Issue - meetings

James Nightingale, from the Muswell Hill Low-carbon-zone project team, provided an update on the project. It was noted that solar panels are up and running on the roof of Marks and Spencer and that they are community owned, with profits reinvested into community projects. Fortismere, Rhodes Avenue and Alexandra Park schools have also set up solar panels as part of the project and have complimented this with a programme of environmental education for students. The Living Ark at Muswell Hill primary school is close to completion and will provide a zero carbon teaching space for students. A public launch is anticipated to take place in November. 20 cycle hoops have been placed on lamp posts in Muswell Hill and Crouch End as a result of feedback from the public – officers would welcome further feedback from residents. The Energy Retrofit Subsidy Scheme, beginning this autumn, was also highlighted and will provide lots of offers for residents to help them make their homes more energy efficient. The 100 Homes project is underway, enabling residents who live near to the Low-carbon-zone to get involved.

A volunteer coordinator for the project is now in place and officers continue to look for further volunteers to get involved go to: www.haringey.gov.uk/lcz-volunteers for more information.