Council News Archive - November 2023
Council vows to protect social care services despite major underfunding
Investment in social care services will be at the heart of next year’s budget as Haringey Council continues to shore up its finances against soaring costs.
Tree-mendous news as Haringey scoops major award
A programme to safeguard Haringey’s ancient woodlands has scooped one of the top honours at this year’s London Tree and Woodland Awards.
Strong measures taken to improve private rented sector across Haringey
Residents across Haringey are invited to give their thoughts on a new proposed additional HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) licencing scheme which will support measures to improve the private ren
Haringey’s Walk for Women 2023
As part of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, Haringey Council led a local walk s
Week of Action to focus on Stroud Green
The latest in our series of Weeks of Action is set to get underway on Monday in Stroud Green, where crime and antisocial behaviour are among the key issues to be addressed by Haringey Council.
Fine for newsagent owner who sold vape products to children
The owner of a newsagent in Tottenham has been ordered to pay over £1,200 for illegally selling age-restricted vape products to children.
Major breakthrough at Tottenham Green in council mission to get pools open
Haringey Council has taken a big step towards reopening the pools at Tottenham Green Pools and Fitness, after specialist electrical works were successfully completed on site this
Another 4,500 children set to benefit from School Streets
More than 4,500 children across Haringey could benefit from safer and healthier journeys as part of the council’s major expansion of School Streets.
Upgraded online parking permit platform designed with residents goes live
An upgraded parking permit platform has launched with improved design, making it easier to navigate and is more accessible for residents.
Haringey community comes together for unique celebration of culture
Over 500 people from across Haringey came together at Alexandra Palace on Sunday for the Haringey Feast, a unique event celebrating culture and creativity in the borough.
Haringey’s looked-after young people shine bright at 2023 Education Achievement Awards
Hundreds of looked-after children in the borough were deservedly recognised for their achievements in the classroom – and contributions to their communities – at the 2023 Haringey Education Achieve
Outdoor Classroom Day at Risley Avenue Primary School with Trees for Cities
Risley Avenue Primary School pupils recently got to learn about leaves and nature, greenify their playgrounds and help improve air quality as part of an 'Outdoor Classroom Day' with Trees for Citie
Feast of creativity comes to Alexandra Palace
Beharrell and Everett appointed Haringey Quality Review Panel co-chairs
The scrutiny of important new buildings and public spaces here in Haringey will continue to meet the very highest standards after two independent experts were appointed new co-chairs of the local a
Update: Highgate Library
Highgate Library is to reopen in early 2024, when residents can look forward to improved and more accessible library facilities in the west of the borough.
Residents urged to report stolen and fraudulently used Blue Badges
A new anti-fraud phone number has been launched to help reduce the number of stolen Blue Badges being fraudulently used or sold in Haringey.
Community Carbon Fund open for applications
Community groups and residents who want to help the borough tackle the escalating threat of climate change are invited to bid for funds of up to £50,000 to support their carbon-cutting projects.
Haringey will remember them
The Haringey community came together to pay their respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice at the Wood Green war memorial on Remembrance Sunday (12 November 2023) yesterday.
Haringey stands together against Islamophobia and antisemitism
We know that many residents have been deeply affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as well as reports of rising antisemitism and Islamophobia in the UK.
Update: Tottenham Green Pools and Fitness
Retrofit of council homes takes huge step forward
A pioneering project that will transform the lives of vulnerable families in Haringey by making 15,000 council homes warmer and cheaper to run has taken a huge step forward with agreement to launch
Haringey secures over 40 new council homes
Haringey’s ambitious house-building programme to deliver 3000 council homes by 2031 has moved another step closer after the council approved the acquisition of 46 new homes.
Help fill our streets with trees
Residents can help build a greener Haringey by sponsoring a tree in a street or park of their choice.
School Street makes journeys safer and healthier to Highgate Junior
Another School Street will be made permanent, creating safer and healthier journeys to school for children at Highgate Junior for years to come.
Enjoy Bonfire Night
Haringey Council would like to wish everyone in the borough a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night.
Council continues to support communities during Israel-Gaza conflict
Over £6,500 of illegal tobacco and cigarettes seized in Haringey
Detection dogs, Dipper and Sky paid a visit to local businesses to uncover and eliminate the illegal tobacco products being sold to the community.
Spotlight on care leavers for National Care Leavers Week
National Care Leavers Week gives our incredible young people who have been in care the chance to raise awareness of the challenges they have faced, but at the same time show the amazing success the
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