We know there is on-going concern and anxiety following the police action that is taking place at the Kurdish Community Centre. The centre remains closed as the police continue their search of the property for any information relevant to their investigation.
The police have been clear that their investigation is not into the community centre itself but into the individuals who have been detained. We are all hoping to see the centre reopen as quickly as possible.
We understand the closure is having a major impact, not just on the Kurdish community, who are an integral part of our diverse borough, but the wider Haringey community.
We are providing practical support in the area to ensure the health and well-being of local residents and those members of the Kurdish community who are exercising their right to protest.
Joint statements – Kurdish Community Centre
Haringey Council Leader, Cllr Peray Ahmet and Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Ajda Ovat, have issued joint statements on the closure of the Kurdish Community Centre.
Read the joint statement – 5 December
Read the joint statement – 28 November
Who to contact
The Police
The closure of the centre is because of police action. Therefore, if you have any direct questions about this please contact the police on 101.
Ward councillors
Residents of Stanhope Gardens and Portland Gardens are represented by Cllr Mike Hakata and Cllr Anna Lawton.
If you would like to contact them their email addresses are:
- Cllr Mike Hakata: mike.hakata@haringey.gov.uk
- Cllr Anna Lawton anna.lawton@haringey.gov.uk
Other questions
You can ask any other questions via email at communities@haringey.gov.uk
Noise
See noise we can investigate and how to make a complaint.
Road closures
Information on road closures will appear on this page.
Latest updates
The keys have been handed back to the owners of the Kurdish Community Centre today (Thursday 5 December 2024).
The concrete blocks and portaloos are in the process of being removed and the council have asked Veolia to do a deep clean of the affected area and attend to any missed bin collections on Portland Gardens, Stanhope Gardens and the surrounding streets.
We will provide further status updates as and when we receive them.