James Cracknell

4 days ago | haringeycommunitypress.co.uk | James Cracknell

It comes after a previous proposal for a new footbridge at the station was axed over lack of funding, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy ReporterCouncillors have approved plans for pedestrian and cycle works outside Tottenham Hale Station. A proposal for improvements submitted by Transport for London (TfL) was unanimously approved yesterday (Monday 2nd) at a Haringey Council planning sub-committee.

4 days ago | haringeycommunitypress.co.uk | James Cracknell

Haringey residents can get the latest updates on traffic jams and roadworks sent directly to their phonesA new service to help drivers and commuters in Haringey beat traffic jams has been launched. Backed by Haringey Council, which manages most of the borough’s roads, the new Traffic Text Alerts service offers real-time updates straight to mobile phones to help residents and visitors plan their journeys more efficiently.

5 days ago | haringeycommunitypress.co.uk | James Cracknell

Haringey Tree Defenders has spent years fighting the council to save the tree but insurers still say it is damaging people’s homes, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy ReporterA threatened tree at the centre of a three-year campaign in Stroud Green is facing the axe once again. Haringey Council is currently consulting on a fresh proposal to remove the Oakfield Road plane tree, which is around 120 years old, giving residents until Tuesday, 17th June to respond.

1 week ago | haringeycommunitypress.co.uk | James Cracknell

Property illegally converted into eleven bedsit flats “not fit for human habitation” according to former resident, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy ReporterResidents in Bowes Park have called on Haringey Council to tackle “rogue landlords” after concerns were raised over a property with no heating being crammed with people. The building in Myddleton Road was illegally turned into eleven studios, forcing the council to take landlord Andreas Antoniades to court.

1 week ago | haringeycommunitypress.co.uk | James Cracknell

The booklet invites people to explore each of the twelve stations and seek out the best pubs and beer within easy walking distanceA new “rail ale” guidebook has been launched to help users of the Hertford Loop Line locate the best watering holes within walking distance of the route’s stations.