There is now a book that's just come out about the scheme for the Haringey Development Vehicle by the council, and the campaign which grew up against it from community organisations and residents all over the borough. It's by a couple of researchers
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At the beginning of 2024, the Environment Act 2021 finally came into force. One strand of that dealt with Biodiversity Net Gain - a requirement that development should enhance nature/biodiversity by a measurable amount (councils vary in their aim
Read more…We're in need of an experienced recruiter, ideally a Haringey resident, to take responsibility for our recruitment activities, particularly for volunteer Reading Coaches. We now have 25 reading pairs working in the Borough and a waiting list for pe
Read more…Have you been impacted by the many bus diversions of the W3 this summer, and the lack of information about them? Does it put you off using the bus at all? Our W3 bus user group is now pursuing a two-pronged campaign – to pressure TfL to improve the i
Read more…I live in a flat above a shop on the Triangle and have found the black bins to be a great improvement on the previous arrangement. Yes, these are abused and there are problems with parking cars but I am wondering what arrangement would be better. At
Read more…Are you passionate about migrant justice? Do you have editing skills and 6-8 hrs a month to spare? Are you interested in learning more about Haringey’s community?
Haringey Welcome are looking for a podcast editor to work collaboratively with its host
Read more…One that serves the young, old, walkers, drivers, bus users, cyclists, disabled drivers and non-drivers, carers and those with small children …
Such complex issues are increasingly being addressed around the world by convening Citizens’ Assemblies (
Read more…We're a group of volunteers supporting Haringey adults learn to read or improve their reading. We set up Read Easy Haringey in 2022 and now have 20 pairs of coaches and readers who meet twice a week for one-to-one sessions. We now need to recruit ano
Read more…Are you frustrated by not only the frequent diversions on the W3 bus route, but still more by the lack of information provided by TfL about them? Waiting for a bus that never comes, or getting on a bus that takes off into the unknown, can deter peopl
Read more…From SAPL (Supporters of Alexandra Park Library):
General Meeting held by SAPL (Supporters of Alexandra Park Library) 24 February 2024 Alexandra Park Library Minutes:
1. Report on FORE Deputation to Haringey Council and developments since
Jane Larter
Read more…It seems that Government cuts in support to local councils mean that libraries may be threatened with closure again. Proposed are cuts to opening times and staffing which would impact on services offered in what also acts as a local social hub.
The
Read more…We have other opportunities for keen volunteers to join our new Board of Trustees! If you have time, energy and commitment to supporting this local cause, please do get in touch for an initial chat.
We're excited to announce that BGFB has recently set up as an independent charity. See attached ad: the roles of Trustee Treasurer and Finance Administrator/Bookkeeper are priorities for us, as we are seeking urgent help to manage our finances. Do
Read more…The following note was posted through my door a few days ago:
Dear Alexandra Palace Neighbours,
Do you live within walking distance of Alexandra Palace Station or N22 7SA (Prince's Avenue) or N22 8ED (Wood Green)?
Can you cook 1 extra portrion of a m
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The Council have launched a consultation about improving access and path surfaces.
See : Have Your Say Today - Parkland Walk Access Improvements - Commonplace
The consultation closes on 17th September.
Read more…Throughout the country Friends of the Earth groups and other supportive organisations are pushing the government to reduce fuel poverty, and to develop much more non-polluting inexpensive energy. Would you (or someone you know) like to speak briefly
Read more…A group of users of the W3 bus (living in N22, N8, N10 and N17), confused by the inadequate information provided by TfL for these diversions, have written to the Council asking them to put pressure on TfL to improve the provision of information - not
Read more…Hi. I'm Ben - part of the Healthy Streets Alexandra group. We're looking for interested residents to join our group, which is working to make the streets around Alexandra Palace safer, healthier and generally nicer places to be. There's more informat
Read more…200 organisations supported this festive event, organised by Extinction Rebellion, with local groups Muswell Hill Sustainability Group, Muswell Hill Extinction Rebellion, Muswell Hill Friends of the Earth, XR Haringey and Haringey Tree Protectors tak
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