1.Councillor Simon Clark to Councillor Johann Beckford (in his capacity as a board member at the NLWA)
North London Heat and Power Project is the cause for two of the three maximum exposure risks on the Council’s corporate risk register; representing an unacceptable risk to both the delivery of Council services and the financial sustainability of the Council. As a former neighbour of the Edmonton Eco Park, I am acutely aware of the impact the current incinerator, decade long construction project and future incinerator will have on some of the most deprived areas of North London, including Northumberland Park here in Haringey. These disruption and air quality impacts extend to a key piece of green/blue infrastructure in North and East London; The Lee Valley corridor which provides much needed green and recreational spaces for our residents and as well as being a critical and increasingly vibrant ecological corridor.
The business case and decision to proceed with this major infrastructure project was approved by the 2015 NWLA Board and its delivery overseen by successive Boards. The Government’s Green Book guidance has subsequently been updated to give greater weight to lifetime carbon emissions; recognising the fundamental flaw in the case to proceed with these incredibly dirty forms of waste disposal and energy generation. In addition to the environmental critique of this project; the technical soundness of its Case, particularly the financial and management cases is also being drawn into question. This project is now presenting a severe financial risk to the Council.
Can the NWLA Board member give us an update on the current status of the Authority’s North London Heat and Power Project, including the steps the new board have taken in reducing the financial risk to and burden on Haringey residents and taxpayers across North London?
2. Councillor Mark Groskopf to Councillor Mark Blake
The Community Security Trust has found antisemitic incidents have more than doubled since 2022. What is the Council doing to ensure Jewish residents are safe in Haringey?
3. Councillor Mike Hodges to Councillor Erin Wolson
How will you make sure that different Haringey communities are involved in the Borough of Culture?
4. Councillor Melanie Gingell to Councillor Giovanna Iozzi
Will the Cabinet Member commit to only implement schemes funded by the Better Bus Partnership with residents' consent?
5.Councillor Nelly Tackie to Councillor Ata Berk Aksit
In the context of ongoing austerity and increasing financial pressures on local authorities, community groups and grassroots organisations play a vital role in supporting residents, strengthening social cohesion and providing essential services.
Could the Cabinet Member for Communities outline what concrete actions the Council has taken so far to support and sustain grassroots community organisations, including safeguarding community spaces from closure or loss, and ensuring these valuable community assets remain accessible to residents in the face of continuing financial pressures?
6. Councillor Michael Brookes to Councillor Jo Kuper
The Wood Green Customer Service Centre recently implemented an appointments-only system requiring residents to pre-book appointments by phone or online, other than for those needing “urgent help”. From our experience, the walk-in service was previously used disproportionately by our older and vulnerable residents and those with accessibility needs.
Can the Cabinet Member outline the mitigations that have been put in place arising from the Equality Impact Assessment?
7.Councillor Marc Jenner to Councillor Giovanna Iozzi
Clean air and safe roads are two of my residents’ top priorities. Can you update them on when they can expect bus and cycle infrastructure to be put in on Green Lanes?
8. Councillor da Costa to Councillor Mark Blake
Highgate Shul wrote you a letter last month, stating, amongst other things, that they “do not accept your assurances that [they] are safe under your watch”. What concrete action have you and your administration taken to ensure that Jewish residents feel secure in Haringey?
9.Councillor Bethany Anderson to Councillor Jo Kuper
I love the Love Haringey programme, which has been very well received by residents. I'm wondering what longer term measures will be implemented to tackle litter and fly tipping, especially in the context of the need to monitor the compliance of Veolia with their outsourced contract?