Councillor Emily Arkell
Email: Emily.Arkell@haringey.gov.uk
Council: Haringey
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Annual, Full Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Park hire applications by Live Nation / Festival Republic Ltd to hire Finsbury Park for multi-event weekends, Cabinet Member Signing - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 1.00 pm
Councillor Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, approved conditional, in-principle agreement for Live Nation and Festival Republic Ltd to hire Finsbury Park for multi-event weekends annually between 2028 and 2032. The decision was made after a brief adjournment to consider late stakeholder feedback.
Acceptance of grant from the GLA for delivery of London Borough of Culture 2027, Cabinet Member Signing - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 2.00 pm
Councillor Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, approved the acceptance of a significant grant from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to fund the delivery of the London Borough of Culture 2027 and the Liberty Festival. This decision will enable Haringey to showcase its diverse cultures and heritage through a year-long programme of events.
Full Council - Monday, 16th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Full Council meeting on Monday 16 March 2026 saw the approval of the council's budget for 2026/27, which includes a 4.99% increase in council tax. The meeting also addressed the Fifteenth Annual Carbon Report, detailing progress on carbon reduction targets and outlining future strategies.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Haringey Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, approving a new Digital Inclusion Policy and Roadmap, and the draft Older People's Housing Strategy for consultation. The Cabinet also approved the award of a four-year contract for dockless e-bike services and noted the Corporate Delivery Plan Quarter 3 performance update.
Decisions from Meetings
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Under-Occupation Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
Haringey Council's Cabinet approved the Under-Occupation Policy: Moving to a Smaller Home and amendments to the Tenancy Strategy on 10 March 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Adults, Housing and Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, to make updates to the payment structure and offers to residents within existing budgets, and to make minor changes and updates to the policy wording.
Recommendations Approved
The Haringey Homelessness Strategy 2026 - 2027
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of Haringey Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve the Homelessness Strategy 2026–2027. They also noted the Homelessness Review and the outcome of the formal consultation on the Draft Homelessness Strategy. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director of Adults and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and the Director of Finance, to approve an action plan for publication.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Delivery Plan Quarter 3 2025/26 Performance Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of Haringey decided on 10/03/2026 to note progress against the Corporate Delivery Plan 2024-2026 as at the end of December 2025 and to note the publication and launch of the Local Outcomes Framework. The Cabinet approved recommendations to note the progress and the framework.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of a Digital Inclusion Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of Haringey Council approved the Digital Inclusion Policy and the proposed Enhanced Offer detailed in the Digital Inclusion Roadmap on 10 March 2026. This decision supports residents in accessing council services digitally by choice and ensures no one is excluded as services move online. The approved Enhanced Offer includes recruiting volunteer digital ambassadors, hosting a Digital Inclusion Fair, and developing a local device donation and recycling scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to tender valuation and survey services relating to the acquisitions programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of Haringey Council decided to approve the commencement of a procurement to appoint external property professionals for valuations and surveys. Authority was delegated to the Cabinet Member for Housing to award contracts within budget. The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources was authorised to execute ancillary documents and implement the contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 82
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 80 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.