Haringey Community Press

Haringey Community Press is a free, independent newspaper that serves the residents of the London Borough of Haringey. It is published by Social Spider Community News and began in November 2021 as an extension of our previous publication, Tottenham Community Press, which was first released in November 2016.

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Park's new playground officially launched

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

The facility in Russell Park was designed, funded and delivered by Noel Park Big Local and other community partners A new playground in Noel Park has been officially opened. The leader of Haringey Council and mayor Sue Jameson joined local residents to celebrate the launch of the new playground in Russell Park, which was designed, funded and delivered by Noel Park Big Local and other community partners. Leader Peray Ahmet said: “This has been a wonderful community endeavour.
Government cash for London 'skills bootcamps' welcomed by Khan

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

The bootcamps will take the form of flexible courses focused on eleven ‘priority sectors’ identified in the mayor’s London Growth Plan, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy ReporterSir Sadiq Khan has welcomed £27m in government funding for ‘skills bootcamps’ to help “fast-track Londoners into good jobs” while growing the capital’s economy.
The musician who brings joy to North Mid Hospital patients

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

Lucy Kane from Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust meets the man nicknamed ‘Elvis’ who provides entertainment for patientsArmed with a guitar and a smile, volunteer Stephen Melzack is well-known for spreading joy with his performances on the wards at two North London hospitals. Stephen, aged 69, has been bringing live music to patients’ bedsides for over a year at North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton and Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield.
Trial of damp and mould sensors for council housing deemed successful

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

The sensor monitor temperature and humidity conditions and provide an ‘early warning system’ to prevent damp and mould from building up, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy ReporterA trial which saw high-tech “damp and mould sensors” installed in homes across London has demonstrated that the technology could be scaled up to help tenants tackle poor conditions in their properties.
Khan urged to help London councils create more allotments

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

More than 30,000 Londoners are on waiting lists for allotments with some waiting as long as 17 years to get one, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy ReporterSir Sadiq Khan has been urged to work with councils to create more allotments across London, as waiting lists to access them remain staggeringly high.
Charity set to leave Tottenham park pavilion over dispute with council

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

Living Under One Sun had been hoping to move into a new permanent community hub in Down Lane Park but talks have broken down, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy ReporterA charity based in Down Lane Park in Tottenham Hale has quit its premises over fears Haringey Council’s park revamp plans are “in the bin”. Living Under One Sun (LUOS), a community-led charity which has been active for around 20 years, moved into the existing, dilapidated pavilion in Down Lane Park in 2018.
Two Broadwater Farm Estate blocks set for major upgrade as part of pilot project

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

Rochford and Martlesham blocks will undergo structural strengthening, fire safety improvements and be fitted with new doors, windows and cladding, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy ReporterTwo residential blocks on Broadwater Farm Estate have been proposed for a pilot refurbishment project following failed structural tests. Back in 2018 a structural survey found hundreds of homes on the council-owned housing estate in Tottenham were at risk of collapse.
Two Haringey schools among those awarded City Hall funding for green projects

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

The scheme could save schools an average of almost £15,000 on their energy bills, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy ReporterSir Sadiq Khan has revealed which London schools will benefit from his £2.9m ‘Greener Schools’ initiative, which aims to install solar panels, heat pumps and other eco-upgrades across the capital’s classrooms. A total of 38 schools across 16 boroughs will benefit from the funding, with councils putting an extra £9.6m of their own investment into the project.
First-ever Green Party councillor elected in Haringey following by-election

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

Ruairidh Paton says housing and parks are his priorities after defeating Labour by nearly 500 votes in St Ann’s ward, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy ReporterVoters have elected Haringey borough’s first Green Party councillor after a landslide win in a historically Labour-dominated ward.
Two Haringey parks are latest to gain 'tiny forests'

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

Tiny forests store carbon in trees, mitigate flooding and heat stress, attract wildlife, improve air quality and provide accessible green spacesLocal residents have helped plant Haringey’s latest ‘tiny forests’ as part of efforts to tackle climate change. Haringey Council’s cabinet member for climate action Mike Hakata and partners Earthwatch Europe teamed up with local volunteers to transform plots the size of a tennis court in New Road Park in Wood Green and Paignton Park in South Tottenham.