London council declares 'funding emergency' as it applies for 37million in Government bailout cashHaringey Council declares a funding emergency, seeking £37million support due to rising costs and population demands.
Outcry over treble in prices leads to U-turn over parking permitsCouncils must prioritize community feedback when proposing policy changes, as seen in Haringey's decision to retain daily visitor parking permits.
Council leader confident it will get 37m support described as 'pay day loan'Haringey Council is experiencing a significant funding emergency due to increasing demand and budget constraints, impacting residents' services.
London council declares 'funding emergency' as it applies for 37million in Government bailout cashHaringey Council declares a funding emergency, seeking £37million support due to rising costs and population demands.
Outcry over treble in prices leads to U-turn over parking permitsCouncils must prioritize community feedback when proposing policy changes, as seen in Haringey's decision to retain daily visitor parking permits.
Council leader confident it will get 37m support described as 'pay day loan'Haringey Council is experiencing a significant funding emergency due to increasing demand and budget constraints, impacting residents' services.
'We are not badly-run, but we have such high demand we can't balance the budget'Haringey Council seeks £37 million in government support to manage a budget gap for 2025/26, primarily driven by soaring social care demands.
'Have your say on 18m cuts to balance budget at Haringey Council'Haringey will face financial challenges in 2025 but remains committed to protecting essential services and finding additional savings.
'We are not badly-run, but we have such high demand we can't balance the budget'Haringey Council seeks £37 million in government support to manage a budget gap for 2025/26, primarily driven by soaring social care demands.
'Have your say on 18m cuts to balance budget at Haringey Council'Haringey will face financial challenges in 2025 but remains committed to protecting essential services and finding additional savings.
Historic town hall may have been sold - but nobody is saying anythingHornsey Town Hall development sold to Hong Kong investor Calvin Choi by Far East Consortium.
Petition launched to stop bid to cut library opening hoursCampaigners oppose cuts to Alexandra Park Library, emphasizing its importance to the community, particularly for families.
Everything you need to know about bin collections in Haringey in 2025Haringey Council has outlined its waste collection strategy for 2025, emphasizing correct recycling to reduce contamination.
Petition launched to stop bid to cut library opening hoursCampaigners oppose cuts to Alexandra Park Library, emphasizing its importance to the community, particularly for families.
Everything you need to know about bin collections in Haringey in 2025Haringey Council has outlined its waste collection strategy for 2025, emphasizing correct recycling to reduce contamination.
Fines of up to 1,000 for urinating in public or riding on the pavementThe new public spaces protection order in Haringey could disproportionately affect homeless individuals while imposing strict penalties for public urination and fireworks.
Young families to be given priority for social housing in shake-upHaringey Council is reforming its housing allocation policy to prioritize families and individuals in greatest need amidst a worsening housing crisis.
Fines of up to 1,000 for urinating in public or riding on the pavementThe new public spaces protection order in Haringey could disproportionately affect homeless individuals while imposing strict penalties for public urination and fireworks.
Young families to be given priority for social housing in shake-upHaringey Council is reforming its housing allocation policy to prioritize families and individuals in greatest need amidst a worsening housing crisis.
Borough pays tribute as Haringey's first Black female Mayor laid to restErline Prescott was the first Black female Mayor of Haringey Council, known for her advocacy and community support.
More than 50 parking spaces could be axed for new cycle routeThe proposed cycle lane in Tottenham Lane aims to improve cycling safety by creating protected routes despite removing over 50 parking spaces.
Council celebrates 700 homes milestone in housing programmeHaringey Council has completed over 700 new homes and aims for 3,000 by 2031, focusing on affordable housing.
More than 50 parking spaces could be axed for new cycle routeThe proposed cycle lane in Tottenham Lane aims to improve cycling safety by creating protected routes despite removing over 50 parking spaces.
Council celebrates 700 homes milestone in housing programmeHaringey Council has completed over 700 new homes and aims for 3,000 by 2031, focusing on affordable housing.
North London couple fined after using father-in-law's Blue Badge for parking as they watched TottenhamA couple misused a relative's Blue Badge and faced criminal charges and fines for fraudulently avoiding parking fees.Haringey council emphasizes stringent actions against Blue Badge misuse to protect genuine users' rights.
from www.hamhigh.co.uk1 month ago'Haringey Council is on the brink of bankruptcy'Haringey Council faces severe financial instability, with a reported budget shortfall of $32 million and an additional $35 million deficit.The council's reserves have become unsustainable, and reliance on them for future balance is not feasible.
Compromise struck on library opening hours cuts to avoid discriminationHaringey Council is reducing library hours to save £675,000 while aiming to minimize impacts on vulnerable communities.
Haringey Council slashing opening days for libraries in latest bid to cut costsHaringey Council aims to save £675,000 by reducing library hours, considering community needs and protected characteristics.
Compromise struck on library opening hours cuts to avoid discriminationHaringey Council is reducing library hours to save £675,000 while aiming to minimize impacts on vulnerable communities.
