Issue - meetings

1.      The Mayor sadly reported the death of Adelaide Tambo, Freeman of the Borough, and widow of former African National Congress President Oliver Tambo, who passed away at her home in Johannesburg last Wednesday at the age of 77.

The Mayor on behalf of the Council extended her deepest sympathy to the family Mrs Tambo.

Councillors Meehan, Lister and Hoban spoke paying tribute to Mrs Tambo.

The meeting observed one minute silence as a mark of respect.

2.      The Mayor congratulated the young people of the borough who attended the Speak Out Challenge at Greig City Academy on 18^th January 2007. The Mayor stated that she was very impressed with the standard of public speaking and that all schools that took part should be praised for their efforts. The Mayor on behalf of the Council said ‘well done’ to all the schools that entered.

3.      The Mayor, in continuing the theme of young people – stated that Councillor Liz Santry and herself had been delighted to welcome the pupils from Noel Park Primary school on 30 January 2007.  Both enjoyed meeting the newly elected council members for the School and answering their many interesting questions about Haringey Council.

4.      The Mayor also commented on the formation of the Haringey Youth Forum which represented young people from across the spectrum of secondary schools and youth organisation in the borough.  On behalf of the Council the Mayor passed on the Council’s very good wishes for their success.

5.      The Mayor passed on her thanks to all those who attended the ceremonies to mark the Holocaust Memorial Day particularly at Bruce Castle Park on Sunday 28^th January 2007.

6.      The Mayor congratulated Cllr Lorna Reith, who had been appointed Deputy Chair of London Travel Watch, previously known as the London Transport Users Committee, which is the official watchdog organisation representing the interests of transport users in the capital.  The Mayor also congratulated Councillor Engert on her appointment to London Travel Watch.

7.      The Mayor concluded that for those who had made new years’ resolutions to keep fit she recommended the Valentine Dance on 10^th February at the Goan Community Centre.  More details would be on Harinet. There would also be a Comedy Night at the Kings Head in Crouch End on 13^th February – all proceeds from these events would go to the Mayor’s Special Fund.

8.      The Leader of the Council placed on record the Council’s thanks to Andrew Travers, Director of Corporate Resources, who was leaving the Council’s employment to take up a post with the London Development Agency. The Mayor, Councillor Rahman Khan and Councillor Adje also placed their thanks and best wishes on record.