@uklabour councillor for Bounds Green @haringeycouncilπΉπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
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16 Jul 2025
𧡠Last night I secured @haringeycouncil Cabinetβs approval to establish Haringey Culture Collective - a new charitable company limited by guarantee to deliver the London Borough of Culture in 2027π΅ π
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16 Jul 2025
#Haringey's year-long festival of culture & creativity takes a huge step forward.
Cabinet gives the go-ahead to establish a charitable company, controlled by the council, to deliver London Borough of Culture 2027.
Find out more: bit.ly/4lwzuvN
ALT Pictures of dancers at Alexandra Palace
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We were out in Northumberland Park with @DawnButlerBrent & our brilliant @HaringeyLabour team, speaking to residents on the doorstep.
The message was clear: people value hard work, local action & real results. Iβve delivered for our community & will keep fighting for NPK βπ½πΉ
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RT @SadiqKhan: From Hackney to Hounslow, Lambeth to Lewisham, we've announced every London borough will get at least one new late-night youβ¦
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
There is a by-election in Northumberland Park on Thursday 25th June.
We have been out every day speaking to residents.
πΉ Vote for Ajda OVAT
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
Saturday Fun at Wood Green Library celebrating #ElmerDay ! Andersenpress
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I was very happy to make a small contribution to this @BBCRadio4 programme on Martha Graham, the legendary American modern dance pioneer.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wjβ¦
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
May 19
As my time as Leader of Haringey Council formally comes to an end, I wanted to offer a few reflections ππΌ
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π Haringey Libraries are launching a book club at Alexandra Park Library for young adults who love sci-fi and fantasy books to meet new friends, discuss stories, and share their love for this genre.
To register your interest, just speak to a librarian at the information desk!
ALT An image of students sitting around discussing scifi and fantasy novels.
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
May 18
Carrying a knife doesnβt protect you. It puts you at risk.
This #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek, weβre having honest conversations about knife crime. haringey.gov.uk/knife-crime-β¦
ALT Knife Crime Awareness Week
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The @HaringeyLabour crew were out in Northumberland Park this evening speaking directly with residents and showing that we never stop fighting for this ward.
The message on the doorstep was clear: residents want action, representation & a @HaringeyLabour team that delivers βπ½πΉ
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This Saturday at Marcus Garvey Library: the conclusion of Biblio-Buzz 2026 at Haringey Libraries!
- Libraries Prize voted for by Haringey Library young users
- Author led craft
- Find out if you won a prize!
Marcus Garvey Library, N15 4JA
Sat 16/05 11-1pm
libraries.haringey.gov.uk/evβ¦
ALT Cartoon bees and books adorn the Biblio-Buzz closing ceremony information.
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
The local matters. It is a big deal.
Only an experienced Haringey Labour Council will deliver for local people in Haringey.
Vote Haringey Labour on May 7πΉ
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
May 2
βWe are Haringeyβ
As we brace ourselves for a year of culture, a reminder of where and how it all began.
As Haringey Labour we want to be with our communities through good and bad times.
Local matters.
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
May 2
So much achieved from 2022-26:
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1,300 council homes
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Β£570 million investment in existing homes
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Millions invested in parks & leisure
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Childrens Services rated Outstanding
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98% schools Good or Outstanding
Local matters.
Manifesto 2026-30 ππΌ
haringeylabour.org.uk/manifeβ¦
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
Haringey Labour's Violence Against Women and Girls strategy:
π Develops a co-ordinated community and multi-agency response
π Takes preventative measures
π Supports victims
π Holds perpetrators to account
Violence against women and girls will not be tolerated.
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RT @metpoliceuk: βApprehending violent and dangerous criminals is a full contact and messy task which may appear shocking to observers withβ¦
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Labour are backing renters:
π No-fault evictions are banned
π Bidding wars & fixed-term contracts are ending
π Renters can request to have a pet
π Rent increases are limited to once a year
Vote Haringey Labour May 7 for an enforcement team to clamp down on rogue landlordsπΉ
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Apr 28
π¨πΆ Working in Haringeyβs creative sector?
You may be eligible for support through the Haringey Creative Business Growth Programme. Get one-to-one coaching and guidance to help your business grow.
Find out more: haringey.gov.uk/cbgp
ALT Working in Haringey's creative sector?
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Cllr Emily Arkell π retweeted
Submit Biblio-Buzz reviews online by 30 April to be in with a chance of winning fab prizes at our ceremony on Saturday 16 May, at Marcus Garvey Library. Free tickets to Alexandra Palaceβs ice rink and boating lake, as well as loads of book bundles.
forms.office.com/e/GcXcqWWN9β¦
ALT Biblio-Buzz: Creating a buzz about books Anthony McGowan - The Beck Patrice Lawrence - People Like Stars J.P. Rose - Birdie Lesley Parr - Fallout Anna James - Chronicles of Whetherwy: The Age of Enchantment Tom Percival - The Wrong Shoes
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Haringey Labour:
π is keeping all of our library services open
π has invested Β£4.9m into all local libraries, making them suitable for long-term use
π will continue to invest in community spaces across the borough
Vote Haringey Labour on May 7 for a council you can trustπΉ
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This election is personal.
In so many places across the country, a story like this would not even be possible.
In Haringey it is possible.
Local matters.
Vote for Haringey Labour on May 7 πΉ
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