Councillor Makbule Gunes

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Haringey Council met on Thursday, 12 February 2026, to discuss a range of important topics. The meeting's agenda included a review of the Council's employment and skills initiatives, a strategic overview of the Council's workforce, and an update on the current work programme.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Haringey Council was scheduled to discuss proposed increases to various licensing fees for the 2026-27 financial year. The committee was also set to review and confirm the minutes from a previous meeting held on 6 November 2025.

Budget, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 19 January 2026 to scrutinise the council's draft budget and medium-term financial strategy, and to review the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026/27. Key discussions focused on the significant budget deficit facing the council, the reliance on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS), and the sustainability of borrowing levels.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee of Haringey Council was scheduled to consider two applications for premises licences. These included an application for a review of a licence at The Victoria Stakes and an application for a variation of a licence at Tottenham Post Office.

Call in - Review of Libraries Operating Hours, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 6th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to review a Cabinet decision regarding library operating hours. After extensive discussion and consideration of public deputations, the committee resolved that the Cabinet's decision was within the budget and policy framework and that no further action was necessary, allowing the decision to be implemented.