Issue - meetings

The Chief Executive outlined the procedure for the third occasion where the Council had a Haringey Debate.

The Mayor gave an introduction of the debate on Carers in Haringey, which had been chosen as her Charity in 2011/12, highlighting the tremendous and often un-noticed work of carers, their difficulties in attempting to lead a normal life in tandem to caring for their loved one – albeit immediate or extended family member/relative, and also the work of the Council in tandem with support agencies in assisting carers.

The Mayor introduced 2 individual carers - Angeli Cordice & Colin Foster, and Nick Bishop – Mental Health Carers Support Association, and Faiza Rizvi BME Carers Support Service. 

Ms Cordice, and Mr Foster addressed the meeting and advised of their individual experiences as Carers. Following their personal addresses and questions from Members and responses, the Mayor thanked both for their addresses and they received a round of applause.

Ms Rizvi advised the meeting of the two carers organisations operating in the Borough.

Following the address and questions from Members and responses, the Mayor thanked Ms Rizvi for her address and she received a round of applause.

The Mayor then thanked all of the speakers and advised that they were welcome to go to the Public Gallery above the Chamber and listen to the debate.

Following this the Mayor announced that there would be 45 minutes for debating, with a maximum of 3 minutes speaking time for each speaker.

A 45 minute debate then took place.

At the conclusion of the debate, the Mayor invited Councillor Dogus to respond.

The Mayor thanked members for their participation.