Haringey Council slashing opening days for libraries in latest bid to cut costsHaringey Council aims to save £675,000 by reducing library hours, considering community needs and protected characteristics.
Three low traffic neighbourhoods in Haringey made permanentPermanent low traffic neighbourhoods in Haringey aim to enhance safety for walking and cycling while reducing traffic in residential areas.
Crackdown on flytipping and littering sees huge fine hikesHaringey Council has significantly increased fines for waste dumping in response to community demand for stricter action.
The London borough where flytipping fines have just gone up by 150Haringey Council increases fines for fly-tipping and littering to address community concerns about waste and improve cleanliness.
Crackdown on flytipping and littering sees huge fine hikesHaringey Council has significantly increased fines for waste dumping in response to community demand for stricter action.
The London borough where flytipping fines have just gone up by 150Haringey Council increases fines for fly-tipping and littering to address community concerns about waste and improve cleanliness.
Mother forced to live in one room with three kids for two yearsShamilah Edwards has lived in emergency accommodation with her children for over two years, facing a lack of housing options from Haringey Council.
Family with autistic children to get nearly 5,000 after Haringey Council put them in B&BHaringey Council ordered to pay family following failure in providing suitable temporary accommodationThe council placed the family in a B&B for four months due to a shortage of available housing at the time.
Mother forced to live in one room with three kids for two yearsShamilah Edwards has lived in emergency accommodation with her children for over two years, facing a lack of housing options from Haringey Council.
Family with autistic children to get nearly 5,000 after Haringey Council put them in B&BHaringey Council ordered to pay family following failure in providing suitable temporary accommodationThe council placed the family in a B&B for four months due to a shortage of available housing at the time.
Thousands sign petition to stop plans that could treble cost of visitor parkingProposed changes to visitor parking permits could significantly increase costs for households, sparking strong opposition from the community.
Leaseholders to be refunded 130K after being wrongly chargedHaringey Council needs to overhaul its leaseholder billing processes after admitting to improperly charging leaseholders, resulting in refunds totaling over £132,000.
Arrests after people banned from stairwells of estate plagued by crimeHaringey Council's temporary closure orders have effectively reduced anti-social behaviour in communal areas after a successful three-month trial at Cordell House.
Bar linked to gun report and sex trafficking claims in late licence bidQ Vibes faced objections for a premises license due to a history of criminal incidents and failures in crime reporting by the owner.
from www.hamhigh.co.uk3 months agoHousing repair staff on strike after 'no pay rise in 10 years'Haringey Council housing workers strike after 10 years without a pay rise amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Couple say home blighted by council-house bed bugsA couple in north London faces a bed bug infestation originating from a neighboring social housing property, despite repeated treatments.
Council 'waiting for me to die before fixing floor'Haringey Council's response to a resident's dangerous housing conditions raises concerns about neglect and quality of life.
Couple say home blighted by council-house bed bugsA couple in north London faces a bed bug infestation originating from a neighboring social housing property, despite repeated treatments.
Council 'waiting for me to die before fixing floor'Haringey Council's response to a resident's dangerous housing conditions raises concerns about neglect and quality of life.
Developer under pressure over 'lack of information' on arts centre delayThe developer is committed to delivering an arts centre at Hornsey Town Hall after community pressure and concerns over delays.
Three leisure centres back under council control after pool closuresHaringey Council has regained control of three leisure centres amid previous operational failures, promising improvements and refurbishments moving forward.
Three leisure centres to shut for six days ahead of major changesThree Haringey leisure centres will close for refurbishment and be managed by the council, aiming to improve local fitness facilities.
Three leisure centres back under council control after pool closuresHaringey Council has regained control of three leisure centres amid previous operational failures, promising improvements and refurbishments moving forward.
Three leisure centres to shut for six days ahead of major changesThree Haringey leisure centres will close for refurbishment and be managed by the council, aiming to improve local fitness facilities.
Haringey Council set to blow budget by 20m - mostly due to costs of adult and children's social careHaringey Council is projected to face a £20 million budget deficit due to increased social care costs and government underfunding over the past decade.
'Give bailiffs the ban, before they rob your nan'Protestors in Haringey demand an end to bailiff usage for council tax debts, advocating for more compassionate collection methods.
Council accused of trying to triple parking feesResidents accuse Haringey Council of tripling visitor parking costs without transparent consultation.
Spurs allowed to double non-match stadium eventsHaringey Council approves doubling of major non-football events at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
1m to fix Raac problems at school hit by crumbling concreteAlmost 1 million awarded to fix crumbling concrete at Hornsey School for Girls.
'Dangerous' roundabout to be replaced with traffic lightsThe roundabout joining Tottenham Lane and Ferme Park Road deemed dangerous will be replaced with traffic lightsCouncil secured 200,000 to improve safety based on residents' concerns and survey results.
North London landlord fined 220,000 for illegally converting home into six flatsLandlord fined over 220,000 for illegal conversion of home into six flats in HaringeyHaringey Council taking strong action against disreputable landlords flouting planning laws