Lester Buxton

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.

Alexandra Palace and Park Board - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Alexandra Palace and Park Board meeting scheduled for 12 March 2026 was set to cover a range of operational and strategic matters concerning the park and palace. Key discussions were anticipated to include the Chief Executive's report on progress, the financial outlook and budget for the upcoming year, and the adoption of a new strategic plan for the organisation. Additionally, updates on policy matters, specifically the Serious Incident Reporting Policy, were on the agenda.

Alexandra Palace and Park Consultative Committee - Monday, 9th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Alexandra Palace and Park Consultative Committee was scheduled to discuss the progress of the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust and consider a draft strategic plan for the next decade. The meeting's agenda also included a review of previous minutes and the noting of future meeting dates.

Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 9th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 09 March 2026 to discuss key performance indicators for housing services, the management and maintenance of council housing estates, and the Neighbourhood Moves Scheme. The panel noted the report on the management and maintenance of council housing estates and recommended that Cabinet consider adopting a Neighbourhood Plan model sooner to improve communal areas, that there should be a single person responsible for the management of each estate, that Cabinet review whether Housing Officers are the most appropriate individuals for estate inspections given their current workloads, and consider benchmarking grounds maintenance performance against local housing associations.

Budget, Full Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Full Council of Haringey Council convened on Monday, 2nd March 2026, with a packed agenda focused primarily on the borough's financial future. Key discussions were scheduled around the approval of the 2026/27 budget and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-2031, which included proposals for Council Tax increases and significant capital investment plans. The meeting also addressed the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026/27 and the adoption of the Capital Strategy 2026-2036, outlining the Council's approach to investment and financing over the next decade. Additionally, the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 was presented for approval.