“We want assurances that the objectives that were set out for the long-term future of Hornsey Town Hall and the community benefits it will bring for our residents will now be delivered “I share the frustrations that it has taken far too long to bring forward proposals for the arts centre element of the project Given this new agreement has been put in place I want to see action and activities on the ground and ensure that the partners live up to the commitments previously made “We are pleased that the Town Hall has now been removed from the English Heritage at-risk register We also celebrated a major milestone when new council homes on this site were completed and took us to more than 700 in total as part of Haringey’s ambitious council house building programme “We are now working to ensure the community use and access agreement is adhered to “We will be meeting with both partners urgently to discuss their new arrangement and to press them for a more definitive and deliverable timeline and to share their vision for the future of the arts centre “Our position remains that whoever controls the site will be expected to live up to the commitments made to the community to restore cultural and community use to the town hall.” Residents will be able to get a first glimpse of the newly refurbished and renovated East Wing gallery spaces at Bruce Castle Museum and Archive.. free and fun activities and events are taking place in Haringey libraries for residents of all ages throughout May Haringey’s public services and community organisations came together at George Meehan House to officially launch Haringey 2035 - our collective vision for the borough over.. Here are a few standout highlights of the fabulous and fun activities and events taking place in Haringey libraries throughout this week Sign up to HPX now we'd like to know more about your visit today Unfortunately we are currently having issues connecting to our feedback service Well-known Hong Kong investor swoops for Crouch End development Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary  Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 This latest series will focus on key issues adversely affecting the ward such as anti-social behaviour (ASB) housing repairs and management on nearby estates licensing matters along the High Street and along Tottenham Lane and parking enforcement Activities will include joint patrols by the police and the council’s antisocial behaviour (ASB) and waste enforcement teams The Week of Action will involve key services across the borough as well as other services such as Community Payback There will be a central engagement hub located inside the ward each weekday giving opportunities for residents to discuss any issues or concerns they have with council staff Following resident feedback from previous Weeks of Action we will also be organising the daily hubs at different locations and times throughout the week to give more residents the chance to engage A full timetable for the hub in Hornsey ward is below: Monday 25 November 2024: Parks team at Priory Park – 11am-1pmTuesday 26 November 2024: ASB Estate Management & Housing Repairs teams at Campsbourne Estate (Kurdish Advice Centre) – 1pm-3pmWednesday 27 November 2024: ASB Estate Management & Housing Repairs teams at Lightfoot Estate – 4pm-6pmThursday 28 November 2024: Environmental Health Licensing Enforcement and Parking teams outside The Three Compasses Public House on Hornsey High Street Friday 29 November 2024: Community Safety and Hate Crime/Prevent teams at Moravian Church/Park Avenue – 1pm-3pm The council organises the Week of Action every two months with each event focusing on a different area of the borough Previous Weeks of Action have been held in Bruce Castle The next Weeks of Action in the first half of 2025 are scheduled to take place in the following wards: St Ann’s (January 2025) Alexandra Park (March 2025) and Bounds Green (May 2025) Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Tackling Inequality Haringey residents are reminded that a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will come into effect for a three-year period from this Thursday (1 May.. A three-month closure order has been enforced at Rothbury Walk Estate to curb anti-social behaviour (ASB) A local mosque has been spreading seasonal goodwill and showcasing the fantastic community spirit in Haringey during Eid-al-Fitr and the Islamic holy month of Ramadan We have created a dedicated map showcasing all the sites where we are building new homes across Haringey with details of each.​ View the site locations in Google Maps Visit our community engagement website for details of where we are building and proposing to build new homes Below is a list of places where we are building new homes Below is a list of sites where new homes have been completed "We share local residents' disappointment at the continued delays in bringing forward proposals for the arts centre element of the project at Hornsey Town Hall.  It is a positive step that a meeting with Hornsey Town Hall Trust has finally taken place will be assessing Far East Consortium (FEC)'s proposals for activating the cultural and community spaces to see whether they meet the terms of their obligations and previous commitments. We will continue to press FEC hard and expect them to meet their obligations “We have been assured by FEC that any news regarding the potential sale or acquisition of the Hornsey Town Hall development are purely speculative and that no agreement has been reached with any buyer or partner to speak of encourage FEC to engage with our community; to communicate a more definitive and deliverable timeline given the delays the development has already experienced; and to share their updated vision for the future of the arts centre “The council will continue to work as closely as possible with FEC to ensure that the ambitions for the centre and our community are met and critically how our community will be able to feed into these new processes.” The rich history of Haringey Civic Centre has been celebrated at a groundbreaking event to mark the start of the landmark building’s restoration Plans co-designed with the community to transform the Selby Centre into a brand new ‘urban village’ with state-of-the-art facilities have received a huge boost Community-led plans to deliver one of the most ambitious parks projects in the capital has received a major boost Bruce Castle Museum and Archive is to close next Monday (25 November 2024) until early next year due to some essential works as part of.. Social campaigning took the University of Nottingham’s Chancellor Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey OBE on a journey from foster care in 1960s north London to leadership positions in Bloomsbury Publishing Five decades of driving dialogue on gender and race equality wealth disparity and young