Council News Archive - July 2023
Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Orlan Jackman’s plaque unveiled in Finsbury Park
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 3x3 Gold medallist Orlan Jackman had a Golden Gateways plaque unveiled in his honour at Finsbury Park basketball courts.
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Drop off point helps save unwanted household items
Got any unwanted sports equipment, books, picture frames, bikes, tables, chairs or other household items that could benefit other north Londoners?
Week of Action to focus on Turnpike Lane and Green Lanes
The latest in our series of Weeks of Action is set to get underway on Monday in Turnpike Lane and Green Lanes, where crime and antisocial behaviour are among the key issues to be addressed by Harin
Work begins to allow market traders to return to Wards Corner
Work is underway to create a temporary market with both indoor and outdoor spaces at Wards Corner in Seven Sisters, heralding a new beginning for traders who will soon be able to return to the site
Haringey residents set to receive further financial support
A further £4.8million has been granted to Haringey Council to help residents through the cost-of-living crisis as part of the Department for Work Pension’s Household Support Fund (HSF).
A sweet afternoon for Alexandra Primary School
Haringey streets getting healthier
Haringey has entered the top 10 of best boroughs in London for healthy streets.
Six School Streets made permanent
Six more School Streets will be made permanent, creating safe and healthy walking and cycling zones for hundreds of Haringey children.
Haringey parks retain Green Flag status for 2023
Stroud Green Primary’s school lunches get Mayoral seal of approval
The fantastic work being done by the catering staff, governors and teachers at Stroud Green Primary School to ensure our young children are fuelled by healthy, nutritious meals was the focus of the
Team Haringey claims London Youth Games trophy for second year running
Team Haringey triumphed over the rest of London’s boroughs as they claimed the Jubilee Trophy at the London Youth Games for the second year running.
North London’s first Area Coroner appointed
The appointment of north London’s first Area Coroner has been hailed as a significant step forward.
Statement on Finsbury Park events
Following the conclusion of six days of major events in Finsbury Park, Cabinet Member for Culture, Communities and Leisure Cllr Emily Arkell has issued a statement addressing concerns raised by som
£9.1m investment to help transform Down Lane Park
Thousands of residents in Tottenham Hale will enjoy the huge benefits of a transformed greenspace on their doorstep designed for and by the community.
Haringey announce ambitious measures to end homelessness in the borough
A set of ambitious and bold measures to end homelessness in Haringey have been announced after Haringey Council approved a brand new Rough Sleeping Strategy on Tuesday night (11 July 2023).
Haringey Council to conduct review of leisure provision
Haringey residents are set to benefit from improved sport and leisure services as the council prepares to conduct a review of leisure provision in the borough.
Bold plans to make greenspaces inclusive
Residents in Haringey are set to benefit from exciting plans to make all of the borough’s parks and greenspaces fully inclusive and accessible.
Cyclists benefit from expansion of on-street bike storage
Cyclists in Haringey are set to benefit from a huge investment of up to almost £1m on the installation of bike hangars.
Cabinet Meeting – Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Cabinet members will meet tonight at George Meehan House to discuss a range of topics.
Haringey remembers Srebrenica
The Haringey community gathered at George Meehan House on Monday to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide ahead of Srebrenica Memorial Day on 11 July.
Joint statement on Islamophobic incident in Stroud Green
Following a recent incident of hateful Islamophobic graffiti on Florence Road, N4, Leader of Haringey Council Cllir Peray Ahmet and Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Cohesion Cllr Adam Jogee
Summer fun honing in on the horizon for children & young people here in Haringey
Check out our Summer Holiday Fun Booklet if you are looking for some energetic, engaging and exciting activities for you child/c
Community events bring local artists to the festival stage
Local musicians had a unique opportunity to appear on a festival stage this week, as two community events took place in Finsbury Park.
Update on events being staged at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Cllr Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing Services, Private Renters and Planning, has issued a statement on future events taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,
Rolling out the red carpet for marvellous Matt
Many congratulations to a member of our Housing Repairs Service (HRS), Matthew Spitter, who has won the Apprenticeship Student of the Year (SOFY) accolade at the College of Haringey, Enfield and No
Plans announced to extend low traffic neighbourhood exemption to all Blue Badge holders
Every Blue Badge holder in Haringey will be able to make journeys through the borough’s three low traffic neighbourhood trials under proposed new rules to support people with disabilities.
Working together for a fairer, greener Haringey this Co-Production Week
As we celebrate the eighth year of National Co-Production Week, it is fitting that one of our biggest pledges in the Haringey Deal is to work closely with our residents and give them a major voice
Joint statement - Housing Ombudsman
Cllr Peray Ahmet, Haringey Council Leader and Andy Donald, Haringey Council Chief Executive, have issued a joint statement following a report that has been published by the Housing Ombudsman today.
Haringey's first-ever Family Hub is now open!
Haringey has launched the first-ever family hub to support children, young people and their families, with the first venue opening its doors at the Triangle Centre in St Ann’s Road last week.
HAF a sublime time this summer
Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is back this summer and it’s better than ever!
Ready, Set, Read!
The 2023 Summer Reading Challenge is all set to kick off here in Haringey next Saturday (8 July 2023).
Too much excitement to Bear!
Hundreds of Haringey schoolchildren had a fabulous time during a Chicago Bears ‘Mini Monsters’ Camp at Duke’s Aldridge Academy in Tottenham on Tuesday.
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