Agenda item

1.Cllr Buxton to Cllr Arkell

The Council has announced a £1.5m investment in eight parks across the Borough. Can the Cabinet Member share where these funds will be distributed and what improvements are due to take place? 

2.Cllr Connor to Cllr das Neves

The Care Quality Commission recently inspected the council, handing Haringey a grade of ‘Requires Improvement’, rating only 2 out 9 areas inspected as ‘Good’. Meanwhile, Camden’s inspection delivered a verdict of ‘Outstanding’. What can we learn from the structures Camden has put in place to support their residents?

3.Cllr Elliott to Cllr Ruth Gordon

Haringey is arguably the fastest growing events hotspot in London. Can the Cabinet Member share the event agenda for this summer and explain how this will benefit the local economy?

4.Cllr Cawley-Harrison to Cllr Ahmet

Nearly a decade ago, Haringey sold off Hornsey Town Hall to Far East Consortium. Last month, FEC sold on the building to the Cayman Islands-based AMTD Group, without having yet completed the community spaces they were supposed to be creating, and ahead of Practical Completion which I believe is against the terms of their lease. They also appear to have split the head lease into the sale of two leases - one for the community space and another for the hotel, also potentially a breach of the lease. Given that the community spaces have not yet been built, is the council considering its legal position?

5.Cllr  Ali to Cllr Arkell

Following the decision last year to bring our leisure centres back in house, the council is investing in an extensive programme of repairs and improvements. Can the Cabinet Member provide an update on this and outline how this investment will improve our facilities?

6.Cllr Barnes to Cllr Williams

A recent Uswitch report revealed that Haringey tops the league table for the most complained about LA in the country when it comes to damp and mould. Turning this stain on the council’s record around has supposedly been a priority for nearly two years now, so why is nothing improving for our residents?

7.Cllr Moyeed to Cllr Carlin

The council recently announced a budget that made significant investments in our residents and communities, despite a huge reduction in our core funding over the past 14 years. Can the Cabinet Member explain how the council has engaged with government on a fair funding model for local government? 

8.Cllr Mark Blake to Cllr Carlin 

Haringey Council voted to accept the Budget for 2025 to 2026 at it’s budget setting meeting on 3 March. Residents at a local meeting of the  Friends of Alexandra Park Library  have questioned:

a) Libraries: opening hours were decided on the numbers attending libraries. There appear to be inaccuracies in this data. 

b) The duty to charge leaseholders on a break-even basis appears to be inaccurate figures being used and high leasehold charges for some residents. 

c) Void levels are not being reduced at the anticipated rate resulting in increased costs than identified

In light of these concerns, will the Cabinet Member confirm that Cabinet Member colleagues will publish information responding to these issues?

9.Cllr Lawton to Cllr  Brabazon

Haringey’s schools are the pride of the Borough, with 98% rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. Can the Cabinet Member explain what investment the council has made in our SEND and alternate provision services and what outcomes this has delivered?