people’s rights have earned Baroness Young of Hornsey honorary titles They are all issues Lola holds important at a deep In this open conversation between the university’s President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Shearer West and Baroness Young of Hornsey the two leaders explored what leadership means today with an audience of university and civic leaders 15 February 2024GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5151 fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3666 email: Contact us Connect with the University of Nottingham through social media and our blogs The company focuses on metal roofing panels and structural steel products The development was made possible by a £1.5m Clean Growth Financing Initiative (CGFI) development loan from Lloyds a product specifically tailored to support sustainable growth projects Hornsey constructed a 24-bay facility in Hornsey Steel creating an operational space that is 2.5x larger than the previous premise Mark Hornsey stepped down as company director and was replaced by his son Mark Samuel Hornsey said: "Our new manufacturing site marks a transformative step for the business This expansion enables us to meet growing customer demand "This investment is about much more than growth – it's about sustainability and supporting the workforce in our local community from securing the development loan to facilitating the import of our new equipment and we’re excited to see how this investment propels our business forward." Hornsey Steel has already increased operational efficiency by 25 percent and expects to increase its turnover to up to £25m this year Due to staff shortages, some of our libraries will be partially or fully closed at short notice – see the closures page for more information All of our libraries will be closed on Monday 5 May (early May bank holiday) Your library has lots of crafts and great reads for all ages From Baby Rhyme Time to the Summer Reading Challenge there's always something to do in the library and all you have to do is come along Our hugely popular sessions are safely back! You can search our events and activities using the events search on the events and activities page Our popular rhyme time and singing sessions are always a good opportunity for your little ones to interact with other children their own age They feature a mix of traditional nursery rhymes and modern children’s songs often with plenty of actions and movements to keep you all busy some are specifically suited to baby and toddler groups We run simple art and craft sessions designed for preschool children Whether it’s the youngest ones splashing some paint around or the older ones learning to colour and glue you are guaranteed to have something to take home and stick on your fridge The young children love sitting and listening to the stories being read by one of our librarians Our story time sessions feature selections from the library’s infant picture-book collection They might also give you some good ideas about the sort of storybooks you will want to borrow and read at home Another opportunity for your youngsters to get to know Our stay and play sessions feature a variety of age-appropriate toys bricks and activity toys for the older ones Let your children explore a new language with their cartoon 'friend' and his or her playful pet They'll broaden their horizons as they work their way through fun and engaging activities with KidSpeak™ in a fun easy-to-use language-learning program for young learners Haringey Libraries are the perfect place if you are looking for somewhere to do your homework and our friendly staff can help you find the information you need Plus if you need to use computers and print your homework we're a great place to visit You can even print from your own smartphone or laptop Please also visit our useful online resources page for learning support for all ages Residents who would like to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives for us to enjoy the freedoms we do today as well as show support and solidarity to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve You can download and read the Order of Service sheets for the Tottenham and Wood Green War Memorial ceremonies on the Haringey Council website If you’d like to wear a poppy to one of these events at the weekend they can be found in Haringey’s libraries and on the reception desk of Alexandra House and George Meehan House in Wood Green The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal runs until Remembrance Day and money raised goes towards its welfare and benevolent work in support of serving and ex-service people and their families launched The Poppy Appeal in Haringey last month Speaking as she purchased her poppy at the time “I am very proud to wear a poppy and support the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal “I hope that Haringey residents will join me in paying tribute to those serving the country today as well as honouring the countless service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in service.” For further information about the Poppy Appeal or Remembrance Day, please visit the Royal British Legion’s website The number of votes for the St Ann’s by-election has been announced on Friday If you are passionate about the future of the borough and want to make a difference then think about getting involved in local politics Drivers are being urged to follow the regulations as penalty charges for parking and traffic violations are set rise across the capital for the first.. Bibi Khan MBE was among more than 50 inspirational women to attend a special International Women’s Day event at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday night.. A Shropshire manufacturer has completed the construction of its new facility helping to support a range of high-profile customer projects including a Netflix film and television set specialises in metal roofing panels and structured steel products who took over as company director when his father Mark stepped down in 2014 led the construction of an operational space that is 2.5 times larger than its previous premises The site on a former old coal yard will quadruple Hornsey’s product range The development was made possible by a £1.5m clean growth financing initiative (CGFI) development loan from Lloyds Bank A trade finance facility also facilitated the import of a £1.3m advanced manufacturing machine from Taiwan When the new machine is installed in February 2025 an £800k hire purchase facility will repay the trade line Hornsey has already increased operational efficiency by 25% and expects to increase its turnover to up to £25m this year company director of Hornsey Steel Panels and Sections said: “Our new manufacturing site marks a transformative step for the business “This investment is about much more than growth – it’s about sustainability and we’re excited