The Haringey Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including financial reports, strategies for waste management, electric vehicle infrastructure, and community safety, as well as specific projects related to housing and cultural development.

The meeting was scheduled to cover the following topics:

• North London Joint Waste Strategy 2025-2040 The Cabinet was asked to approve the draft North London Joint Waste Strategy 2025 - 2040 NLJWS report (JWS), a collaborative effort between the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and seven north London boroughs. The 15-year plan aims to shift north London towards a low-waste, circular economy. The vision of the strategy is to manage waste according to the waste hierarchy, prioritising waste reduction, reuse, repair, and recycling. The report highlights that the strategy is a requirement under the Waste and Emissions Act 2003. The strategy outlines four key priorities:

  • Supporting waste reduction through prevention, repair, and reuse.
  • Improving and maximising recycling efforts.
  • Reducing the environmental impact of waste disposal.
  • Delivering collaborative, community-focused services. The Cabinet was also asked to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Environment and Resident Experience to make minor changes to the strategy.

• Kerbside Strategy and Electric Vehicle Strategy The Cabinet was asked to approve the draft Kerbside Strategy and Electric Vehicle Strategy for public consultation. The Kerbside Strategy aims to transform kerbside spaces into multifunctional areas, addressing transport emissions, pollution, and road safety, while promoting sustainable travel. The strategy is built around five priorities:

  • Inclusivity, creating places for people and supporting local businesses
  • Prioritising accessible and active travel
  • Supporting efficient bus operations
  • Supporting a less congested and safer road network
  • Being clean, green, and resilient to climate change The Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to enhance the Council's electric vehicle charging infrastructure, supporting the transition to electric vehicles and aligning with the government's ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The Cabinet was also asked to delegate the decision to adopt the final strategies to the Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment and Transport and the Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Tackling Inequality.

• Approval to Tender for the Construction of Selby Urban Village The Cabinet was asked to approve the commencement of a tendering process for a main contractor to construct Phase One and Phase Two of the Selby Urban Village Cabinet Report for Approval to Tender FINAL project. The Selby Urban Village (SUV) project involves the development of 202 new Council homes, a commercial unit, a community building, and improved park and sports facilities on the Selby Centre site and Bull Lane playing fields. Phase One delivers a new community building, changing rooms, improved park and sports pitches. Phase Two delivers 202 new Council homes and a small commercial unit of 112 sqm. The Cabinet was also asked to approve receipt of a capital grant from the Football Foundation towards the scheme.

• Noel Park Project The Cabinet was asked to approve a variation of the contract with Equans Regeneration Ltd by increasing the Noel Park project budget from £21.46m to £32.2m, an increase of £10.7m. The Noel Park Project involves essential Health & Safety and Decent Homes works to properties within Noel Park. The Cabinet was also asked to approve an increase in the professional fees budget from £847,000 to £1,270,500, an increase of £423,500.

• London Borough of Culture 2027 Delivery Arrangements: Creation of a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee The Cabinet was asked to approve the implementation of an alternative delivery arrangement, in the form of a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, for the delivery of the London Borough of Culture 2027 programme for Haringey. The LBOC Charity report states that the CCLG, founded solely by LBH, will have independent operational systems, which can be more inclusive, agile and responsive to the immediate needs of the programme. The Cabinet was also asked to approve the Council as the sole and founding Member of the Charity, and approve the adoption of the Articles of Association for the Charity and the Master Collaboration Agreement between the Council and the Charity.

• Review of the Direct Labour Organisation Repairs and Voids Delivery Model The Cabinet was asked to approve an options appraisal on the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) of Haringey's Repairs & Voids Service and consider alternative delivery model options. The Review of the Direct Labour Organisation Repairs and Voids delivery model report states that the review identified that for the repairs service there are high costs compared to the wider industry and comparably low productivity.

• Extension to Street Lighting Term Contract The Cabinet was asked to approve the extension of the existing Street Lighting Term Maintenance Contract awarded to Marlborough Highways Ltd for the maintenance of the Council's Street lighting assets for a period from 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2027. The Extension to Street Lighting Contract report states that the extension to the contract value is estimated to be up to and around a total value of £2.8m over this period.

• 2024/25 Provisional Financial Outturn The Cabinet was asked to note the provisional revenue and capital outturn for 2024/25, approve capital carry forwards, approve transfers to/from reserves, approve budget transfers, and note debt write-offs approved by officers. The Provisional 204-25 Outturn Cabinet ver1.0 report also asked the Cabinet to approve the re-instatement of fees for Haringey Learns adult learning service in line with the policy for academic year 2025/26.

• Draft 2026-27 Budget and 2026-2031 Medium Term Financial Strategy Report The Cabinet was asked to note the Council's current financial position, the agreed pressures for 2026/27, the agreed revenue savings proposals, the risks and uncertainties, and the timetable for the 2026/27 budget process. The 15 July 25 Cabinet_2026.27 Budget and 2026.31 MTFS report also asked the Cabinet to note the new Capital Delivery Governance Framework.

• Matters Referred to Cabinet by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee The Cabinet was asked to consider the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the One off Scrutiny Review of Community Safety, and agree the responses to the recommendations.

• Minutes of Other Bodies The Cabinet was asked to note the minutes of the Cabinet Member Signing meetings held on 29 May 2025 and 10 June 2025.

Please note that this summary is based solely on the provided agenda and reports pack, and does not reflect any discussions, decisions, or outcomes that may have occurred during the actual meeting.