With crime a key concern in the local elections, Lib Dem candidates in Bounds Green are calling for action over the safety of Imperial Passage, a walkway connecting Bounds Green to Alexandra Palace station. Local Lib Dem candidate John Oakes has already raised the issue with the local police neighbourhood team leader, who has promised to step up foot patrols on the Passage and discuss with Haringey Council how safety can be improved.

Lib Dem candidates Ali Demirci and John Oakes have met local MP Lynne Featherstone on site to discuss safety, after residents raised the problem of poor lighting during the party’s canvassing in the area. They have also written to local residents asking them what other safety measures could be put in place.

Lib Dem candidate John Oakes (Bounds Green) comments:

“I am pleased that the police have agreed to step up patrols in Imperial Passage, but we also need to look at other measures, such as better lighting. It was good to have local MP Lynne Featherstone visit the site with us, and we will continue to press for more to be done to improve safety.”