to see how this investment propels our business forward.” relationship manager at Lloyds commented: “Hornsey Steel Panels and Sections is an inspiring example of a forward-thinking It’s been a pleasure to support them in their expansion and sustainability initiatives we’ve been able to offer a comprehensive funding package that aligns with their ambitions We’re excited to see how their new facilities and equipment will further drive success.” Back in March, the council announced that the adults’ section would remain closed while works continued to address issues around the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in a section of the roof Other parts of the library do not contain RAAC and are not impacted Recognising the need for the borough’s libraries to utilise as much public space as possible within their respective sites to benefit our residents and service users council staff and their contracted partners have worked at sufficient speed to ensure a section of the affected area at Hornsey Library can now re-open early next month the safety of library users has been – and will always be – the number one priority and it has naturally taken some time to ensure that all the necessary precautions are in place so that no members of the public or library staff are put at risk These safety measures on-site remain a temporary solution while the council develops comprehensive plans for the removal of RAAC Despite the partial re-opening of the adults’ section there remains limited access to PCs at Hornsey Library Stroud Green and Harringay Library (Quernmore Road, N4 4QR) remains open as usual nearby and library services can still be accessed online at: libraries.haringey.gov.uk A further update to residents regarding the timeframe for this removal will be provided as soon as possible 07 Mar 2025 By Already registered? please Log in to continue Try Property Week For Free to finish this article To access this article TRY FOR FREE NOW Don't want full access? REGISTER NOW for limited access and to subscribe to our newsletters Already registered or subscribed? SIGN IN here to continue Property Week’s 2025 Power of Proptech survey seeks to explore the robustness of this digital infrastructure and how prepared businesses are to meet the technological challenges facing the property sector Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election News | Politics Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Millions of voters across London went to the polls on July 4 to elect the new Government The Standard looked at key battleground seats in the capital and published an interactive map of the results HORNSEY AND FRIERN BARNET WINNER: CATHERINE WEST Top five candidates (in alphabetical order): Dawn Barnes - Liberal Democrats (6,099 votes) Catherine West - Labour (28,535 votes) Area: This constituency includes seven wards in Haringey including Alexandra Park I’m not sure if I’m in this constituency: Here’s how you can check Boundary changes impact (Thrasher and Rallings analysis): Despite significant boundary changes, the political make-up of this constituency has hardly changed, having been won by Labour in 2019 with around 57 per cent of the vote, with the Lib Dems on some 26 per cent, and Tories nearly 12 per cent. Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Anita Peleg visited Hornsey Library this week to see an ornate candleholder created to honour the memory of her mum who lived in Muswell Hill and studied at the Hornsey College of Art The artwork is Haringey Libraries’ entry in a special nationwide arts and education project ’80 Candles for 80 Years’ to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp as part of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January 2025) Highlighting the life of an individual or a community persecuted by the Nazis 80 bespoke candleholders have been designed and created by community groups and local organisations to form an exhibition Naomi and her sister Malchi worked in a munitions factory but her family of 32 had been decimated by the Holocaust and only eight survivors were left by 1945 where she married a young German refugee Asher (Blake) and began her artistic journey after taking evening classes at the Hornsey College of Art (now Middlesex University) between 1955 and 1960 She died on 7 November 2018 at the age of 94 Naomi’s work focuses on optimism and promotes understanding between faiths while honouring the legacy of the six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust The candleholder created by Haringey Libraries’ Tom Skitt is currently on display at Hornsey Library it is inspired by Naomi’s ‘Memorial to the Holocaust’ sculpture Naomi’s daughter Anita was surprised and somewhat struck by the level of detail Tom had managed to incorporate into the candleholder which charts her mother’s life story through newspaper clippings circling the base of the sculpture Here’s what Anita had to say after seeing the candleholder and meeting Tom at Hornsey Library this week: Productive discussions have been held between representatives of the Park Road Lido Users Group Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure Haringey has hit a special milestone by planting more than 1,000 trees in partnership with the community and Trees for Streets Here are some of the highlights of the fabulous and fun activities and events taking place in Haringey libraries throughout this week (Monday 7 April-Sunday.. After becoming the first council in the country to call for an end to gambling ads Haringey Council has joined 37 other councils as they.. The Poppy Appeal runs until Remembrance Day and money raised goes towards the Royal British Legion’s welfare and benevolent work in support of serving and ex-service people and their families “I am very proud to wear a poppy and support the Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal “I hope that Haringey residents will join me in paying tribute to those serving the country today Poppies and donation boxes can be found in Haringey’s libraries and on the reception desk of Alexandra House and George Meehan House.  Residents are also invited to join one of the borough’s Remembrance services For further information on the Poppy Appeal, or Remembrance Day, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance Andy Donald revealed the new Members of Parliament for the Tottenham constituency David Lammy (LAB) was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Tottenham constituency Catherine West (LAB) was elected as the Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet Adam Small (LAB) received 3,767 votes.  Congratulations to all the candidates on their successful campaigns and to our dedicated staff for their hard work and commitment To help us improve this website, we'd like to know more about your visit today. 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