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Hornsey Ward: Keeping You Informed, Connected, Involved

Welcome to Hornsey!
Welcome to the Hornsey Ward blog run by your local Councillors, Dana Carlin, Elin Weston and Adam Small.
We will keep you updated with all our activities, our plans for Hornsey,
and share news related to the Council.
Who are your Hornsey Councillors?
You are represented by three Labour Councillors in Hornsey.

Dana Carlin
Hornsey Councillor
First elected as a Councillor for Hornsey in 2018, Dana also serves Haringey as the Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services.

Elin Weston
Hornsey Councillor
First elected as a Councillor for Hornsey in 2014, Elin also serves as the Chief Whip.

Adam Small
Hornsey Councillor
Adam was elected as a Councillor for Hornsey in July 2024, He is a member of the Audit and Licensing Committee.
When can I speak with Councillors?
We hold surgeries for residents every month. Check out the details below:
1st Saturday of each month
11am to 12pm
3rd Saturday of each month
11am to 12pm
3rd Saturday of alternate months
12:15pm to 1:15pm
Check out updates from Hornsey Councillors below:


🎉🚸 Big News for Hornsey: Priory Road is NOW 20mph! 🚸🎉
After a year of campaigning, countless emails from residents, site visits, council questions and meetings with Cabinet Members and the Highways team… we’re absolutely delighted to share that Priory Road has officially been reduced from 30mph to 20mph — effective this week! 🙌💚 This change has been a major priority for residents living on Priory Road and the surrounding streets. So many of you have spoken to us about dangerous speeds, near-misses, and several serious incid

Councillor Adam Small
Dec 7, 20251 min read


🚦 Tackling Speeding on Nightingale Lane & Rectory Gardens
We know that speeding on our residential roads is a major concern for many of you, and we want to thank all the residents who’ve been in touch — especially those living on and around Nightingale Lane and Rectory Gardens . Your reports, emails and conversations with us have been vital in pushing this forward. 🙏 We’re really pleased to let you know that we have now secured formal speeding assessments for both streets. 🚗💨📊 These assessments will allow the council to colle

Hornsey Councillors
Dec 7, 20251 min read


🛍️❤️ Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Hornsey
I loved getting out and celebrating Small Business Saturday across Hornsey this weekend — a great chance to support the brilliant independent shops, cafés and traders that make our area so special. 🙌🏼 I started with a delicious lunch at Els Olive Café 🫒 (highly recommend the börek!), swung by Middle Lane Market for a festive mince pie 🥧, and then headed to FreshFields to pick up bread for dinner 🥘. And a big shout-out to more of Hornsey’s fantastic local businesses an

Councillor Adam Small
Dec 6, 20251 min read


🌱 Planting the Penstock Tunnel Wildflower Meadow 🌸
I was delighted to join young people from St Paul’s Primary School this week, who worked with TCV to sow the first seeds for a brand-new wildflower meadow at the entrance to the Penstock Tunnel . The enthusiasm and energy from the children were infectious — they really threw themselves into the planting! Alongside Cllr Peray Ahmet and Cllr Ruth Gordon , we also helped plant the new informal play area , which will bring colour, nature and life to this much-loved walking ro

Elin Weston
Dec 2, 20251 min read


🚮 Behind the Scenes at Haringey’s Waste Depot
This week I visited Haringey and Veolia's waste depot in the far corner of the borough with fellow Councillors and our Cabinet member for Waste, Cllr Seema Chandwani to see how our waste and recycling services operate day to day. When you ask residents what they most expect from the Council, the answer is often simple: collect the bins on time — and I’m proud that Haringey has a strong record on this. 💪🏼 It was brilliant to meet the team at the depot and see how the magic

Councillor Adam Small
Nov 30, 20251 min read


🌳🌼 New Trees for Priory Park’s Revamped Playground
We had a fantastic time in Priory Park this week, planting new trees as part of the park’s ongoing regeneration. With the upgraded playground now open and already being enjoyed by families across Hornsey, this next phase brings even more life, shade and nature into the space. Cllr Dana Carlin and Cllr Adam Small joined local children — and the brilliant council tree team (thank you Dan and Anne!) — to plant a series of new trees around the playground 🌱🙌🏼. These trees wi

Hornsey Councillors
Nov 29, 20251 min read


🚸 Keeping Our Streets Safe: Rokesly Avenue Update
Thank you to everyone on Rokesly Avenue who took part in our road safety and speeding survey earlier this year. We had over 30 responses from 28 households , and the message was: speeding and unsafe driving are major concerns for residents. Your feedback paints a worrying picture. Only 10% of respondents feel the road is consistently safe, while 90% say it is safe only sometimes — or not at all. Many residents reported witnessing drivers travelling well above 20mph , parti

