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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Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Cabinet Member Signing (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member)

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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 scheduled for 16 March 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including the council's annual carbon report, the budget for the upcoming financial year, and motions addressing poverty and community cohesion. The meeting's agenda also included a series of questions from councillors to cabinet members on various council services and policies.

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

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

Councillor Ruth Gordon, Cabinet Member for Placemaking and Local Economy, approved the relocation of the Young Adult Services team from 48 Station Road to the Clarendon Road College building. This decision is part of a wider strategy to consolidate council services and improve cost efficiency.

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

Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Haringey Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss and approve several key initiatives. Significant decisions included the approval of a four-year contract for dockless e-bike services, the acquisition of 565 homes in Tottenham to increase the Council's housing stock, and the award of a new contract for recycling and waste collection services.

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

77 decisions · Page 11 of 16

Publication of Adult Carers Strategy

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

... to approve the Haringey Adult Carers Strategy 2025-2028 and endorse the proposed first-phase delivery plan, aiming to improve support for unpaid carers in the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of a draft Homelessness Strategy for consultation

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

... to approve a draft Homelessness Strategy for formal consultation, aiming to develop a new strategy for 2025-2027 after considering feedback from stakeholders.

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Improvement Plan

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

... the Cabinet of Haringey approved the Adult Social Care Improvement Plan, which addresses findings from a CQC assessment report and establishes a cross-party improvement board to oversee its implementation.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman Public Report

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

...to formally consider the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman's public report regarding a complaint about Adult Social Care, approve the Council's response and action plan, authorise the Director of Adult Social Care to provide evidence of compliance, and agree to provide further assurance updates to the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel.

Recommendations Approved

Draft 2026-27 Budget and 2026-2031 Medium Term Financial Strategy Report

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

... to launch a consultation on the draft 2026-27 budget proposals and proposed changes to the 2026-2031 medium-term financial strategy, including new savings, pressures, and capital program changes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 77