Agenda item

Public Question 1 to the Cabinet Member for Environment and Conservation from Dan Isebor:

Does the Council have any plans to introduce much-needed speeding restrictions on Devonshire Hill Lane and Norfolk Avenue, both residential roads, to reduce rat-running and make the lives of local residents safer and quieter?

Public Question 2 to the Cabinet Member for Environment and Conservation from Sarah Cope:

In Kirklees Council in Yorkshire, Green Party Councillors fought to introduce a free mass insulation scheme, which, as well as reducing carbon emissions, is now delivering fuel-bill savings of around £150 per year for each household.

The scheme has also stimulated the local economy, with the establishment of a new national training centre and depot in the district. It has directly helped those on low incomes who experience ‘fuel poverty’, and contributes to improved health in terms of dealing with cold-related and respiratory illnesses.

The scheme was funded in part by an energy company, as part of their Carbon Emissions Reduction Target.

Although many of houses in Haringey don't have cavity walls, it is possible to improve the level of insulation, with increased loft insulation, cladding, underfloor insulation, draught stripping and secondary/double glazing.

As part of Haringey council’s commitment to reduce the borough’s emissions by 40% by 2020, would the council look into introducing a free mass insulation scheme, funded in part by an energy company?

Public Question 3 to the Cabinet Member for Resources from Anne Gray:

How much did the Council, including the Education Service, spend on gas, electricity and water during the financial year 2008-2009  and how much is budgeted for these items in 2009-10?

Public Question 4 to the Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Safer Communities from Justin Hinchcliffe:

Will the Council take this opportunity to publicly support the Shomrim patrols carried out by members of the Orthodox Jewish Community in Seven Sisters and Stamford Hill? The Shomrim patrol scheme has around a dozen volunteers who are the eyes and ears on the ground for the police and a key ally in the fight against crime. They are also active in safety and rescue operations. What practical support and encouragement will she give to any volunteer organisation that wishes to work with the Met Police to reduce street crime and allow local residents feel safer on our streets?

Public Question 5 to the Cabinet Member for Environment and Conservation from Pamela Harding:

I would like to ask if the Council are considering dropping charges for roads wanting to hold a Big Lunch this year?  This year it will be on Sunday 18 July.
 
Last year I gather that people wanting to hold an event in their roads were charged for street closure (£60), an event licence (£21), road closure signs (£32) AND liability insurance (£50 to £100). 
 
The whole point of the event is for people to celebrate their communities by eating together and if possible to also celebrate local food growing. I would like to think that the council would want to encourage such events in Haringey.
 
 

Oral Question 1 - To the Leader of the Councilfrom Councillor Egan:

Can the Leader of the Council please provide an update on the progress of the Haringey Heartlands development and its likely completion?

Oral Question 2 – To the Cabinet Member for Environment and Conservation from Councillor Wilson:

Brighter streets are safer streets. Does the Cabinet member agree?

Oral Question 3 - To the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Wellbeing from Councillor Peacock:

Can the Cabinet Member for Adult Services please inform the Council how the Haynes day centre at the Hornsey Neighbourhood Health Centre is contributing to the Council’s aim of helping residents stay in their homes longer?

Oral Question 4 - To the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People from Councillor Engert:

Does the Cabinet member agree that Children’s centres provide a vital source of childcare family support for the most vulnerable children and parents?

Oral Question 5 –To the Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Safer Communities from Councillor Demirci:

Going into the economic downturn, research suggested that we would see a rise in robbery, motor vehicle crime and residential burglary. What has been done to prevent this in Haringey?

Oral Question 6 – To the Cabinet Member for Housing Services from Councillor Davies:

Would the Cabinet member agree that modern facilities in local residents’ homes are vital to provide a good standard of living for our Council tenants?

Oral Question 7 - To the Cabinet Member for Resources from Councillor Bull:

Can the Cabinet Member for Resources explain what the impact of a Local ‘Mansion Tax’ would be on the people of this borough?

Oral Question 8 - To the Leader of the Councilfrom Councillor Gorrie:

By May this year how much will the Council have spent on Haringey People, and publicity and marketing since May 2006?

The Mayor agreed to the admission of this item as urgent business. Under Standing Orders, notice of questions was not requested until eight clear days before the meeting, following which matters raised had to be researched and replies prepared in order to be given at the meeting.

There were 5 Public Questions, 8 oral questions from Councillors, and 24 questions for written answer.

TERMINATION OF MEETING:

The Mayor proposed that due to the hour and in accordance with Council Rules of Procedures, that written answers be given to oral questions 2 - 8.