OCTOBER 2016 news

Keeping you up-to-date with news and opportunities in your community

NEW NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR DIGITAL SKILLS OPENS IN TOTTENHAM

New GP practice opens in Tottenham HaleA new GP practice in Tottenham Hale, run by Lawrence House Surgery opened on Monday 10 October 2016.

Hale Village Surgery is located on Lebus Street, Hale Village, N17 9FD.

The Surgery, which was opened by Haringey mayor, Cllr Ali Ozbek, is the result of a work by Haringey CCG, Haringey Council, Healthwatch Haringey, NHS England and Lee Valley Estates to provide better healthcare for residents in the Tottenham Hale area.

If you would like to register at the practice please call 020 8801 6640.

Calling all Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths professionalsWe have exciting plans to encourage more young people to study STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects.

We’re looking for Haringey-based STEM professionals (including computer programmers, scientists and engineers) to help out in the borough’s schools and colleges to pass on their expertise and inspire the next generation. That could be volunteering in schools or visits to workplaces.

Email us at stemcommission@haringey.gov.uk if you can help.

Ada, The National College for Digital Skills was officially launched by Robert Halfon MP, Minister of State for Education and Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills on Tuesday 11 October 2016.The cutting-edge college is based in the heart of Tottenham Hale, and offers the latest digital skills training and qualifications – from software programming and data science to games design and app development.

The college is named in memory of 19th century mathematician and writer Ada Lovelace, known for her work on Charles Babbage’s early mechanical

computer, the Analytical Engine. The launch coincided with the annual Ada Lovelace Day, which aims to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and maths.

If you would like to find out more about the college visit www.adacollege.org.uk or call 0203 1050 125.

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KEEP TOTTENHAM TIDY

Be a friend to Bruce Castle ParkA new group of local residents has been formed to help improve and maintain Bruce Castle Park. Friends of Bruce Castle Park will be working alongside the Friends of Bruce Castle and one of the key aims of the group is to keep the park clean and tidy.

If you would like to help, the litter picks will take place on the first Sunday of every month starting at the park’s Pavilion at 2pm. The next pick is on Sunday, 6 November 2016.

Stellar House starsResidents of Stellar House, Altair Close and the Lindales who make up the SALB RA, along with Keep Moat and Cllr John Bevan recently carried out a community clean up of a residential space in Altair close. The space had been under used for years and was run down and over grown.

To celebrate all their hard work in bringing this space back into use they arranged a community fun day attended by more than 130 residents.

If you would like to join the SALB RA contact Chanelle Farrell on Chanelle.Farrell@HomesforHaringey.org or call 075 8083 3939.

Bin your litter and help a local charityA new initiative has launched to encourage residents to bin their litter rather than dropping it on the streets – and raise money for good causes at the same time.

On bins around Tottenham you’ll see stickers which say; ‘Bin your litter and help a charity’. The more litter that goes into bins marked with stickers, the larger the sum that will be donated to three local charities; Don’t Forget the Kids, BUBIC and Friends of Tottenham Marshes.

Haringey Council measured levels of litter in bins and on the streets in Tottenham before the campaign was launched and will compare this to levels of rubbish collected over the next three months. Make sure you bin your litter and help a local charity!

New £400 fines for fly-tippingFly-tipping fines have been raised from £80 to £400 in the fight back against the anti-social environmental crime blighting the borough’s streets.

Increasing the Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping to £400 with no early payment option reflects the severity of the offence of dumping unwanted waste in neighbourhoods. Fly-tipping costs Haringey taxpayers £3 million a year and affects all resident’s quality of life.

If you want to report a case of fly-tipping it can be done through My Account, the Our Haringey App or call 020 8489 1000. Full information can be found at www.haringey.gov.uk/report-it

Routes to Work Careers Fair

Our ‘Routes to Work’ campaign helped many residents think seriously about their career options, so much so that we have now developed a Routes to Work careers fair for 14-18 year olds.

Join us on 16 November 2016 at Alexandra Palace for day filled with information, workshops and talks from a host of training providers, employers and education establishments.

