Enfield Labour under fire over ‘unsafe’ junction

A petition has been signed by more than 80 residents calling on the council to make improvements to the cross junction between Meadway and Greenway in Southgate.

They say the width of the junction means drivers regularly cut corners, endangering the lives of pedestrians, car users and cyclists.

But the Conservative group has accused the Labour-run council of ignoring residents, claiming five people have raised this issue with the council over the past nine years – but no action has been taken.

The Tories claim the creation of traffic islands at the junction would make it safer.

Conservative candidate Jasmine Storry, who is running for election in Southgate, said: “Over 100 people we have spoken to have said this is ridiculous, and they have asked and asked the council.

“If I am elected, this is something I am definitely going to try and tackle. Such a simple measure can be taken to make it safer.”

But Labour has denied ignoring residents and said the matter was being investigated.

Councillor Daniel Anderson, cabinet member for environment, said: “I have heard from a number of residents about their concerns regarding this junction, some of whom forwarded me helpful videos demonstrating the problem, enabling both myself and our traffic officers to fully comprehend its extent.

“Although there is no history of any injury collisions at the junction, nonetheless, I can see that the current layout clearly encourages vehicles to cut corners at speed.

“I have therefore asked our traffic officers to review the proposals for the forthcoming Fox Lane Quieter Neighbourhood to consider how this particular problem can be addressed.

“I am expecting them to come forward with a potential solution to this scenario when they report on the outcome of the recent consultation towards the end of next month.

“When they do, we will then be sharing the suggestions with residents to gauge their views before progressing them.”