Hornsey Councillors
Nov 28, 20252 min read


🚶♀️💜 Walk for Women in Haringey
This week I was proud to join the Haringey Walk for Women — a powerful and inspiring event bringing our community together to stand against violence against women and girls (VAWG) . It was moving to walk alongside residents, campaigners, local organisations and colleagues, all united in calling for safety, respect and equality for every woman and girl in our borough 💜. These events matter. They show that as a community we are not willing to stay silent, look away or accept

Councillor Adam Small
Nov 26, 20251 min read


🚗🔄 Estate Parking Consultation – Changes Coming to Hornsey
The Council is updating the way estate parking is managed across Haringey. The current system is more than 20 years old and no longer works effectively — especially as national legislation has changed and privately-managed enforcement is no longer fit for purpose. A new, modernised scheme is now being proposed, and Hornsey estates will be part of Phase 4 of the consultation , running from 10 November to 15 December 2025 . This is your chance to help shape how parking works

Hornsey Councillors
Nov 22, 20252 min read


🏘️🧰 Estate Inspections & Tackling Fly-Tipping Across Hornsey
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been out on a series of estate inspections with council officers and local residents, visiting a number of blocks across the ward — including Chasewater, Elgar, Tennyson, Moore, Audley and Harvey . These walkabouts are an important way for us to see issues first-hand and make sure nothing gets missed. Together, we picked up a wide range of repairs and maintenance concerns, including: 🔧 fixing broken lights and communal fixtures 🧹 improved cle

Councillor Adam Small
Nov 21, 20252 min read


🌺 Remembrance Sunday in Hornsey and Wood Green
Remembrance Sunday is always an important and reflective day. We were honoured to represent Hornsey at several services across the borough where we could pay our respects to those from Hornsey who gave their lives so we could enjoy the freedoms we too often take for granted. We began the morning at the Hornsey War Memorial on Park Road , where we laid a wreath on behalf of Haringey Labour , alongside our Hornsey and Friern Barnet MP Catherine West. It was a dignified and tho

Hornsey Councillors
Nov 9, 20251 min read


🏛️ Strengthening Scrutiny: Learning, Listening and Doing the Job Well
Earlier this year, I was elected as Chair of Haringey’s Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel , as well as joining the borough’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee . It’s a big responsibility, and I’m determined to do the job properly. Scrutiny isn’t always the most visible part of what councillors do, but it’s where we can make a real difference — by asking tough but fair questions, challenging the evidence, and pushing for better outcomes for residents across Hornse

Councillor Adam Small
Oct 6, 20251 min read


🚗⚡ Have Your Say: Kerbside & Electric Vehicle Strategy Consultations
Haringey is beginning an exciting piece of work to reimagine our streets — making them safer, greener, and more sustainable for everyone. Following Cabinet approval in July 2025, we’re now launching engagement on the draft Kerbside Strategy and Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy . From Monday 6 October , residents, stakeholders, community groups and councillors will all be invited to help shape the future of how our streets are used 🛣️🌱. Your feedback will play a central role

Hornsey Councillors
Oct 2, 20251 min read


🏘️📘 Haringey’s Draft Local Plan — What It Means for Hornsey
The council has now published the Draft Local Plan , setting out a long-term vision for how Haringey will grow and evolve over the next decade and beyond. This includes a dedicated section for Hornsey , based on what residents told us during the earlier “First Steps” engagement in 2020/2021. It’s important to say that the Draft Local Plan does not mean development is being approved or that the council is actively bringing these sites forward. Instead, the Plan sets out a fra

Hornsey Councillors
Oct 2, 20252 min read


🏘️ Tottenham Lane: Working Towards a Joined-Up Plan
We recently met with Cabinet Member Cllr Ruth Gordon and council officers for a site visit along Tottenham Lane to look at several projects currently underway or being planned for the area. It was a really helpful opportunity to see everything on the ground and talk through how these pieces can fit together. There are a number of improvements in progress, including: the proposed redevelopment of the Lotus site plans for a cycle lane on Tottenham Lane finishing works around

Hornsey Councillors
Sep 30, 20252 min read


🚶♀️ Safer, Smoother Pavements on Nightingale Lane
We’re really pleased to share that the damaged pavement outside the Garage on Nightingale Lane has now been fully replaced — and it’s already making a big difference for local residents. This section of pavement had become a serious accessibility problem , especially for: disabled residents wheelchair users families with prams anyone trying to cross the entrance safely Thanks to residents raising concerns with us, we pushed for urgent action. The works have now been complete

Councillor Adam Small
Sep 21, 20251 min read


🍂 Hornsey Councillors – September Update
Hornsey Councillors September Newsletter

Hornsey Councillors
Sep 19, 20253 min read


🏘 Housing Service Estate Drop-In – Campsbourne
Campsbourne Estate Drop In Details

Councillor Adam Small
Sep 18, 20251 min read


🚦 Safer Junction at Chestnut Avenue & Middle Lane
After years of requests from residents, we’re pleased to share that we’ve made important safety improvements at the junction of Chestnut...

