End, Ron Aitken, has written to Haringey Council asking what assessment has been made by Haringey Council with regard to the impact of the expansion of Coleridge School on to the TUC site on junior school places in the area.

The issue was raised at meeting last week (Thursday 6th December) with Cllr Aitken by parents at other schools in Crouch End and Hornsey, who have pointed out that there are vacancies for junior places at nearly every school in the area – and claim that the Council has not addressed this problem in its plans.

Cllr Aitken says that it is essential that all sides in this consultation have their concerns listened to and responded to by Haringey Council.

Cllr Aitken (Crouch End) comments:

“Although there is general agreement that Crouch End needs extra infant school places the picture is much less clear regarding Junior Places or Years 3-6. Therefore I have raised this issue with the Council as it obviously affects the whole funding picture regarding the Council’s plans and is an issue that needs to be addressed.”