The grandson of a woman who spent years campaigning for a new bus stop says her dream has finally been realised - more than two years after she passed away.

Patricia Hill, who was well known for her community work in North Finchley, fought for years for a pick-up point in Summers Lane, where many elderly residents faced a 20-minute walk to the nearest stop.

Following her death from lung cancer in 2010, the campaign was picked up by her grandson Hayes Rees, several other members of the community and local councillors, all of whom battled to continue Mrs Hill’s legacy.

And their hard work was rewarded when a new stop for the 382 service towards Finchley Central was installed a short distance from Mrs Hill’s previous home in Sunny Way, on April 22.

Grandson Mr Rees, 27, said: “This was a campaign started by my grandmother and finished by myself and members of the community. It shows that if you work together and go through the proper channels, you can get something positive.”

Following lengthy demands from residents, Barnet Council obtained funding for the stop in 2011 but the plans were halted by Councillor Brian Coleman, then in charge of the borough’s roads.

The campaign for the £30,000 stop was reignited at a number of residents’ forums in the following years before Transport for London installed the post last month.

Woodhouse ward councillors Geoff Cook, Alan Schneiderman and Anne Hutton all supported the campaign.

Mr Rees said: “I have to give a lot of credit to the ward councillors for their help. This is more than just a bus stop, it is a treasure for the community.

“I feel very emotional at being able to complete something my grandmother started before her death. She’s probably looking down on us saying ‘well done’.

“A lot of work has gone in to this and I’m so proud of our achievements.”