Lib Dem Councillor Gail Engert (Muswell Hill) has welcomed the news that Transport for London (TfL) is proposing to provide a much needed half-hourly night service on the popular 102 bus route. The move follows a campaign that Councillor Engert launched in the local press in May 2005 proposing the service for the route.

The Lib Dems have argued that the large number of people attending and working in the night clubs and restaurants of Muswell Hill needed a safe route home. The campaign attracted support from many, including the Muswell Hill Safer Neighbourhoods police team, Bus Watch West Haringey and local night club owners.

The proposals for the new night service are currently out for consultation – Cllr Engert is encouraging local people can make their views known by emailing Consultation@tfl-buses.co.uk. Cllr Gail Engert would be grateful if anyone commenting could copy her in at Gail.Engert@haringey.gov.uk

Councillor Gail Engert comments:

“After nearly two years of campaigning it is very exiting that this vital bus route that links so many town centres may soon get the night-time service it deserves.

“I do hope as many people as possible will respond positively to this consultation. The whole campaign has shown how important it is for a community to work together to get things changed.”