Lib Dems Secure Gritting for Church Crescent

7.04.00pm GMT Thu 15th Dec 2005

Residents living in Church Crescent could see an ice-free winter on their road after local Lib Dem councillor for Muswell Hill, Jonathan Bloch secured the road's inclusion on Haringey Council's gritting schedule. He has also had assurances that the road will also have a grit box installed.

The issue was brought to the attention of Cllr Bloch by local residents living on the steep-side of the road off Muswell Hill. They have complained that because the road is narrow the lorries never grit the southern end. Furthermore, the road had a grit box until 12 years ago when the old one was removed but never replaced.

Cllr Bloch is pleased that the road is to be included on the gritting schedule. However along with fellow Muswell Hill councillor Gail Engert, he is pressing Haringey Council to ensure the grit box is installed as soon as possible in preparation for the harsh winter predicted.

Cllr Bloch (Muswell Hill) comments:

"I am pleased that we have secured this road much needed winter gritting. However the Council must ensure a gritting box is installed immediately to make it easier to keep the pathways and road ice-free this winter."