Haringey Council's Cabinet has reviewed progress on its Corporate Delivery Plan for the 2025/26 financial year, noting key advancements and approving several significant policy updates. The Cabinet met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to discuss the performance update for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.

A significant outcome of this review was the final publication and launch of the Local Outcomes Framework (LOF). Developed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the LOF is a new approach to outcome-based accountability designed to simplify and consolidate local government funding streams. The metrics within the LOF will inform the new Corporate Delivery Plan and performance framework, aligning with the Borough Vision. The new framework is set to come into effect from April 2026, although the public data tool will be released after the local elections.

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Community life in Haringey

The Cabinet also approved several policy updates:

  • Digital Inclusion Policy: This policy aims to ensure all residents can access council services digitally by choice, preventing anyone from being excluded as services transition to digital channels. Its implications include improved economic circumstances, better education and employment prospects, and increased access to housing and welfare services for residents. It also drives efficiency savings for the council.
  • Under-Occupation Policy: Moving to a Smaller Home: This policy aims to clearly set out the Council's commitments and strengthen its offer to residents, helping increase the supply of family-sized homes.
  • Haringey Homelessness Strategy 2026–2027: This strategy was approved following a homelessness review and extensive stakeholder engagement. It outlines how the Council and its partners will deliver the strategy to prevent and relieve homelessness.
  • Revised Scheme of Financial Regulations and Standing Orders for Schools: This update, along with a £25,000 spending limit control for schools in financial difficulty, ensures that controls governing school operations and budget usage are up-to-date and support collaborative efforts to address structural deficits.

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Haringey Council staff

The Local Outcomes Framework (LOF), developed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), represents a new approach to outcome-based accountability and is designed to simplify and consolidate local government funding streams. While the direct impact on service delivery in Haringey is not explicitly detailed, the consolidation aims to streamline funding, which could indirectly lead to more efficient service provision.

The LOF is intended to align with the Borough Vision, which encompasses key components and areas that guide the council's strategic direction.

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Public concerns about dockless bikes

Further details on the Corporate Delivery Plan's performance update for Quarter 3 of the 2025/26 financial year can be found in the Corporate Delivery Plan Performance Update. Additional information on the specific advancements and achievements is available in the Achievements Report.