The Cabinet of Haringey Council was scheduled to consider a range of important matters, including proposed changes to parking management schemes, the annual housing report, and adjustments to Council Tax premiums for empty and periodically occupied properties. The meeting agenda also included discussions on the Essential Service Permit scheme, a contract award for a capacity building partner for the voluntary and community sector, and the noting of minutes from other bodies and delegated actions.

Amendments to the Estate Parking Management Scheme

The Cabinet was scheduled to review proposed amendments to the Estate Parking Management Scheme, aiming to enhance and co-produce an in-house parking enforcement and permit service for approximately 150 estates across the borough. This item was to be introduced by Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning (Deputy Leader).

Housing Annual Report 2022-23

The meeting was set to consider the Housing Annual Report for 2022-23. This report, mandated by the Housing Ombudsman, reviews the performance of the Council's Housing service against tenancy standards and includes tenant satisfaction and financial data. The Council had been granted an extension by the Ombudsman to produce this report due to the service being brought in-house. Councillor Sarah Williams was also scheduled to introduce this item.

Council Tax Premium for Periodically Occupied Properties

A report was scheduled for discussion regarding the determination of the Council Tax premium payable on properties occupied periodically. This decision, in accordance with the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, concerns additional Council Tax for second homes and was to be introduced by Councillor Dana Carlin, Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services. The matter was slated to progress to Full Council for adoption.

Council Tax Premium for Empty Properties

The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the determination of the length of time allowed before a Council Tax premium is payable on empty properties. This proposal, also in line with the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, aims to reduce the period before the premium is applied from two years to one year. Councillor Dana Carlin was to introduce this report, which was also intended to progress to Full Council for adoption.

Statutory Consultation on Essential Service Permit Scheme Changes

The outcome of a statutory consultation on proposed changes to the Essential Service Permit (ESP) scheme was scheduled for review. This scheme supports local authority services, NHS health professionals, charities, faith groups, and organisations providing healthcare, counselling, or social care to residents. Councillor Seema Chandwani, Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Tackling Inequality, was to introduce this report.

Contract Award for Voluntary and Community Sector Capacity Building Partner

The meeting agenda included a request to award a contract for a new Capacity Building Partner for the Voluntary and Community Sector. This item was to be introduced by Councillor Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure.

Minutes of Other Bodies and Delegated Actions

The Cabinet was scheduled to note the minutes of various other bodies and a list of significant and delegated actions taken by Directors.

Exclusion of Press and Public

A portion of the meeting was scheduled to be held in private to consider exempt information relating to contract awards and minutes, as defined under the Local Government Act 1972. This would involve the exclusion of the press and public from these specific agenda items.