The Leader's Page

Welcome

Welcome to my web page. On this page you can find information on the role which the leader plays in the council and the borough as a whole and find out how to contact me. I will keep you up to date with the important things which are happening in the council within the Leader's Column.

You can also The Leader's webcasts to see what I have to say about local issues.

Cllr George Meehan

• Role of the Leader
• About Councillor Meehan
• How to Contact the Leader and the Leader's Office team
• Cllr Meehan's Surgeries

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Role of the Leader

The post of leader is elected by all members of the council at annual council meetings, usually held in May.

The leader chairs meetings of the council's Cabinet, and leads on policy development and implementation, and communication with central government.

The leader agrees the council's Forward Plan which sets out when decisions are to be made by  the Cabinet. He also has an important role working with the council's partners in other statutory bodies, the voluntary sector and business community by chairing Haringey's Strategic Partnership.

The role of the Leader is set out in part 2, Article 7.03 of the Constitution.

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About Councillor Meehan

I have been a Haringey resident since I came to London from Co. Donegal, Ireland in 1963. I have lived with my wife and family in Wood Green ever since.

I have been a Haringey Councillor from 1971 to 1986 and continuously from 1990. I am a Councillor for Woodside Ward where I have lived since 1971. I have served as a School Governor in a number of Haringey schools.

During my time on Haringey Council, I have had the privilege of being the Council Leader from 1983 to 1985 and then from 1999 to May 2004. I have also been Deputy Leader twice 1977-78 and 1996-99.

I was elected as Executive Member for Children and Young People in May 2004 and then again in May 2005.

In May 2006 I was re-elected Leader of the Council following the local elections, and re-elected in May 2007.

Haringey has changed dramatically during the 30 or so years I have been on the Council. We now have a culturally rich and diverse borough, one I am immensely proud of.

I became a Councillor because I believe in quality public service, I feel it is important that local people are involved in making decisions that effect their every day lives.

It is also a great honour to be able to serve my local community.

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How to Contact the Leader

You can contact the leader in any of the following ways:

Address
Cllr George Meehan
Leader of Haringey Council
Leader’s Office
5th Floor
River Park House
225 High Road
Wood Green
London N22 8HQ

Tel 020 8489 2964
Fax 020 8881 5218
Email george.meehan@haringey.gov.uk

The Leader's Office team

The Leader's Office team is based on the 5th Floor of River Park House, 225 High Road, Wood Green, N22 8HQ and is made up of three officers:

David McNulty
Leader and Cabinet Office Manager
Tel 020 8489 2790
Email Leader@haringey.gov.uk

Provides direct policy support to the Leader of the Council but also has a role in co-ordinating and providing research and briefings to all Members of the Cabinet.

Services Leadership meetings and Cabinet Advisory Board meetings and Member Only Cabinet meetings. He also services monthly Liaison Meetings Local MPs / GLA Representative

Mei Chan
Leaders Personal Assistant
Tel 020 8489 2964
Email Leader@haringey.gov.uk

Provides administrative, secretarial, policy, research and briefing services to the Leader of the Council which includes arranging and servicing Leadership meetings, dealing with correspondence and providing effective diary management

Gemma Wilkinson
Team Leader
Tel 020 8489 2139
Email Leader@haringey.gov.uk

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Cllr Meehan's surgeries

Councillor George Meehan is one of three Councillors for the Woodside Ward.

Cllr Meehan's surgery details are shown on his councillor web page.

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