Crouch End Liberal Democrat councillor David Winskill has condemned this week’s theft of plants and flowerpots from Middle Lane Mews in the heart of Crouch End, and has appealed to the public for any information regarding the incident.

Two large plants were stolen from planters on Tuesday night (14th July 2008) – just three weeks after thieves stole ornamental, glazed pots from the area.

The planters and plants had been paid for from a successful Making the Difference bid by residents working with Cllr Winskill in an effort to “green” the Mews. This was part of a long-term project to clean up the whole area to deter fly tipping, poor waste management and anti-social behaviour.

Cllr Winskill commented:

“This is incredibly disappointing. Residents have really thrown themselves into this project and now feel dreadfully let down by the anti-social theft of the pots and plants.I have informed Crouch End Safer Neighbourhood Team and I would appeal for anyone who saw the theft or has any information to contact me in confidence.”