Following pressure from local residents and Liberal Democrats, Alexandra Park Library will receive a long overdue face-lift this summer it has been announced. The news has been welcomed by local Liberal Democrats but they have criticised Haringey Council for not carrying out repairs earlier.

The renovations will start in June and will take six weeks to complete. Works will include re-painting external walls and handrails, replacing light fittings and a new sign above the entrance to the library.

Cllr Susan Oatway, Alexandra ward, comments:

“Local residents will be happy that Haringey Council has finally recognised that Alexandra Park library is in desperate need of renovation.”

Lynne Featherstone MP, added:

“Our local libraries are fantastic resources, but to make sure that they are used widely they need to be accessible and welcoming. I’m glad that Haringey Council has realised it needs to invest in our libraries, and this would be a great time to look at other local libraries, like Wood Green for instance, that would certainly benefit from a bit of love and care.”