Councillor Lester Buxton

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.

Call in - Review of Libraries Operating Hours, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 6th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to review a Cabinet decision regarding library operating hours. After extensive discussion and consideration of public deputations, the committee resolved that the Cabinet's decision was within the budget and policy framework and that no further action was necessary, allowing the decision to be implemented.

Budget - HRA, Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel met to review the council's financial performance, discuss the Housing Revenue Account business plan and budget for 2026/27, and examine key performance indicators for the housing service. The panel also reviewed the council's work programme.

Full Council - Monday, 24th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Full Council of Haringey Council scheduled a meeting for November 24, 2025, to discuss a range of topics including reports from various committees, motions on rented homes and rough sleeping, and questions to cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to address the adoption of a revised Licensing Policy and the Q1 Treasury Management Report.

Budget Scrutiny, Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 17th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 17 November 2025 to discuss key performance indicators for housing, the implementation of recommendations from a scrutiny review on private sector housing, the draft budget and medium term financial strategy, and the Haringey draft local plan.