Local Liberal Democrats have demanded a change in policy after it emerged that Haringey Council fails to proactively re-paint dangerously worn zebra crossings. Currently, residents have to tell Haringey Council of problems in their area rather than Haringey Council checking the state of crossings.

Liberal Democrats say that Haringey Council should use Road Safety Week (10-14 November) to pledge to repaint zebra crossings every year.

Cllr Martin Newton, who is spearheading the campaign, comments:

“Pedestrians rely on zebra crossings to cross our busy roads safely. This is not a situation where Haringey Council should sit back and wait for something to happen. They should be taking the initiative and proactively repaint every crossing, every year.

“Road Safety Week is a perfect time for Haringey Council to realise its error and change its policy.”

Lynne Featherstone MP adds:

“Putting the pedestrian first is key to encouraging people out of their cars and on to the streets. Haringey Council’s ‘sit back and wait for someone to complain’ attitude is completely unacceptable. Local residents deserve better-loved streets that we can be proud of.”