Council News Archive - January 2024
Highgate Library set to re-open following major refurbishment works
Haringey residents will benefit from improved and more accessible library facilities in the west of the borough from 10am on Wednesday 31 January, when Highgate Library is all set for its highly-an
Have your say on the local issues that matter to you and all of us
Our first Week Of Action of 2024 began in earnest today (Monday 29 January 2024) in the Hermitage and Gardens ward, with crime and antisocial behaviour among the key issues being addressed by Harin
Week of Action to focus on Hermitage and Gardens
The latest in our series of Weeks of Action is set to get underway on Monday in Hermitage and Gardens, where crime and antisocial behaviour are among the key issues to be addressed by Haringey Coun
Pippa to the rescue! Over £20,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes seized
Measures to curb the sale of illegal tobacco and vape products across Haringey have taken another considerable step after Pippa, the vigilant detection dog, helpe
School journeys transformed for hundreds more children
Cllr Mike Hakata, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment and Transport, talks about the positive impact of the council’s School Streets programme from our newe
Celebrating excellence in education
Cllr Arkell pays visit to Highgate Library ahead of highly anticipated reopening
Our Cabinet Member for Culture, Communities and Leisure, Cllr Emily Arkell, and our Joint Assistant Director for Culture and Creativity, Kenneth Tharp CBE, have paid a visit to Highgate Library for
Post Office re-opens in Wood Green following Haringey Council campaign
Residents in Wood Green will benefit from accessible local Post Office services once again as the new branch has now opened in The Mall.
Get involved in the third Great Mental Health Day
The London borough where it all started will once again lead the capital’s Great Mental Health Day celebrations with a series of events and activities on Friday 26 January.
Hear from Yamin Choudhury and Kenneth Tharp on Haringey's thriving cultural scene
Last year, Yamin Choudhury and Kenneth Tharp joined the council as our new Assistant Directors for Culture and Creativity.
Council takes action to bring empty properties back into use
The owners of long-term empty homes in Haringey will be forced to pay double their Council Tax bill one year earlier as part of action to help tackle the housing crisis.
Residents warned of the dangers of stolen gully covers
A recent spate of gully cover thefts across the borough is potentially putting pedestrians and road users in danger.
Tottenham Green teaching pool to re-open on Tuesday
Swimmers in Tottenham have been given a boost with news that the teaching pool at Tottenham Green leisure centre is to reopen on Tuesday 16 January.
Haringey remembers former Mayor Stephen Mann
Haringey paid a fond farewell to our former Mayor Stephen Mann as his family, friends and former colleagues gathered in their numbers at an emotional and poignant funeral service today.
HAF-ing a rip-roaring time at London Zoo
Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme wrapped up for this winter with Haringey children and young people having a delightful day out with their parents at London Zoo.
School journeys transformed for hundreds more children
Hundreds more children will be enjoying safer and healthier journeys for years to come after Haringey introduced two new School Streets this week, taking its tally to an impressive 26 for the borou
Prestigious awards for ‘Any of Us’ council fostering film project
‘Any of Us’ – a powerful short film to encourage people from all backgrounds to consider becoming a foster carer for their local authority – has picked up two prestigious awards.
Haringey supports Idris Elba's 'Don't Stop Your Future' campaign
This week, the actor Idris Elba launched a new campaign "Don't Stop Your Future", calling for government action to combat knife crime affecting communities acros
Haringey children, young people and their families HAF a truly wondrous winter
Children, young people and their families from Haringey have enjoyed a fabulous and highly memorable time over Christmas and the New Year period as part of our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Pro
Leader's statement - fatal stabbing in Stroud Green
Number of secure on-street cycle storage spaces in Haringey set to double
The number of secure on-street cycle storage spaces in Haringey is set to double to more than 2,000, helping hundreds of residents without room in their own home and encouraging active travel.
Leader's New Year message
Cllr Peray Ahmet, Leader of Haringey Council, looks back at 2023 and outlines her vision for the coming months:
Leader’s statement - fatal stabbing on New Year’s Eve
Cllr Peray Ahmet, Leader of Haringey Council, has issued a statement following the fatal stabbing that took place on New Year's Eve.
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