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
50 decisions · Page 2 of 10
Housing Revenue Account 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025
...they noted the current financial position of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) as a foundation for the full draft budget for 2026/27 and the 2026/27–2030/31 Business Plan, with the final budget and plan to be presented in February 2026 for recommendation to the Full Council.
Recommendations Approved
Adopting a new Good Neighbourhood Management Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025
...to adopt the draft Good Neighbourhood Management Policy, effective from December 23, 2025, and delegate authority for future modifications due to legal or regulatory changes to the Director of Housing in consultation with the Cabinet member for Housing and Planning.
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
Haringey's Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Action (CCARA) Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025
...to approve the draft 'Haringey Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Action Plan' to come into effect from January 2026, accompanying Haringey’s Climate Change Action Plan, to deliver a borough more resilient to the worsening effects of climate change.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 Finance Update Quarter 2
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025
...to address a challenging financial position, the Cabinet noted the forecast variances in the General Fund, DSG, and HRA, approved revenue and capital budget adjustments and virements, noted debt write-offs, reviewed Finance Response and Recovery Plans, and decided not to participate in the 8 Authority Pool for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 50