Decision details

1.      The Mayor advised that former Mayor and Councillor Daisy Cunningham died at home on 18^th October.  Daisy Cunningham was a Councillor for over 10 years serving in Seven Sisters and Coleraine Ward.  She attended the 40^th Anniversary celebration in April 2005, and was reunited with many of her former colleagues and friends, who remembered her with great affection.

The Council meeting observed one minute’s silence in memory of the former Mayor and Councillor Daisy Cunningham.

2.      The Mayor was delighted to inform Council that Councillor Brian Haley had been awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management. 

This was in recognition of Councillor Haley’s interest and involvement in matters relating to the protection of the environment and in particular the waste management industry.  The Mayor passed on the Council’s congratulations to Councillor Haley on this unique honour.

3.      The Mayor thanked all those who attended the Remembrance Sunday Services which took place on Sunday 13 November 2005 in Wood Green, Hornsey, Tottenham and Alexandra Park Road.  The mayor commented that it had been particularly heartening to see so many young people joining in the act of Remembrance. 

4.      The Mayor reminded members that tickets were now on sale for the Fundraising Karaoke Evening on 2 December at New River Sports Centre.  The Mayor advised that Councillor Gideon Bull would be hosting the event in aid of Prostate Cancer, and urged all members to support this event.

5.      On behalf of the Council and the people of Haringey the Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to the out-going Borough Police Commander Steve Bloomfield for his dedication and services to this borough.

The Mayor wished Ch. Supt. Bloomfield all the best for the future and hope that he will remember us in his new posting at Scotland Yard.

The Leader also commented on the close working relationship that Ch. Supt. Bloomfield had had with the Borough and the work that he had been involved in to combat crime and promote safer neighbourhoods.  The Leader commented that as a result of successful implementation of the safer neighbourhood work within Haringey the Commissioner had recalled Ch. Supt. Bloomfield to New Scotland Yard in order to promote this success across London and that Ch. Supt. Bloomfield should be applauded for his efforts in ensuring the successful outcome of the initiative.