The Cabinet Member Signing meeting on Tuesday 5th May 2026 is scheduled to consider proposals for the direct award of a voids works contract and the acquisition of new council homes. The meeting will also address the exclusion of the press and public for certain agenda items.

Direct Award for Voids Works to HCBS and PSL Properties

A report is scheduled for discussion regarding the direct award of a voids contract for a period not exceeding 18 months. This contract would involve carrying out voids works to properties managed by the Haringey Community Benefits Society (HCBS) and those under Private Sector Leased (PSL) arrangements. The report outlines that this is considered the most time and cost-efficient method for procuring a contractor, with further financial details to be presented in an exempt report. The proposed contract is intended to help return properties to a lettable standard quickly, addressing pressures on temporary accommodation and supporting the council's commitment to providing high-quality, affordable homes. The works are expected to contribute to the Corporate Delivery Plan by ensuring well-maintained accommodation and reducing expenditure on expensive private rented sector housing. Additionally, the contract includes requirements for enhancing energy efficiency and water consumption within the properties, aligning with the council's response to the climate change emergency. The recommended contractor has also committed to providing social value through apprenticeships and the use of local supply chains.

Acquisition of Council Homes at 76 Mayes Road

The meeting is also set to consider the acquisition of 21 newly constructed council homes located at the Former Petrol Filling Station, 76 Mayes Road, Wood Green, N22 6SY. These homes form part of a larger redevelopment by Weston Homes, which has created 83 homes and six commercial units. The acquisition is intended to help the council meet its pledge to build 3,000 council homes by 2031, as outlined in its A New Housing Strategy for Haringey 2024-29 . The report indicates that these homes will provide secure, affordable housing for Haringey households on the housing register, which currently has over 13,000 households. The acquisition aligns with the council's established programme to increase the supply of modern, sustainable homes, reduce reliance on temporary accommodation, and deliver General Fund cost savings. The homes are described as being completed to a high standard, exceeding the council's usual specification for affordable homes, and are well-located within the Wood Green town centre. The report also details the proposed use of grant funding from the GLA's Council Housing Acquisition Programme and Right to Buy receipts or General Fund to part-fund the acquisition.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

The agenda indicates that items 9 and 10 are likely to be subject to a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting. This is because these items contain exempt information, specifically relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person, including the authority itself. These exempt items correspond to the Direct Award for Voids Works to HCBS and PSL Properties and the Acquisition of Council Homes at 76 Mayes Road respectively, suggesting that detailed financial or commercial information pertaining to these matters will be discussed in private.