Haringey coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
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Announcement of new permanent Chief Executive
Andy Donald has been appointed the permanent Chief Executive of Haringey Council.
The appointment is seen as a major coup for Haringey Council as Andy is regarded as one of the best chief executives in the capital.
He has wasted no time settling into the role, after he took over on an interim basis back in February and has already made a number of connections in the borough, working closely with key stakeholders. He has also helped bring together Eastern European communities to address the Ukrainian refugee crisis.
Andy brings with him a wealth of experience including his spell as Chief Executive of nearby Redbridge Council and is relishing the opportunity to take up his new role, subject to approval at Full Council on 27 April 2022.
During his five-and-a-half years with Redbridge, the east London authority was recognised for its outstanding children’s and adult services and shortlisted twice for the MJ Council of the Year award.
Andy led Redbridge’s Child Friendly Borough, Growth Commission and Community Hubs work, putting engagement and collaboration with the community at the heart of what the council does.
He was also the lead Chief Executive for housing and regeneration across the capital and the pandemic response in north-east London.
Andy, who lives with his family in Hackney, has spent the vast majority of his 30-year career working for London local authorities, including a long spell as the Director with responsibilities for housing, regeneration and major projects at the London Borough of Brent.
Andy replaces Zina Etheridge, who left to become Chief Executive Officer Designate of north-east London’s health and care partnership.
Energy Rebate Payment - Beware of scams
Energy Rebate payment - Beware of scams
It has come to our attention that a number of our residents have been targeted as part of the energy rebate scam. Residents are contacted by the scam callers and are being asked to share their bank details in order to receive £150 payment. We urge our residents to NOT give your bank details to anyone claiming to be from the council. We will never contact you to ask for your bank details by phone, text or e-mail.
Energy Rebate payment – how and when you will receive the payment
Eligible households in Council Tax properties bands A to D will be paid £150 to help with the rising cost of energy. You don't need to pay this money back.
Unless you pay your council tax by Direct Debit we will send you a voucher for £150 you can cash at any UK Post Office. We will send the vouchers out during April and May.
If you do pay your council tax by Direct Debit, we will credit your bank account with £150 during April and May.
You don't need to do anything else, or contact us.
For more information, please visit Council Tax Energy Rebate - £150 payment | Haringey Council
Covid vaccines now available for 5 to 11-year olds in England
Parents and carers of five to eleven-year olds in England can now book a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for their children. The jabs - already widely used in other countries - can be booked on the National Booking System and are available from hundreds of sites from today Monday 4 April.
The UK's vaccine advisers said the jabs would help "future-proof children's defences" against infections. In general, most children are not at high risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19.
In February, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation said vaccines should go ahead to prevent "a very small number of children from serious illness and hospitalisation" in a future wave of COVID-19. It recommends two doses of the low-dose vaccine, 12 weeks apart, with five million children now eligible. The vaccine contains a third of the adult dose.
It is recommended that parents / guardians book their child's appointment during the Easter break to help prevent further disruption to children's schooling.
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