Haringey has been branded as the dirtiest places in the country by a new survey. Figures compiled by the GMB union show that, out of 351 local authorities, Haringey was ranked bottom of the list with nearly a half of streets assessed as dirty. Local Liberal Democrats have criticised Haringey Council for failing to tackle the problem and have branded Haringey Council’s performance as unacceptable.
Cllr Martin Newton, Lib Dem Environment Spokesperson, comments:
“Haringey Council should be embarrassed that our borough has been tarred with the dirtiest local authority in Britain badge. This is not a title we should be proud of. Once again it is the failure of Labour-run Haringey Council to tackle a problem that residents want them to solve. If they can’t keep our streets clean then what can we trust them to do?”
Lynne Featherstone, MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, adds:
“Street cleaning the number one service that affects the quality of life of every local resident. Haringey Council spends thousands of pounds on advertising ‘Better Haringey’ it’s a shame they cannot deliver it. It is a disgrace that Haringey Labour cannot get this basic service right.”
Lynne Featherstone 
In my street it is the weekly bin collection that causes the most litter. The collection happens on Fridays, but the street cleaner comes on Mondays. The net result is a litter strewn street for the whole weekend.
Why must the refuse collectors create such a mess, and why can’t the street cleaner follow behind them?