Leader's column

Friday 12 January 2007

Dear resident,

Christmas is coming, and as ever the festive season is a time to think of others, and think about the future.

One way to make a real difference, over Christmas and into the New Year, is to recycle as much as possible, and cut down on the amount of rubbish you throw out if you can. Haringey will again be organising Christmas tree recycling, and you can find full details of our services plus tips in your latest edition (December 2006/January 2007) of Haringey People.

We are now moving ahead with plans for new children’s centres, a major investment to give our youngest residents the best possible start in life. See our feature Building the best start in life.

We are also going forward with plans for Tottenham Hale, to provide the homes and jobs we need over the coming decade. With regeneration underway at Bruce Grove, the Bernie Grant Centre and the sixth form centre going up, and the Seven Sisters New Deal for Communities programme celebrating five years of successful investment, the prospects for Tottenham are bright. See the Tottenham Hale rejuvenated feature.

Tying all this work together is the Haringey Sustainable Community Strategy 2007-2016.
The draft strategy is now available for comment. Find out how to have your say.

Finally, on behalf of everyone at Haringey Council, I offer all of you my very best wishes for a happy Christmas and a successful New Year.

Cllr George Meehan,
Leader,
Haringey Council