Liberal Democrat councillors in Highgate have expressed concern at the slippage of land on an embankment at a prestigious stretch of Highgate Hill, and have called for immediate action from Haringey Council.

Cllr Bob Hare says he is worried about the potential collapse of The Bank, which runs parallel to Highgate Hill. He says the rate of movement in the past week, and large cracks opening, indicates the high section has become unstable, and fears pedestrians could be at risk on the well-used pavement on Highgate Hill underneath.

On this stretch, there is a bus stop used by large numbers of children from nearby Channing School. This means that people, including many children are not just passing by, but kept in the danger zone under the wall and road, which are some seven feet above.

Cllr Bob Hare comments:

“It is very unfortunate, but in my view, the pavement needs to be closed, and the bus stop moved, at least on a temporary basis while a solution is properly looked at. Whether heavy, or even any, vehicles can continue to use The Bank needs to be considered.

“I have asked Haringey Council to keep the school and local residents fully informed, and given as much notice as possible of any road closures. It will be a real nuisance, but safety must come before convenience.”