Hornsey Councillors
Sep 14, 20251 min read


🗣️ Have Your Say: Tackling ASB & Supporting Good Neighbourhoods
We’re currently consulting on two related policies aimed at making Haringey’s neighbourhoods safer, stronger, and more harmonious. This...

Hornsey Councillors
Sep 12, 20251 min read


🚲 Penstock Tunnel Reopens – Safer, Greener & More Welcoming 🌿
🚲 Penstock Tunnel Reopens

Councillor Adam Small
Sep 6, 20252 min read
🚫 North Eight Licence Revoked – Update for Residents
North Eight Licence Revoked – Update for Residents

Councillor Adam Small
Aug 31, 20252 min read


🏠 Council Housing Updates – Surveys & Repairs Review
We wanted to share two important updates on council housing in Haringey — one about home surveys starting this autumn, and another on the Resident Advisory Panel’s review of the repairs service.

Hornsey Councillors
Aug 30, 20252 min read


🌳 Priory Park: Upgraded Playground Now Open! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that the children’s playground in Priory Park has had a big revamp — and it’s already buzzing with families!

Hornsey Councillors
Jul 26, 20252 min read


🌞 Summer Fun and a Bright Start for Young Families: Two Big Updates from Haringey
We’re excited to share two important updates from Haringey Council that we think many of you will want to know about — especially if you...

Hornsey Councillors
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Road Safety in Hornsey
We know how important road safety is to residents in Hornsey — and nowhere has this been clearer than on Rokesly Avenue . We were out...

Hornsey Councillors
Jun 15, 20253 min read


New Secure Bike Storage Coming to Hornsey — Have Your Say!
We know that many Hornsey residents love to cycle — it’s great for our health, helps tackle congestion, and cuts air pollution. But for...

Hornsey Councillors
Jun 9, 20252 min read


E-Bikes in Hornsey: Convenience vs. Chaos?
If you’ve walked around Hornsey recently, you’ve probably spotted the bright green Lime bikes dotted across our streets — and in many...

Councillor Adam Small
May 31, 20253 min read


From Sandpit to Zipwire – Priory Park Playground Gets a Boost
We’re thrilled to share that, after months of planning, consultation and hard work, Priory Park playground is getting a major upgrade – and it’s happening this summer!

Hornsey Councillors
May 16, 20252 min read


What You Might Be Missing: Council Tax, Benefits and Energy Support
We know that right now, many residents across Hornsey and Haringey are feeling the squeeze. Whether it’s understanding your Council Tax...

Councillor Adam Small
Apr 22, 20252 min read


A Safer, Cleaner, Greener School Run: Have Your Say on the Proposed School Street at Hornsey School for Girls
Have your say on the proposed School Street at Hornsey School for Girls

Hornsey Councillors
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Breaking Bread, Building Bonds: A Community Iftar on the Campsbourne Estate
Cllr Small joined the community Iftar on the Campsbourne Estate.

Councillor Adam Small
Mar 24, 20251 min read


Who’s Your Haringey Hero? Let’s Celebrate Them Together
Nominations are now open for Haringey Hero Awards.

Hornsey Councillors
Mar 21, 20251 min read


Licensing Review for the Hornsey Tavern (North Eight)
Update on the licensing review of Hornsey Tavern.

Councillor Adam Small
Mar 21, 20251 min read


A Visit to Hornsey’s Historic Heart – St Mary’s Church Tower
An update on Cllr Small's recent visit to St Mary's Church Tower.

Councillor Adam Small
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Come and Meet Your Hornsey Councillors This Saturday!
We’re holding our next councillor surgeries this Saturday, 15th March, and we’d love to hear from you!

Hornsey Councillors
Mar 9, 20251 min read


A New Home in Need of a Name – We Need Your Ideas!
Find out more information about the new council homes on Boyton Close and help us brainstorm for new name ideas.

Councillor Adam Small
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Addressing Hornsey’s Flooding Challenges: Updates on Boyton Road and Rectory Gardens SuDS💧
Updates on our work to tackle flooding in Hornsey and Haringey.

Councillor Adam Small
Mar 4, 20253 min read


Haringey Youth Justice Service Rated ‘Good’ – A Win for Young People and Our Community
I’m proud to share some fantastic news for our borough—Haringey’s Youth Justice Service (YJS) has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating, with Outstan

Councillor Adam Small
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Have Your Say on the Lotus Building Proposal
A new proposal for The Lotus Building has been submitted with plans for new student housing, commercial space, and public realm improvements

Councillor Adam Small
Feb 23, 20251 min read


What support can I get from Haringey Council?
A handy explainer of the help on offer from Haringey Council and ways to check you're receiving what you are entitled to.

Councillor Adam Small
Feb 17, 20253 min read

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