Register now to attend the event and for the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win £100 worth of shopping vouchers. Registrations are online only at http://bit.ly/2et7atk

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A new and improved White Hart Lane StationTransport for London (TfL) have approval to redevelop and improve White Hart Lane Station. The station, which is used by 1.3m passengers a year, will be revamped with:

• A new ticket hall located at the centre of the platforms on Love Lane

• An additional entrance providing access to Penshurst Road for the first time

• New lifts delivering step-free access from the street to platform

• Direct access from the new ticket hall to access to platforms.

• A new station forecourt

• New cycle parking, improved CCTV and Legible London wayfinding

TfL are looking to appoint a contractor to carry out the works in early 2017.

Premier Inn opens new £7m hotel in Tottenham HaleA leading UK hotel chain, Premier Inn, has opened a brand new £7m hotel in Tottenham Hale. The new hotel is located on Station Road, N17 9LR.

The hotel has created 35 new jobs inclusive of four apprenticeships. 80% of the new employees at the hotel were previously unemployed and 12 members of staff were recruited through the Tottenham Partnership which comprises of Haringey Council, HALS, Job Centre Plus, CONEL and Tottenham Hotspur.

Save the date for the Winter FestivalSaturday 3 December, 12pm – 6pm, Tottenham Green and Holy Trinity Church

Start your festivities with a bang at the Tottenham Winter Festival. Fabulous food, crafts, messy play and the tree light switch on are just some of the family friendly activities that will be taking place this year.

If you are interested in being part of this year’s event contact Marika on tottenhammkt@gmail.com

Tottenham News, the newsletter from Haringey Council to keep you updated about what’s happening in your community, including new opportunities and facilities.

Tottenham News will tell you about important changes and ways you can get involved in the regeneration of Tottenham. To sign up to our e-Tottenham News visit www.tottenham.london or alternatively contact us on 020 8489 5336 or tottenhamregeneration@haringey.gov.uk

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Don’t miss out on free nursery placesAll 3 and 4 year olds and some 2 year olds in Haringey could have a free place in a nursery, children’s centre, playgroup or childminder for up to 15 hours a week.

If your child is two years old; see if you are eligible for Haringey’s Free for 2s – on the Haringey website at: haringey.gov.uk/freeearlylearning. If your child is 3 or 4 years old you can apply straight to your chosen childcare provider.

For more details, or help with finding a place, go to your nearest Children’s Centre or call customer services on 020 8489 1000.

Support for businesses to thrive in TottenhamThe Opportunity Investment Fund (OIF) is a £3.67m loan fund open to businesses that want to grow and create high quality employment with good opportunities for career progression in Tottenham.

To date, £835k has been loaned out which will create 51 new jobs and deliver 33,000 ft2 of commercial space, but there is £2m still available to lend. So far, the fund has supported an exciting, diverse range of growing businesses – could you be next?

To find out more visit www.tottenham.london/OIF or call 020 8489 2695.

Black History’s Big Ideas: Learning in Womanist WaysFree workshop Tuesday, 1 November 2016 from 6-8pm at N17 Design Studio, 451-453 High Road, N17 6QH.

How does it feel to be older, black and female – with a desire for purposeful learning for the benefit of the wider community? This interactive workshop led by Dr Etienne will explore how black women activists are using their learning to tackle critical concerns in their local communities. The lecture will be followed by questions and open discussion. To register for your free place visit http://bit.ly/2dxXDDc

Time Out Love London Awards 2016 The polls are open! It’s time to vote for the restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and cultural venues in Tottenham that you think deserve a Love London Award.

You can only vote online. Go to www.timeout.com/lovelondon and search for Tottenham. Voting closes on 31 October 2016.

Could you help make your community safer?

We are looking for 20 residents from the Love Lane and Northumberland Park estates (including Stellar House and the surrounding blocks) to become “Safety Champions”. Safety Champions will help build community pride in North Tottenham, helping to make the area a safe place to live and work.

Join us on Thursday 27 October 2016, 163 Park Lane, N17 0HL from 6pm or to find more or contact Natasha Johnson-Ohanaka on Natasha1.Johnson@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 2577.

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