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Minutes:
1. The Mayor reported with regret the death of Lord Andrew McIntosh who passed away on 27th August. The Mayor commented that Lord McIntosh had been a Councillor for the former borough of Hornsey and joined the newly created Haringey Council in 1964. He served as a Councillor for Turnpike Ward from 1964 until 1968.
Councillors Meehan and Kober spoke in remembrance of Lord Andrew McIntosh.
The Council stood for 1 minute’s silence in memory of Lord McIntosh.
2. The Mayor congratulated all of the winners of the London in Bloom Awards announced in September, and reported that Haringey Council had improved on last year and was awarded a Silver Gilt for Albert Road Rec, a Silver for Finsbury Park and a Silver for Bruce Castle Park. On behalf of the Council the Mayor thanked all the staff in Parks department for their hard work.
3. The Mayor commented that he was delighted to announce that Haringey Council’s sports development officer Lucy Pierce had been awarded the North London Partner of the Year by the London Football Association. The Mayor reported that the Award was well deserved and Lucy had provided invaluable help and support to clubs in Haringey.
4. The Mayor also gave congratulations to Era Varellas - the Contract & Catering Manager of Haringey Community Meals Service who had scooped a national accolade. Era had been awarded honorary membership of the National Association of Care Catering, the organisation which represented professionals providing catering to the care industry.