Liberal Democrat concern over condition of roads in Haringey

6.52.55pm UTC (GMT +0000) Mon 2nd Apr 2007

The Liberal Democrats in Haringey have voiced their concern over the state of the borough's roads and questioned the service provided by the contractors who are paid thousands to maintain the roads.

At a meeting of Overview and Scrutiny, the Council's 'watchdog' committee last week, the Lib Dems highlighted the 'potential death traps' posed by increasing pot holes and uneven surfaces. One councillor cited a six-inch deep hole on a busy road in Bounds Green that was left untouched for two months.

When questioned about the problem, the Labour councillor responsible for the roads, Brian Haley, had no idea why the roads weren't being repaired and had no answers to how this service would be improved.

Cllr Martin Newton, Lib Dem spokesperson on traffic issues, said:

"Anyone who uses the roads of Haringey will know that the roads are riddled with potholes and bumps. Holes are getting bigger, deeper and more dangerous for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

"The Labour Council seems to have little or no control over the contractors it is paying. Haringey residents have every right to expect their council to make sure they are getting value for money from the companies they hire."