Haringey Liberal Democrats have warmly welcomed a new initiative established by residents and community organisations to highlight and tackle environmental issues. Lib Dems believe that the ‘Sustainable Haringey Network’ will go a long way to provide increased community involvement in environmental issues.

The launch conference unanimously agreed to set up a network between groups to work with each other towards the changes needed to ensure Haringey faces up to the challenges of global climate change caused by modern industrial practices and lifestyles heavily reliant on fossil fuel sources.

Neil Williams, leader of the Liberal Democrats comments:

“This is exactly the type of initiative needed to ensure the local community is involved to help shape and influence the changes that are needed. Environmental crises such as global warming affect everyone. The more people involved in building a sustainable community the better.”

Cllr Bob Hare (Liberal Democrat spokesperson on Green Issues) comments:

“We all need to look at our lifestyles. Our travel, shopping and working habits, our homes and energy use all need to be sustainable to ensure less effect on the environment. I welcome this initiative. It will help to increase awareness and promote action to make Haringey more sustainable.”