Haringey's current budget proposals will see the end of free bulky and green waste collections and the closure of one of the recycling centres.
These changes are likely to spell real trouble in this borough. It will inevitably lead to a significant increase in dumping with the poorest areas being hardest hit.
Research has shown that introducing a charge can lead to a drop in demand for collections of 50-75% on previous levels. Fly-tipping will increase as a result.
An alternative approach to introducing a collection charge would be to limit or reduce the number of items accepted for free, and/or the number of free collections allowed per year.
An alternative to closing the recycling centre would be to control who uses the centre and make a small charge as appropriate.
The cabinet meets to decide on this issue in two weeks' time. Whilst the consultation is now closed you can still email the cabinet member responsible (peray.ahmet@haringey.gov.uk) and copy your councillor.
Budget proposals: http://www.haringey.gov.uk/local-democracy/policies-and-strategies/...
Survey (CLOSED 22 JAN): http://www.haringey.gov.uk/survey/budget-2017-18
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We also had community skip days in Haringey which were very popular. They gave people another opportunity to have a clear out and get rid of bulky stuff. They were also very good public relations for the Council and a very obvious way of demonstrating that the Council was on people's side and trying to do something positive about dumping and waste. We also had the Better Haringey campaign and a large programme of investing in new bins, enforcement etc. Sadly those days are gone. It is clear this budget cut has really angered a lot of people and I can see exactly why.
I have had several letters about this and will be speaking to Peray Ahmet, who is the Cabinet member for the Environment about this and to suggest a programme of monitoring the impact and unintended consequences which might emerge.
Zena Brabazon
Cllr, Harringay Ward.
So Park View will go, Western Road will stay, all proposed charges will likely go ahead.
"I am not aware of any proposal to close Western Road recycling centre. My understanding was that the Park View Road one was under threat, and that the Western Road one would be the only one in the borough.
On the charge for bulky waste collections, we are having to make a number of very unpalatable budget decisions at the moment, owing to the cut in government funding to local authorities, and although unpleasant, when faced with the difficulties we have in funding Adult Social Care, Children’s social services and homelessness, we do have to present a balanced budget and this, although unpleasant, is one that I am afraid we probably have to do."
Yes, it's the Park View one they're wanting to close down.
Sorry, yes, this was the reply from my local Councillor.
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