Haringey Council

If you’re pregnant or have children under the age of four, you could get help to buy food and milk.

Apply online for NHS Healthy Start. https://www.haringey.gov.uk/health-wellbeing/health-services-support/maternity-early-years/healthy-start-card

Pride month is underway! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The Haringey community came together this morning to raise the Progress Pride flag at George Meehan House.

Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Dawn Barnes, was joined by council leader Cllr Mark Blake, fellow councillors, council staff and community partners to mark the start of the month, which is an important opportunity to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities and stand up for equal rights for all.

To mark the start of the month, the council has issued a statement in support of our trans communities in the wake of the recent EHRC Code of Practice on the Equality Act.

Cllr Mark Blake, Leader of Haringey Council, said:

"As we begin the celebration of Pride Month, I want to take the opportunity to restate unequivocally that Haringey is a place for everyone.

"A place where we stand up for each other, celebrate our diversity and share a fundamental commitment to inclusion.

"Haringey has a proud history of LGBTQ+ activism, most notably being right at the heart of the 1980s resistance against Section 28 where black and q***r communities came together to oppose hatred and bigotry.

"This year marks 40 years since the foundation of the Haringey Le***an & Gay Unit, a pioneering service which stood up for LGBTQ+ residents, that the Council faced significant backlash for.

"Haringey Council again today stands firmly in solidarity with everyone impacted by the EHRC’s Code of Practice on the Equality Act, particularly our trans residents who will feel the negative impact of this guidance.

"This new directive risks further segregating and excluding trans people from our communities – creating uncertainty for organisations and businesses in the borough who want to be inclusive, and giving a green light to those who wish to exclude anyone who they think doesn’t look right.

"I am calling on our local MPs to support efforts to fix the law, so that everyone in Haringey can fully participate in everyday life.

"As the Leader of Haringey Council, I will do everything I can to support, uplift and include everyone in our Borough – just as we did at the height of anti-LGBTQ+ backlash 40 years ago."

Catch-up clinics for the MMR vaccine are taking place in Haringey. The measles vaccine is free, safe, and the most effective way to protect your family against the disease.

📅 Tuesday 2 June, 3.30pm - 5.30pm at Wood Green Library, N22 6XD
📅 Thursday 11 June, 3.30pm - 5.30pm at The Christchurch Hall Surgery, Edison Road, N8 8AE
📅 Tuesday 23 July, 10am - 2pm at Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre, Creighton Road, N17 8NW
📅 Wednesday 29 July, 10am - 2pm at Rising Green Youth Hub, Lymington Avenue, N22 6JA

You do not need to be registered with a GP to receive the vaccine. You can contact your GP or look in your child's Red Book to see what vaccinations they've already had.

Book here: https://www.schoolvaccination.uk/catch-up-clinics/haringey

Celebrating our libraries 📚✨

There was a star-studded line-up at Hornsey Library on Saturday for a special celebration day event organised by Friends of Hornsey Library.

Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston opened the event in conversation with our Director of Culture and Communities Kenneth Tharp.

Other speakers throughout the day included Booker nominated author Romesh Gunesekera and writer and broadcaster Baroness Lola Young, alongside craft and storytime sessions showing the wealth of activities available in our libraries.

Mayor of Haringey Cllr Dawn Barnes and newly appointed Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure Cllr Erin Wolson also joined the celebration.

Thank you to our amazing Friends group for organising this wonderful event. 🙌

Find out more about your local libraries: www.haringey.gov.uk/libraries

As children go back to school, we’re here to support local families every step of the way.

From early mornings to the end of the school day, we offer a range of programmes to help children thrive and parents feel supported:

✅ Breakfast Clubs – giving children a healthy start to the day and helping families with busy mornings
✅ School-Aged Childcare – safe, fun and flexible care before and after school
✅ Free Funded Childcare – helping eligible families access high-quality early education without the cost

Our services are here to make things that little bit easier.

👉 Find out what support you’re eligible for and how to apply: https://haringey.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/childcare-early-years

Wraparound Childcare helps parents work the hours they want while ensuring children are cared for before and after school.

Find providers near you https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/childcare-early-years/school-wraparound-childcare

A Haringey resident was struggling with rising costs and reduced Universal Credit, leaving her with over £3k in rent arrears.

Our Income Maximisation team helped them:

✅ Secure a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)
✅ Clear their arrears
✅ Link up with local support

We’re here to help.

Learn more and get in touch 👇
https://bit.ly/43h02cv

Arsenal's Champions Parade will take place today Sunday, 31 May from 2pm.

If you’re planning to travel through Finsbury Park or into neighbouring boroughs, please plan ahead.

Visit Arsenal’s website for:

📍 route map
❌ road closures
🚗 parking restrictions
🚍 safety and travel information

🔗 www.arsenal.com/news/champions-parade-what-you-need-know