Talented young musicians from across Haringey borough delivered a spectacular concert at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall this week, marking the return of the celebrated Haringey Schools Music Festival. The prestigious venue resonated with diverse performances from local primary, secondary and alternative provision schools, alongside the borough’s accomplished Haringey Young Musicians ensembles. Among the standout […]
Haringey Council Expands Environmental Enforcement Team to Combat Waste Issues
Haringey Council is strengthening its environmental enforcement capabilities in direct response to residents’ demands for cleaner streets, officials announced today. The expansion will add 15 new environmental enforcement officers to the borough’s existing team, with deployment planned across all areas of Haringey. These officers will have authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for various offenses […]
New £3.4m Family Hub Opens in Wood Green to Support Local Families
A new Family Hub offering comprehensive support services for local families has opened in Wood Green, completing Haringey Council’s ambitious £3.4 million programme to establish four such centres across the borough. Located at the Rising Green Youth Hub on Wood Green High Road, the centre will serve as the final piece in the council’s strategy […]
Haringey Council Announces £1.5m Investment in Tottenham Parks
Eight parks in Tottenham are set to receive major improvements as part of a £1.5 million investment announced by Haringey Council. The significant funding boost will enhance facilities across several parks and recreation grounds in the east of the borough. Bruce Castle Park, Downhills Park, and Lordship Recreation Ground will each receive over £250,000 in […]
AI Cameras Catch High-Rise Fly-Tippers in North London Estate
Haringey Council has deployed advanced AI-powered cameras to combat the dangerous practice of residents throwing rubbish from tower block windows, with three £1,000 fines already issued since the technology’s introduction. The motion-sensitive cameras, first installed on the Broadwater Farm estate in November, have captured 11 incidents of aerial fly-tipping, with items being thrown from heights […]
Haringey Secures £937k for School Holiday Programme to Support Local Families
Thousands of Haringey children will benefit from free holiday activities and meals throughout 2025, as the council secures nearly £1 million in government funding for its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The £937,710 grant will provide free holiday camp places and family outings for children eligible for free school meals during Easter, Summer and […]
Haringey Libraries Launch Packed Programme for LGBTQ+ History Month
Haringey Council has announced an extensive programme of LGBTQ+ History Month events across its libraries and cultural venues this February, featuring everything from film screenings to historical walking tours. Hornsey Library takes center stage with weekly film screenings throughout February, including advance showings of anticipated releases like “All of Us Strangers” and “Love Lies Bleeding.” […]
London Council Leads National Fight Against Gambling Advertising
Haringey Council has become the first local authority in Britain to demand a national ban on gambling advertising, joining forces with the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA) in a landmark move to combat gambling-related harm. The North London borough, where an estimated 8,000 residents suffer from gambling-related problems, is pushing for stricter controls on […]
Local Community Unites at Spurs Stadium to Mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosted a poignant Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, bringing together Haringey’s diverse community to remember victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. The civic ceremony, which drew attendees from across the borough’s multi-faith communities, featured powerful speeches from local leaders and included special musical performances by students. Spurs ambassador Gary Mabbutt […]
Major Police and Council Action Day Announced as Crime Rates Fall in North London
Residents of Northumberland Park and Bruce Castle will have direct access to police and council officials during a comprehensive Day of Action on January 29, following significant success in reducing local crime rates. The initiative comes as the area’s “Clear, Hold, Build” program moves into its second phase, having achieved a remarkable 14% reduction in […]