Lib Dem Budget Amendments Voted Down
Liberal Democrat plans to target more funding at the borough’s covid-ravaged high streets and cultural offerings through a “Community and Cultural Transformation Fund” were unanimously voted down by Labour councillors at last night's Budget Full Council.
Read moreHaringey Labour misses Housing Target … Again
Haringey has had its planning powers curbed after failing to hit its housing target - despite the goal having been reduced due to the pandemic. The Council only managed to build 60% of the required homes over the three year measuring period.
Read moreReform demanded after child abuse failures
Haringey has once again found itself in the middle of controversy around its children's services, as a coroner, Mary Hassell, gave her verdict on the death of two month old Lily-Mai Saint George in 2018.
Read moreFund the Community not the Council say Lib Dems as Labour prioritise £12 million vanity project
Labour's plans to redevelop the Civic Centre in Wood Green should be scrapped and the funding diverted to help communities recover and rebuild after COVID-19, Liberal Democrats have said today.
Read moreTennis courts to stay free following Lib Dem campaign
Charges will not be introduced for Haringey Council’s tennis courts following a successful campaign by Haringey Lib Dem councillors.
Read moreBackbench councillors press pause on doors and windows change ban
The push to preserve Council leaseholders' right to change the doors and windows in their own properties took a big step forward last night. Following a ‘call-in’ by Liberal Democrat councillors, a meeting of Haringey Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) has recommended that the policy change be halted pending an intensive review of Homes for Haringey’s ability to conduct the work safely.
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