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Greens claim previous Labour-led council ‘misled’ housing regulator
It follows a judgement by the government’s housing regulator this week warning the council must fix “very serious failings” in its housing provision
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London heritage sites remain at risk from fire ‘disaster’, City Hall warned
Due to their age, historic buildings generally do not meet modern fire safety regulations
Housing regulator issues fierce criticism of Haringey Council’s repairs service – again
Council leader says his Green Party administration "did not create this crisis" but they will "prioritise solving it"
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Backlog of tube maintenance works estimated at £6.5bn
Maintaining assets on the network requires annual spending of £1.2bn but expenditure has averaged just £700m in recent years
Advertorial: A New Standard of Care Arrives in Enfield
Signature at Enfield, the newest luxury care home from Signature Senior Lifestyle, is officially opening its doors on Monday 2nd November, bringing exceptional care, wellbeing and vibrant community living to local families across Enfield and North London.
Khan still not going far enough on improving conditions for London bus drivers, claims campaigner
Bus driver Mushin Manir says City Hall pledge of 53 new toilet blocks is still "insufficient"
Council agrees new ‘red route’ traffic restrictions for Wood Green
The new restrictions run along A105 High Road Wood Green between Turnpike Lane and Bounds Green Road
Veteran London Assembly member quits Conservative Party over human rights
Andrew Boff had wanted to become the Tory candidate for mayor but disagreed with national party policy on the European Court of Human Rights
Thousands of children treated at North Mid for breathing problems last year
Campaign group Mums for Lungs has called for more action to tackle air pollution as Edmonton hospital tops table for breathing-related attendances
Council to settle £163k bill with health service supplier
The spending came in the wake of “serious disruption” to the supply of occupational therapy equipment in the borough
Highgate Art Fair set to welcome dozens of exhibitors
The event is returning for its third edition in November, inviting visitors to meet the artists and take home original work
Music education programme set to launch thanks to £1.7m of government cash
The Arts Council money will be used for “co-ordinating music education in the local area, tailored to the needs of children and young people” across five boroughs
Man charged with attempted murder after Harringay gunshot incident
Police say the gun was fired in Pemberton Road last month but fortunately no-one was injured
New choir launching in Haringey next week
Green Lane Singers is hosting its first practice session on Monday, 19th October
The national champions on Haringey’s doorstep
London Mets chair Joseph O’Connell on how the Finsbury Park-based baseball club has gone from strength to strength
South Tottenham Station in running to win ‘world cup’
It comes after the station has been transformed by turning unused land into a "welcoming community garden"
Boost for cancer care in Haringey after £150k charity grant
Bridge Renewal Trust is one of 65 community organisations chosen from across the UK to help improve care and support for people living with cancer
Council leader confirms he opposed ‘unhelpful’ anti-Zionism motion at Green Party conference
Mark Blake said he felt it was “unhelpful to focus on an ideological debate on definitions”
Devolution drive ‘must not ignore London boroughs’
Conservatives urge Labour government to include borough councils and not just devolve power to City Hall
‘Make and mend’ festival to be hosted at Hornsey Town Hall
Attendees can take part in hands-on workshops, learn new skills or hobbies, and shop directly from local independent makers