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Local MP calls for better recycling 8th September 2009
The Borough of Haringey must provide better access to battery recycling, according to local MP Lynne Featherstone. There are two points for battery recycling in Haringey’s recycling centres - in Hornsey and Tottenham. In contrast, several local authorities across the country run successful... Read More
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New bins to recycle ‘on the go’ 2nd September 2009
Residents and visitors to the streets of Haringey will soon be able to recycle ‘on the go’, after the local council announced plans to install recycling bins throughout the borough’s busiest streets. The move comes after the mayor of London urged all London boroughs to introduce bins so... Read More
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Top marks for Haringey schools 2nd September 2009
There has been a 3.7 per cent rise in the proportion of students in Haringey getting five or more A* to C grades, including English and maths, showing an improvement of almost 20 per cent (17.2 per cent) since 2003. Fortismere, Gladesmore, Greig City and Woodside High schools achieved a year on... Read More
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Stop assaults on traffic wardens 26th August 2009
Haringey Council has pledged that it will take legal action against anyone assaulting innocent parking attendants while at work. The pledge follows a spate of attacks--17 in the last three months--and the prosecution last week of a man who seriously assaulted an attendant, kicking him after... Read More
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Are you the next big thing? 26th August 2009
The North London Film Fund, funded by Camden, Haringey and Enfield Councils, is once again offering awards worth up to £3,000 for emerging filmmakers to make their own short films. Four awards are on offer to anyone over 18 who lives or works in Camden, Enfield or Haringey. In addition to the... Read More
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Visitors to London attractions up by 8% 26th August 2009
T he number of people visiting museums, galleries and other attractions in the capital continued to rise, showing an increase of 8.4% in June compared to the same month last year according to visit London The total number of visitors for the three months from April to June 2009 also showed an... Read More
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Local landmarks to open their doors 26th August 2009
Haringey landmarks are preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors as they take part in London Open House Weekend. Twenty buildings and places of interest in the borough are set to join the annual celebration of local architecture on September 19 and 20 - including six Haringey Council owned... Read More
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Consultation on Haringey governance system 11th August 2009
The final consultation on Haringey Council’s preferred option for new governance arrangements is now underway, and runs until Friday 9 October. Under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 local authorities are required to decide between a leader and cabinet... Read More
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Car hiring scheme across Haringey 28th July 2009
A new car club scheme, which enables members to hire a Volkswagen Golf, Polo or Transporter van on a pay-as-you-go basis, is now in operation across Haringey, providing access to 27 car club vehicles on 14 on street locations. The streets involved in the scheme, are Church Road N6, Cranbrook Park... Read More
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New web programme launched in N8 school 21st July 2009
Rokesly Junior School, N8, was paid a visit by local MP Lynne Featherstone and members of the police, to help launch a new web-based programme to encourage children to stay safe on the streets, at school and also on the internet. The programme, MissDorothy.com, aims to teach children about safety... Read More
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Youngsters surveyed under new Haringey initiative 14th July 2009
A major investigation into young people in Haringey is being held at schools across the borough, probing students to find out what they do, and what they would like to do as part of a schools survey on arts, culture and sport. Primary and secondary school children are being given the chance to... Read More
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Local youngsters breathe life back into Hornsey Road Baths 7th July 2009
A group of young advisors aged between 16 and 24-years-old have been recruited to shape the future of the old laundry at the Hornsey Road, which is to become a flagship youth centre in the north London area. The new £3.5m youth centre will represent the views of young people in Islington. The... Read More