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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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 2 of 5

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Haringey Council cabinet convened to discuss and make decisions on a range of important issues, including housing, education, social care, and financial planning. The cabinet approved tendering processes for building new council homes at Kings Road Car Park and Tiverton Estate, and agreed to consult on proposed school admission arrangements for 2027/28. They also approved the Adult Carers Strategy 2025-2028 and a draft Homelessness Strategy for consultation, alongside addressing fire safety with new fire door contracts.

November 11, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

Haringey Council's cabinet approved a range of measures at its meeting, including new housing developments, a new tenancy strategy, and a procurement for print and post services. Councillors also discussed funding affordable housing through long-term investment, and the demolition of existing buildings on the Broadwater Farm estate.

October 21, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

extraordinary meeting with Young People, Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Full Council of Haringey Council scheduled an extraordinary meeting with young people to discuss issues of concern to them. The meeting was scheduled to include speeches and presentations from the Haringey Youth Council, and to consider a motion reaffirming the council's support for the Youth Council. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Tottenham Town Hall.

October 16, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm

Here's a summary of the Haringey Council Cabinet meeting held on 16 September 2025.

September 16, 2025
Cabinet Member Signing Committee Member

Approval of an amendment to the Opportunity Haringey Workspace Fund/Contract Variation for UK Power Networks (UKPN) to carry out essential electrical works on the Broadwater Farm Estate, Cabinet Member Signing - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 11.30 am

This meeting of Haringey Council's Cabinet Member Signing was scheduled to discuss an amendment to the Opportunity Haringey Workspace Fund, and a contract variation for UK Power Networks (UKPN) to carry out essential electrical works on the Broadwater Farm Estate.

August 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

50 decisions · Page 1 of 10

Adopting an Updated Damp and Mould Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy, effective from February 3, 2026, and delegated authority for future changes to the Corporate Director of Adults, Housing and Health in consultation with the relevant Cabinet member.

For Determination

Approval of Haringey Library Strategy 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the Haringey Library Strategy 2026-30, which outlines priorities for equity, access, collaboration, growth, lifelong learning, and visibility and representation.

Recommendations Approved

Single Use Plastics Policy and Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the Single Use Plastics Policy 2026 and accompanying Action Plan, detailing how the Council will reduce single-use plastics within its operations and across the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of 12 Council homes at 67 Lawrence Road, London N15 4GL

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the acquisition of 12 flats at 67 Lawrence Road for housing purposes, with funding potentially coming from the GLA or Right to Buy receipts, and delegated authority to finalise the transaction.

For Determination

Selby Urban Village - Procurement strategy for heat supply arrangements

From: Selby Urban Village - Procurement strategy for heat supply arrangements, Cabinet Member Signing - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 1.30 pm - January 08, 2026

...approved a mixed procurement strategy and direct negotiations with Lee Valley Heat Network Operating Company Limited for heat supply arrangements for Selby Urban Village for 40 years.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 50