Haringey Community Press

Council signs up to four more years of e-bikes in the borough It follows a two-year trial with e-bike companies Lime and Forest which has divided opinion across Haringey

Council signs up to four more years of e-bikes in the borough

It follows a two-year trial with e-bike companies Lime and Forest which has divided opinion across Haringey
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/11/c...

Londoners 'shouldn't be locked into properties that force them to use air conditioning' Debate on climate change and London's increasing vulnerability to heatwaves hears that current planning policies are inadequate

Londoners 'shouldn't be locked into properties that force them to use air conditioning'

Debate on climate change and London's increasing vulnerability to heatwaves hears that current planning policies are inadequate
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/11/l...

Changes proposed for Archway Road aim to 'improve safety' New crossings, widened pavements and double red lines proposed for various parts of the A1 through Highgate

Changes proposed for Archway Road aim to 'improve safety'

New crossings, widened pavements and double red lines proposed for various parts of the A1 through Highgate
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/10/c...

Residents' group to celebrate 60 years with special anniversary dinner The Highgate Society has promised a "surprise celebrity guest" at the event on 18th April

Residents' group to celebrate 60 years with special anniversary dinner

The Highgate Society has promised a "surprise celebrity guest" at the event on 18th April
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/10/r...

Khan told to focus on fixing potholes rather than 'anti-motorist' schemes New report from City Hall Conservatives claims borough councils are forced to "dance to the mayor’s tune on how funds are spent" on local transport schemes

Khan told to focus on fixing potholes rather than 'anti-motorist' schemes

New report from City Hall Conservatives claims borough councils are forced to "dance to the mayor’s tune on how funds are spent" on local transport schemes
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/10/k...

Assembly calls on TfL to install 'bleed control kits' on bus network The proposal also requests first aid training for bus drivers to be rolled out

Assembly calls on TfL to install 'bleed control kits' on bus network

The proposal also requests first aid training for bus drivers to be rolled out
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/09/a...

Inspectors downgrade Whittington A&E rating as NHS trust seeks funding to expand A CQC report criticised the treatment of patients in corridors but acknowledged this was because of demand the A&E wasn't designed to cope with

Inspectors downgrade Whittington A&E rating as NHS trust seeks funding to expand

A CQC report criticised the treatment of patients in corridors but acknowledged this was because of demand the A&E wasn't designed to cope with
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/06/i...

New council homes in South Tottenham win approval The existing area around Tiverton Road was described by a councillor this week as looking like a dystopian movie

New council homes in South Tottenham win approval

The existing area around Tiverton Road was described by a councillor this week as looking like a dystopian movie
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/06/n...

London healthcare workers share stories of abuse and attacks on the job Patients are taking out their frustration over long waits at hospitals on the nearest staff member

London healthcare workers share stories of abuse and attacks on the job

Patients are taking out their frustration over long waits at hospitals on the nearest staff member
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/06/l...

Measles cases continue to rise in North London Enfield and Haringey now account for half of all measles cases confirmed in the UK so far this year

Measles cases continue to rise in North London

Enfield and Haringey now account for half of all measles cases confirmed in the UK so far this year
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/05/m...

City Hall looking at new planning policy to control spread of data centres in London Up to 60 new resource-hungry data centres are scheduled to be built in London in the coming years

City Hall looking at new planning policy to control spread of data centres in London

Up to 60 new resource-hungry data centres are scheduled to be built in London in the coming years
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/05/c...

Council under pressure over lack of community arts opportunities at Hornsey Town Hall Long-promised public arts and cultural facilities fall short of what Haringey Council and local community groups had hoped

Council under pressure over lack of community arts opportunities at Hornsey Town Hall

Long-promised public arts and cultural facilities fall short of what Haringey Council and local community groups had hoped
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/05/c...

Support available for French-speaking migrants in Haringey A social enterprise is teaming up with local charities to host a workshop for French speakers in Tottenham next month

Support available for French-speaking migrants in Haringey

A social enterprise is teaming up with local charities to host a workshop for French speakers in Tottenham next month
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/04/s...

Council leader 'proud' of budget despite opposition claims of 'financial mess' Haringey Council has only been able to set a balanced budget for 2026/27 thanks to a second successive government bailout

Council leader 'proud' of budget despite opposition claims of 'financial mess'

Haringey Council has only been able to set a balanced budget for 2026/27 thanks to a second successive government bailout
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/04/c...

Proposals for new bus lane ditched by council after local backlash Haringey Council says there were "overwhelming" objections to the proposed scheme during a recent consultation

Proposals for new bus lane ditched by council after local backlash

Haringey Council says there were "overwhelming" objections to the proposed scheme during a recent consultation
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/03/p...

