Councillor Emily Arkell

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.

Full Council - Monday, 24th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Full Council of Haringey Council scheduled a meeting for November 24, 2025, to discuss a range of topics including reports from various committees, motions on rented homes and rough sleeping, and questions to cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to address the adoption of a revised Licensing Policy and the Q1 Treasury Management Report.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Haringey Council cabinet convened to discuss and make decisions on a range of important issues, including housing, education, social care, and financial planning. The cabinet approved tendering processes for building new council homes at Kings Road Car Park and Tiverton Estate, and agreed to consult on proposed school admission arrangements for 2027/28. They also approved the Adult Carers Strategy 2025-2028 and a draft Homelessness Strategy for consultation, alongside addressing fire safety with new fire door contracts.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

Haringey Council's cabinet approved a range of measures at its meeting, including new housing developments, a new tenancy strategy, and a procurement for print and post services. Councillors also discussed funding affordable housing through long-term investment, and the demolition of existing buildings on the Broadwater Farm estate.

extraordinary meeting with Young People, Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Full Council of Haringey Council scheduled an extraordinary meeting with young people to discuss issues of concern to them. The meeting was scheduled to include speeches and presentations from the Haringey Youth Council, and to consider a motion reaffirming the council's support for the Youth Council. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Tottenham Town Hall.