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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Pride in Place Funding

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the acceptance of a £1.5m grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to increase the capital programme and delegate authority for scheme variations to the Corporate Director of Culture, Strategy and Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of the Voluntary and Community Sector Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved Haringey Community Collaborative’s priorities for the Voluntary and Community Sector for 2025–2026 and the Council’s approach to supporting the sector's delivery of these priorities through the implementation of the VCS Action Plan, while beginning work to explore co-creation of a Community Strategy for Haringey.

Recommendations Approved

Adopting an Updated Damp and Mould Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy, effective from February 3, 2026, and delegated authority for future changes to the Corporate Director of Adults, Housing and Health in consultation with the relevant Cabinet member.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of Haringey Library Strategy 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the Haringey Library Strategy 2026-30, which outlines priorities for equity, access, collaboration, growth, lifelong learning, and visibility and representation.

Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of 12 Council homes at 67 Lawrence Road, London N15 4GL

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the acquisition of 12 flats at 67 Lawrence Road for housing purposes, with funding potentially coming from the GLA or Right to Buy receipts, and delegated authority to finalise the transaction.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 77