London Assembly cites 'disconnect' between residents and developers on design of new homes Too many new housing developments in London are opposed because of how they look

London Assembly cites 'disconnect' between residents and developers on design of new homes

Too many new housing developments in London are opposed because of how they look
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/03/l...

Warning London streets could 'turn into digital police line-up' as Met trials new facial recognition tool Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Met Police officers will trial handheld facial recognition devices

Warning London streets could 'turn into digital police line-up' as Met trials new facial recognition tool

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Met Police officers will trial handheld facial recognition devices
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/03/02/w...

Khan's City Hall budget for 2026/27 approved as amendments from rivals fail to pass The total £21billion budget is shared across City Hall, Transport for London, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, and London Fire Brigade

Khan's City Hall budget for 2026/27 approved as amendments from rivals fail to pass

The total £21billion budget is shared across City Hall, Transport for London, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, and London Fire Brigade
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/27/k...

Reduced opening hours at Tottenham Police Station to start next week From 3rd March the station in Tottenham High Road will open 10am-10pm on weekdays and 9am-7pm on weekends

Reduced opening hours at Tottenham Police Station to start next week

From 3rd March the station in Tottenham High Road will open 10am-10pm on weekdays and 9am-7pm on weekends
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/26/r...

Staff on London transport network face 'horrific assaults' British Transport Police faces criticism at London Assembly for failing to come to aid of Transport for London staff

Staff on London transport network face 'horrific assaults'

British Transport Police faces criticism at London Assembly for failing to come to aid of Transport for London staff
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/26/s...

Haringey Borough hosting 'football vs homophobia' match It's the first time the non-league club has taken part in the global initiative

Haringey Borough hosting 'football vs homophobia' match

It's the first time the non-league club has taken part in the global initiative
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/25/h...

Nearly half of cyclists 'still feel unsafe' on London's roads Two-thirds of riders feel their local area also has inadequate cycling infrastructure

Nearly half of cyclists 'still feel unsafe' on London's roads

Two-thirds of riders feel their local area also has inadequate cycling infrastructure
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/24/n...

Council admits rent rise for homeless housing schemes 'relatively high' The two facilities provide specialist accommodation services for 68 people experiencing homelessness

Council admits rent rise for homeless housing schemes 'relatively high'

The two facilities provide specialist accommodation services for 68 people experiencing homelessness
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/23/c...

City Hall budget plans confirm how extra £143m will be spent Greater London Authority will receive £135m more than expected in business rates revenue and £8m extra in council tax returns

City Hall budget plans confirm how extra £143m will be spent

Greater London Authority will receive £135m more than expected in business rates revenue and £8m extra in council tax returns
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/20/c...

New pedicab regulations to end 'black market' in central London The previously unregulated taxi services offered by brightly-lit pedicabs, popular with tourists, have been criticised for noise pollution, expensive fares and lax road safety

New pedicab regulations to end 'black market' in central London

The previously unregulated taxi services offered by brightly-lit pedicabs, popular with tourists, have been criticised for noise pollution, expensive fares and lax road safety
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/20/n...

Local swimming club takes home six medals from county gala Haringey Aquatics social secretary Debora Marletta on the progress the club is making this season with success at the recent Middlesex County Championships

Local swimming club takes home six medals from county gala

Haringey Aquatics social secretary Debora Marletta on the progress the club is making this season with success at the recent Middlesex County Championships
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/19/l...

Friends group warns of 'serious safeguarding issues' over new homeless hub in Tottenham The new facility is set to be created within a building complex used by a library and a leisure centre

Friends group warns of 'serious safeguarding issues' over new homeless hub in Tottenham

The new facility is set to be created within a building complex used by a library and a leisure centre
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/18/f...

Khan calls out Man Utd owner's 'offensive rhetoric' and backs campaign to bring Londoners together Mayor admits hate crime rates are still "too high" in the capital but wants to help Londoners "break bread" together

Khan calls out Man Utd owner's 'offensive rhetoric' and backs campaign to bring Londoners together

Mayor admits hate crime rates are still "too high" in the capital but wants to help Londoners "break bread" together
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/18/k...

Eleven measles cases confirmed in Haringey amid North London outbreak More than 60 cases have been reported across North London with low vaccination rates being blamed for the virus's spread

Eleven measles cases confirmed in Haringey amid North London outbreak

More than 60 cases have been reported across North London with low vaccination rates being blamed for the virus's spread
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/17/e...

TfL accused of 'resting on its laurels' over needs of disabled Londoners The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population

TfL accused of 'resting on its laurels' over needs of disabled Londoners

The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/02/17/t...