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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2025/26 Finance Update Quarter 2

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to address a challenging financial position, the Cabinet noted the forecast variances in the General Fund, DSG, and HRA, approved revenue and capital budget adjustments and virements, noted debt write-offs, reviewed Finance Response and Recovery Plans, and decided not to participate in the 8 Authority Pool for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

Tower Gardens - Major Works

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to award a £3,399,871 contract to Tenderer A for major refurbishment works on 77 tenanted properties in the Tower Gardens Conservation Area, including structural repairs, replacements, and energy efficiency upgrades, with the aim of improving housing quality and meeting strategic goals.

Recommendations Approved

Adopting a new Good Neighbourhood Management Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to adopt the draft Good Neighbourhood Management Policy, effective from December 23, 2025, and delegate authority for future modifications due to legal or regulatory changes to the Director of Housing in consultation with the Cabinet member for Housing and Planning.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges - 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to agree on proposed non-statutory fees and charges and note statutory fees and charges to be levied by the Council with effect from 1 April 2026, delegate authority for in-year changes, and authorize statutory consultations and traffic management orders related to parking policy changes.

Recommendations Approved

Adopting a new Anti - Social Behaviour Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 09, 2025

...to adopt a new Anti-Social Behaviour Policy, effective from 23 December 2025, and delegated authority to the Director of Environment to make necessary modifications within the following three years.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 77