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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Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Cabinet Member Signing (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member)

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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 scheduled for 16 March 2026 was set to address a range of significant issues, including the council's progress on carbon reduction, the annual budget and medium-term financial strategy, and motions concerning poverty and community support. The meeting's agenda also included a series of questions from councillors to cabinet members on various service areas.

March 16, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Member Signing Committee Member

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.

March 12, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet of Haringey Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss and approve several key initiatives. Significant decisions included the approval of a four-year contract for dockless e-bike services, the acquisition of 565 homes in Tottenham to increase the Council's housing stock, and the award of a new contract for recycling and waste collection services.

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

77 decisions · Page 4 of 16

Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

... recommended the Housing Revenue Account 2026/27 Budget and 2026/27 to 2030/31 Business Plan for approval by Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Pride in Place Funding

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the acceptance of a £1.5m grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to increase the capital programme and delegate authority for scheme variations to the Corporate Director of Culture, Strategy and Communities.

Recommendations Approved

High Road West - Next Steps

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the commencement of a procurement exercise for the new build development of 61 council homes at High Road West, Phase 1A, and delegated the route to market to the Chief Procurement Officer.

Recommendations Approved

100 Woodside Avenue, N10- Sales strategy and updated total scheme costs

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the sales strategy for nine market-sale units at 100 Woodside Avenue, agreed to an increased budget for the scheme, and granted delegated authority for the disposal of these units.

Recommendations Approved

Policy Update on Schools in Financial Difficulty

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the revised Scheme of Financial Regulations and Standing Orders for Schools and the introduction of a £25,000 spending limit control for schools in financial difficulty or deficit.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 77