Ruth Gordon - Councillor for Haringey (Tottenham Hale)

Councillor Ruth Gordon

Labour Tottenham Hale Cabinet Member for Placemaking, and Local Economy

Email: ruth.gordon@haringey.gov.uk

Council: Haringey

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

29 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Full Council Committee Member

Annual, Full Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Monday, 16th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Full Council meeting on Monday 16 March 2026 is scheduled to consider the council's annual carbon report and address motions on tackling poverty and supporting community unity. The meeting will also include a series of questions from councillors to cabinet members on various local issues.

March 16, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Member Signing Committee Member

Cabinet Member Signing - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 10.30 am

The Cabinet Member Signing meeting on Thursday 12 March 2026 was scheduled to discuss the proposed relocation of the Young Adult Services team. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items such as filming at meetings, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, urgent business, and deputations, petitions, or questions.

March 12, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 and approved several key financial and policy updates, including the 2025/26 Finance Update Quarter 3, a new Digital Inclusion Policy, and a four-year contract for dockless bike services. The meeting also saw the approval of a draft Older People's Housing Strategy for consultation and significant decisions regarding housing acquisitions and the Homelessness Strategy.

March 10, 2026, 6:30 pm
Full Council Committee Member

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.

March 02, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Admission to Schools – Proposed Admission Arrangements for 2027/28

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to consult on proposed admission arrangements for the 2027/28 academic year, including coordinated schemes, a fair access protocol, and potential reductions to Published Admission Numbers (PANs) at selected primary and secondary schools.

Recommendations Approved

Wards Corner Asset Management Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to manage the Council's Wards Corner property interests by preparing a property strategy and asset management plan, cooperating with Places for London, and allowing the Compulsory Purchase Order to expire.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement of client fit out items for the Haringey Civic Centre

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to prepare the Civic Centre for occupation in 2027, the Cabinet approved the commencement of procurement exercises for a contract to acquire fixtures, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) and a framework to procure catering operators for the Civic Centre and other council-owned assets.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Annual Compliance Assurance Statement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the Housing Annual Compliance Assurance Statement report, acknowledging continued improvements in monitoring the 'big six' compliance areas (gas, electric, fire safety, asbestos, legionella and lifts) and aiming for further assurance in the future.

Recommendations Approved

Matters Referred to Cabinet by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...the Cabinet of Haringey noted the recommendations of the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel Review regarding the Temporary Accommodation Placements Policy and Private Rented Sector Discharge Policy, and agreed with the responses to those recommendations.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 77