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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the lining and resurfacing works.
I will arrange for an inspection of the junction markings at Ashfield Parade and Crown Lane and the crossing points to assess what lining requires refreshing and the extent of any necessary works.
Chase Side (N14), between Asda and Southgate Circus, was inspected and scored last year; however, it did not achieve a sufficiently high score to be included in this year?s carriageway resurfacing programme.
A further inspection will be arranged shortly to update the condition score and to determine whether this location may be prioritised for inclusion in a future programme of works.
Hope this helps.
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for raising concerns about the junction of Chase Side with Avenue Road and Osidge Lane. We recognise that this is a busy junction used by people walking, cycling, driving and accessing local schools and services, and we understand why residents are concerned about safety.
The traffic signals at this location are designed to manage competing movements and reduce the risk of collisions by allocating time to each approach. This includes providing clearance time between signal stages to allow vehicles to clear the junction safely before the next movement begins. However, we acknowledge the concern that the current phasing may feel challenging for people crossing the road on foot and for turning traffic at certain times of day.
A technical review of this junction was undertaken previously, which identified that a stand?alone signalised pedestrian crossing would be the most effective way to improve conditions for people crossing Chase Side. While this remains the preferred option from a technical perspective, the scheme has not been taken forward as it has not been prioritised for delivery within the Council?s current programme of works. In the absence of an agreed scheme, the junction remains in its existing layout and continues to be monitored.
Traffic signals are installed and managed by Transport for London (TfL). While we can ask TfL to review a location, any decision to introduce signals would depend on their assessment and whether the site meets their criteria.
Should circumstances change in the future, such as a TfL led scheme or a material change in safety evidence, the location could be reconsidered.
Yours sincerely
Senior Road Safety Engineer
Directorate of Transport, Climate & Place
Environment & Communities Department
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for raising this MEQ.
We would like to apologise that this is now the fourth occasion where the Ivy Road recreational area in Southgate has not been cleared as expected. We fully understand the inconvenience and frustration this causes for residents and visitors who rely on this space being maintained to an acceptable standard.
I have followed up with the area supervisor regarding your concerns. They have confirmed that the clearance of the Ivy Road recreational area has now been prioritised and will be completed by the end of this week. We appreciate your patience while this is resolved.
We will continue to monitor the area closely to ensure that this issue does not recur. If you notice any further problems or have additional concerns, please do not hesitate to raise them so we can address them promptly.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding a knocked bollard on Byland Close Winchmore hill.
I have raised this for a repair. I hope this answers your enquiry.
Original enquiry description:
Bollard on Byland Close in Southgate N14. Can it be remounted please.
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for your enquiry.
I can inform you that we have cleared the fallen branch.
Yours sincerely,
Arborist Team Manager
Original enquiry description:
Good morning please see attached a photo on the junction of Wynchgate Queen Elizabeth Drive and Parkview in Southgate where a tree has broken.
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for raising this us.
Street Cleansing only cleanse the road and pavement at Leigh Hunt Drive.
This road is cleansed once a week by a hand barrow operative. Any cleansing issues will be addressed on the next scheduled day of cleanse.
Yours sincerely,
Complaints Officer
Street Cleansing
Original enquiry description:
Can I please ask if the council are responsible please for the cleanliness of Leigh Hunt Drive in Southgate N14? It has been a mess recently when we canvass there notably worse than other times. Is this your patch or private land?
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
We have requested the parking contractor to attend the location and carry out enforcement of the overnight waiting restriction for commercial vehicles.
We have also reported the vehicle to the DVLA as being untaxed.
Regards
Original enquiry description:
Vehicle on the Vale is 2.5 tons and is over the allowed weight limit. Image attached. Southgate N14.
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the VAS signs in Oakwood Crescent and for the suggestions in how things can be improved to increase safety for the school children and other road users.
The street lighting service area would not have any objections and would be happy to utilise existing assets to display additional signage but unfortunately, we do not have the autonomy to agree or implement these changes. The decisions on where signs are located are made by other teams such as traffic & transportation and road safety who are fully conversant with the standards and guidelines.
I can confirm that these teams do have on-going boroughwide 20mph projects in progress and may be happy to include these recommendations in their current projects. I will contact the project managers overseeing the roll-out of the project and bring your comments and suggestions to their attention
Kind Regards
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the trees surrounding the road sign on Ivy Road.
The trees in this location are included within our planned maintenance programme and are currently scheduled for pruning during the 2026-2027 cycle.
These works will ensure that the trees are appropriately cut back and maintained. In the meantime, I have asked that the location to be inspected, and we will review whether any interim action is required should visibility be significantly obstructed.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
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Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,
Thank you for your MEQ regarding the road sign and grass verges on The Rye, Southgate N14.
The area supervisor has been informed and has visited the location to inspect the issue. They have confirmed that the area is a flower bed, and the required trimming works have now been scheduled to take place within the next couple of weeks.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Kind regards