Councillor Emily Arkell

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.