Lib Dem concern over future of Tottenham Cancer Information Drop-In Service

11.25.39am UTC (GMT +0000) Wed 14th Feb 2007

Liberal Democrat Councillor Wayne Hoban has told Haringey Council that it must do more to support the Macmillan Cancer Information Drop-In Centre in Bigbury Close, Tottenham. Councillor Hoban has written to Haringey council to express his concern that the Labour Council is failing to provide support and adequate advertising to attract people to this valuable service.

Cllr Hoban visited the centre after an invitation by the manager concerned that potential users of the service may not be aware that it exists. The centre provides support and information for cancer patients and their families. Cllr Hoban has asked the council to assist in advertising the service through a donation of advertising space in council publications - this request has been denied.

As the charity is currently administered from several private homes, the manager has asked the council for permission to make available space on the site for construction of a small office which would allow them to operate this vital service more effectively, the cost of which would be borne by the charity, but the council has yet to respond effectively to this request.

Cllr Hoban comments:

"This cancer charity delivers a vital service to vulnerable people who need professional care and assistance within their community, which is completely in line with government policy. Haringey Council has a duty to ensure that the charity is given all possible support and assistance to ensure that the service is maximised and potential users of the service are reached. I will continue to push for an effective response."