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.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Alexandra Park and Palace Statutory Advisory Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 7.30 pm
The Alexandra Park and Palace Statutory Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, 2nd February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a report on the progress of the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust, covering various aspects of its operations and future plans.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Haringey Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026, approving the acquisition of 12 new council homes, a new policy to tackle single-use plastics, an updated damp and mould policy, and a new library strategy. The meeting also saw the approval of updated fees and charges, and significant investments in housing stock improvements and climate resilience.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Haringey Council cabinet convened to address a range of critical issues, approving measures from financial management and housing to community safety and environmental resilience. Key decisions included adopting a new Anti-Social Behaviour Policy, approving a finance update for the second quarter of 2025/26, and adopting Haringey's Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Action Plan.
Variation of Libraries Operating Hours - Confirmation, Cabinet Member Signing - Monday, 8th December, 2025 1.00 pm
Councillor Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, confirmed the implementation of changes to library operating hours, which had been previously approved by the Cabinet in December 2024. These changes, which include maintaining lunchtime opening and increasing lone-working practices, aim to address the council's financial challenges while fulfilling its statutory duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service, as required by the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964[^2]. The decision follows staff consultation, and the development and testing of a revised staffing structure.
Decisions from Meetings
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Approval of Haringey Library Strategy 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026
...approved the Haringey Library Strategy 2026-30, which outlines priorities for equity, access, collaboration, growth, lifelong learning, and visibility and representation.
Recommendations Approved
Adopting an Updated Damp and Mould Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026
...approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy, effective from February 3, 2026, and delegated authority for future changes to the Corporate Director of Adults, Housing and Health in consultation with the relevant Cabinet member.
Recommendations Approved
Acquisition of 12 Council homes at 67 Lawrence Road, London N15 4GL
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026
...approved the acquisition of 12 flats at 67 Lawrence Road for housing purposes, with funding potentially coming from the GLA or Right to Buy receipts, and delegated authority to finalise the transaction.
Recommendations Approved
Single Use Plastics Policy and Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026
...approved the Single Use Plastics Policy 2026 and accompanying Action Plan, detailing how the Council will reduce single-use plastics within its operations and across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Disrepair New Contract Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025
...to procure two contracts for repair works related to legal disrepair claims for an initial three-year period, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, in order to maintain continuity of repairs, reduce legal costs, and ensure residents live in safe and well-maintained properties.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 50