Haringey News Journal

22/06/2023

Muswell Hill Library will close from June 26 for a major refurbishment. The project is part of Haringey Council’s £4.9 million investment program to improve libraries across the borough.

Muswell Hill Library will close from June 26 for a major refurbishment. The project is part of Haringey Council’s £4.9 million investment program to improve libraries across the borough. The refurbishment will include the installation of a new lift and accessible toilet, new bespoke lighting, new...

20/05/2023

The world-renowned Tottenham-based textile artist and Windrush elder Althea McNish has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former home on West Green Road in Tottenham.

The world-renowned Tottenham-based textile artist and Windrush elder Althea McNish has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former home on West Green Road in Tottenham. The plaque was unveiled at a ceremony on Monday 15 May, coinciding with the 99th anniversary of her birth. Althea McNish, who pa...

20/05/2023

Cllrs Lester Buxton and Ajda Ovat accepted their appointments as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Haringey during the Full Council meeting at Tottenham Town Hall on Monday (15 May 2023). A councillor for the Crouch End ward, Cllr Buxton grew up in the borough and went to Muswell Hill Primary School and...

13/05/2023

The latest in the series of Haringey’s “Weeks of Action” is set to get underway on Monday in Muswell Hill, where crime and antisocial behaviour are among the key issues to be addressed by Haringey Council.

The latest in the series of Haringey’s “Weeks of Action” is set to get underway on Monday in Muswell Hill, where crime and antisocial behaviour are among the key issues to be addressed by Haringey Council. The Week of Action will take place from 15-21 May, and will focus in and around Muswell ...

21/04/2023

One of north London’s most popular town centres is set to become greener, more welcoming and a hub for culture thanks to a new plan developed by Haringey Council in partnership with local residents.

Shaping Wood Green, a new document which was given approval by the council’s cabinet on Tuesday, sets out a vision for improving Wood Green and meeting the needs of local people.

One of north London’s most popular town centres is set to become greener, more welcoming and a hub for culture thanks to a new plan developed by Haringey Council in partnership with local residents. Shaping Wood Green, a new document which was given approval by the council’s cabinet on Tuesday, ...

07/04/2023

The next stage of work to prevent flooding in Hornsey and Muswell Hill will start on Tuesday 11 April and will see Alexandra Palace Way closed northbound, with only the southbound lane turning left onto Priory Road remaining open.

The next stage of work to prevent flooding in Hornsey and Muswell Hill will start on Tuesday 11 April and will see Alexandra Palace Way closed northbound, with only the southbound lane turning left onto Priory Road remaining open. In consultations with local businesses and residents, it has been agr...

03/04/2023

The speed limit on Seven Sisters Road has been reduced to 20mph “to help increase safety in the local area,” Haringey Council announced.

The speed limit on Seven Sisters Road has been reduced to 20mph “to help increase safety in the local area,” Haringey Council announced. Cllr Seema Chandwani, Cabinet Member for Tackling Inequality and Resident Services, said: “We’re very excited to be working with TfL and the Mayor of Londo...

29/03/2023

Haringey Council cut carbon emissions it controls by almost two-thirds in less than a decade, shows the latest and twelfth Annual Carbon Report.

Haringey Council cut carbon emissions it controls by almost two-thirds in less than a decade, shows the latest and twelfth Annual Carbon Report. The Council has delivered a 62% reduction in its carbon footprint since 2016. A drop of more than 4,000 tonnes of CO2 has been achieved through a range of....

25/03/2023

Crouch End, a charming and vibrant neighborhood in north London, has been crowned the best place to live in the capital for 2023 by the Sunday Times annual list. The list, which evaluates locations based on various factors such as schools, high roads, cultural scene, and transport links, recognized....

22/03/2023

As part of a major package of flood defence work, a new Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) will be installed to reduce the impact of flooding in Hornsey and Muswell Hill.

As part of a major package of flood defence work, a new Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) will be installed to reduce the impact of flooding in Hornsey and Muswell Hill. Haringey Council awarded a £100,000 grant from Thames Water for the scheme at the junction of Muswell Hill, Alexandra Palace Way...

04/03/2023

A campaign to remove and prevent the blight of dropped chewing gum has taken place in Wood Green High Road. “Working with our residents, they have said dropped chewing gum makes the streets look dirty and it is very difficult and expensive to remove”, Haringey Council announced. Chewing gum drop...

25/02/2023

Alexandra Park Library is set to reopen on Monday 27 February following a period of closure for major refurbishment.

Alexandra Park Library is set to reopen on Monday 27 February following a period of closure for major refurbishment. Library users will benefit from an improved and more accessible local library with a new lift, accessible toilets, new lighting, IT upgrades and redecoration of all interior spaces. T...

11/02/2023

Wood Green Post Office, situated on the ground floor of the local shopping centre, will close on March 11 when WHSmith shuts down.

Wood Green Post Office, situated on the ground floor of the local shopping centre, will close on March 11 when WHSmith shuts down. “Haringey’s High Streets are the beating heart of our borough and our local economy. They are home to many vital day-to-day services that our residents and businesse...

06/02/2023

Highgate Library will close from 9 February for improvement works.

Highgate Library will close from 9 February for improvement works which include installing a new lift and accessible toilet, new bespoke lighting, new furniture, interior redecoration and a reconfigured floorplan as part of Haringey Council’s major investment programme which has been investing ove...

01/02/2023

A month-long programme of events and activities is getting underway in Haringey as the borough comes together to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.

A month-long programme of events and activities is getting underway in Haringey as the borough comes together to celebrate LGBT+ History Month. LGBT+ History Month takes place in February each year, providing an opportunity for all of us to learn about and celebrate the history and heritage of our L...

25/01/2023

A Week of Action is currently underway in Crouch End where crime and antisocial behaviour are among the key issues to be addressed by Haringey Council.

A Week of Action is currently underway in Crouch End where crime and antisocial behaviour are among the key issues to be addressed by Haringey Council. The Week of Action will take place from 23 – 29 January and will focus in and around Crouch End town centre. Activities will include joint patrols...

21/01/2023

Haringey council has been awarded £20 million of new funding to transform the Selby Centre in Tottenham into a brand new ‘urban village’ with state-of-the-art community facilities. “The huge vote of confidence will unlock the construction of a high-quality, sustainable Selby Centre purpose-bu...

21/01/2023

Building new homes and tackling the climate crisis are among the key actions in a new document outlining Haringey Council’s plans for the next 15 months. The new Corporate Delivery Plan, approved by the council’s cabinet on Tuesday, sets out how the council will deliver its key priorities for re...