To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders.
Minutes:
A deputation was received from Dan Jones representing residents in Bounds Green relating to Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Spending Round 2.
The deputee introduced their deputation.
It was highlighted by the deputee that there were concerns regarding the proposals for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) in Bounds Green and Woodside, particularly on Myddleton Road. It was explained that there had been plans put forward to implement improvements to Finsbury Gardens and a Myddleton Road parklet. However, it was stressed that these had not been put forward in favour of proposing implementation of improvements to the Haringey Civic Centre. He raised concerns regarding the utilisation of funding on the Haringey Civic Centre.
The deputee asked what the justification was for the utilisation of funding into Civic Centre, while not funding other community projects. It was additionally suggested that, as it was viewed by the deputee that the proposed Civic Centre improvements were in breach of NCIL governance, that this be paused. It was also asked that the Cabinet commit NCIL funding to Finsbury Gardens to become a community project
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, and Deputy Leader of the Council provided a response to the deputation.
Dan Jones representing residents in Bounds Green introduced his deputation.
He highlighted concerns regarding the proposals for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) in Bounds Green and Woodside, particularly on Myddleton Road. It was explained that there had been plans put forward to implement improvements to Finsbury Gardens and a Myddleton Road parklet. However, it was stressed that these had not been put forward in favour of proposing implementation of improvements to the Haringey Civic Centre. He raised concerns regarding the utilisation of funding on the Haringey Civic Centre.
The deputee asked what the justification was for the utilisation of funding into Civic Centre, while not funding other community projects. It was additionally suggested that, as it was viewed by the deputee that the proposed Civic Centre improvements were in breach of NCIL governance, that this be paused. It was also asked that the Cabinet commit NCIL funding to Finsbury Gardens to become a community project
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, and Deputy Leader of the Council provided a response to the deputation.
It was outlined that the consultation, which had been carried out via the Commonplace survey, had received responses from more than 2,700 people and generated over 500 project suggestions, with an approximate total value exceeding £20 million. In this second phase of NCIL distribution, £1.7m was available to allocate across nine funding areas, two of which had Neighbourhood Forums. It was stressed that, as a result, difficult decisions had to be made.
It was explained that a sum of £6,500 was allocated in each of the 21 wards for a mural to serve as a permanent legacy of the year?long programme of events. It was additionally explained that £32,560 allocated for a communal garden project in Woodside, which had been shaped through engagement activity.
The Cabinet Member stressed that the majority of the allocation was directed toward improvements in Finsbury Gardens. It was highlighted that the refurbishment was to be designed with input from the local community.
The Cabinet Member emphasised that the consultation was not disregarded, and was central to informing the assessment process, highlighting community priorities, and shaped the longlist of proposals.
It was explained that the Council welcomed continued engagement and intended to work with residents to develop future proposals that were achievable and aligned with local priorities.
RESOLVED:
To allow the item linked to the deputation to be heard, it was agreed to amend the agenda order to take Item 18 next.