Councillor Ruth Gordon
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
Annual, Full Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Full Council - Monday, 16th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Full Council meeting scheduled for 16 March 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including the council's progress on carbon reduction, the annual budget, and motions addressing poverty and community support. The meeting's agenda also included a series of questions from councillors to cabinet members on various council services and initiatives.
Cabinet Member Signing - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 10.30 am
Councillor Ruth Gordon, Cabinet Member for Placemaking and Local Economy, approved the relocation of the Young Adult Services team from 48 Station Road to the Clarendon Road College building. This decision is part of a wider strategy to consolidate council services and improve cost efficiency.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of Haringey Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, approving a four-year contract for dockless e-bike services, the acquisition of 565 homes in Tottenham, and a new contract for recycling and waste collection services. The meeting also saw the approval of spending from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy, the award of two heating contracts, and the adoption of a Digital Inclusion Policy.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Annual Feedback and Resolutions Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025
...to ensure transparency, accountability, and strategic governance in complaint handling processes, the Cabinet noted the contents of the Annual Feedback and Resolutions Report 2024/25 and its appendices, which provided an overview of feedback received by the council between April 2024 and March 2025 and how the council acted on it to improve services.
Recommendations Approved
Acquisition of 32 Council homes at 255 Lordship Lane, London N17 6AA
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025
...to increase the supply of council homes, the Cabinet approved the acquisition of the freehold interest in a property at 255 Lordship Lane, London, N17 6AA, comprising 32 homes, associated car parking, and private amenity, with the intention of letting all homes at social rent, and delegated authority to finalize the terms and complete the transaction, including a leaseback of the two commercial units.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 Corporate Delivery Plan Update Q1
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025
...the Cabinet of Haringey noted progress on the 2024-2026 Corporate Delivery Plan as of June 2025, the launch of the Local Government Outcomes Framework consultation, and agreed to cease reporting on the Enterprise Hub and Power Purchase Agreement due to paused or stopped work.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 Finance Update Q1
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Haringey noted the forecast revenue outturn variance, approved budget virements and grant receipts, noted the DSG and HRA overspends, noted the forecast capital expenditure, approved proposed budget adjustments, noted approved debt write-offs, noted the Finance Response and Recovery Plans, and noted the Council's response to the Government's consultation on Fair Funding Review 2.0.
Recommendations Approved
Business Continuity Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025
...to approve the Business Continuity Policy, ensuring the council meets its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and maintains essential services during emergencies.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 77