The Government has finally heeded Liberal Democrat calls to expand free school meals. Lib Dems previously introduced universal free school meals for infants whilst in government, and have long called for this expansion.
Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, Liberal Democrat councillor for Crouch End, has launched a joint crowdfunding appeal with the organising team of the Crouch End Festival, for an additional bench to be located in the newly renovated Hornsey Library Square.
Many of you will be aware that the council is currently consulting on a new round of 'school streets', where roads are closed outside of schools at drop off and pickup times, outside a number of schools.
We’re pleased to share that, following discussions with Veolia, the wooden planters on Archway Road will be refreshed. We have secured funding for this work, and the repairs will be going ahead.
Water bills for the coming year have been hitting doormats in recent weeks and w have been contacted by a number of incredulous constituents shocked at the increases they are facing. Residents report Thames Water bill rises of 30-40% from last year alone.
Following sustained pressure and questioning from the Lib Dem team, Network Rail have announced their revised timetable for refurbishing Alexandra Palace station under the 'Access for All' scheme.
Haringey Labour yesterday passed their budget, including accepting a £37 million bailout from government but rejected Lib Dem amendments which would have created more oversight of the council’s finances, and reduced the amount which needed to be borrowed.
Network Rail and TfL are being urged to clean up a railway bridge underpass which is said to be creating a “health hazard” for residents.
Opposition Lib Dem councillors have expressed concern at the news that the Far East Consortium (FEC) have sold Hornsey Town Hall to the Cayman Islands-based AMTD Group overnight and what it means for the future of the project.