Councillor Seema Chandwani
Email: seema.chandwani@haringey.gov.uk
Council: Haringey
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
142 meetings · Page 1 of 29
Annual, Full Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Haringey Feedback Policy, Cabinet Member Signing - Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet Member Signing meeting is scheduled to consider a revised Haringey Resident Feedback Policy. This policy has been updated following recommendations from the Housing Ombudsman Service and aims to ensure compliance with their Complaint Handling Code.
Food Waste Extension Programme, Cabinet Member Signing - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 2.30 pm
The Cabinet Member Signing meeting was scheduled to discuss the extension of the council's food waste collection programme. This extension is a requirement of new government legislation aimed at increasing recycling rates across England.
Crisis and Resilience Fund Policy, 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, Cabinet Member Signing - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 11.00 am
Councillor Seema Chandwani, Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Tackling Inequality, approved an interim allocation of £2,470,000 from the new Crisis and Resilience Fund. This funding will ensure the continuation of existing support for low-income residents, including crisis assistance and housing payments, while a full policy is developed.
Full Council - Monday, 16th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Full Council meeting on Monday 16 March 2026 saw the approval of the council's budget for 2026/27, which includes a 4.99% increase in council tax. The meeting also addressed the Fifteenth Annual Carbon Report, detailing progress on carbon reduction targets and outlining future strategies.
Decisions from Meetings
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Review of Parking Fees and Charges 2026-2027
From: Review of Parking Fees and Charges 2026-2027, Cabinet Member Signing - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 12.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Tackling Inequality agreed to increases in parking charges. These increases will be levied from 1 April 2026 for some charges and from 1 August 2026 for others, subject to statutory notification and consultation. Authority was delegated to the Head of Highways and Parking to progress the necessary notifications, consultations, and traffic management orders.
Recommendations Approved
Under-Occupation Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
Haringey Council's Cabinet approved the Under-Occupation Policy: Moving to a Smaller Home and amendments to the Tenancy Strategy on 10 March 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Adults, Housing and Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, to make updates to the payment structure and offers to residents within existing budgets, and to make minor changes and updates to the policy wording.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of a Digital Inclusion Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of Haringey Council approved the Digital Inclusion Policy and the proposed Enhanced Offer detailed in the Digital Inclusion Roadmap on 10 March 2026. This decision supports residents in accessing council services digitally by choice and ensures no one is excluded as services move online. The approved Enhanced Offer includes recruiting volunteer digital ambassadors, hosting a Digital Inclusion Fair, and developing a local device donation and recycling scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Delivery Plan Quarter 3 2025/26 Performance Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of Haringey decided on 10/03/2026 to note progress against the Corporate Delivery Plan 2024-2026 as at the end of December 2025 and to note the publication and launch of the Local Outcomes Framework. The Cabinet approved recommendations to note the progress and the framework.
Recommendations Approved
The Haringey Homelessness Strategy 2026 - 2027
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of Haringey Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve the Homelessness Strategy 2026–2027. They also noted the Homelessness Review and the outcome of the formal consultation on the Draft Homelessness Strategy. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director of Adults and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and the Director of Finance, to approve an action plan for publication.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 142
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 80 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.