London Jewish Forum

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This week, I invited the London Jewish Forum and local Jewish leaders from our constituency to join a roundtable in Parliament. It was an opportunity to discuss the deeply concerning rise in antisemitism and how this is impacting the community.

I was grateful to hear their perspective and experiences, and to learn what more I can do to support Southgate and Wood Green’s Jewish community. I will be raising all of their concerns with the police, particularly around safety outside schools.

I stand in solidarity with our local Jewish communities and believe that hope, resilience and unity will always be stronger than hate and fear.

New Southgate Coffee Morning

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This week, I hosted a coffee morning for residents in New Southgate, to discuss their concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour in the local area. We were joined by the police and local councillors.

It was a lovely opportunity to connect with constituents of Southgate and Wood Green and have a real conversation about the issues they care about. These included:

-repeated parking on double yellow lines

-suspected money laundering

-overflowing public bins

In response to the issues raised at the meeting, I have contacted the relevant public bodies and look forward to updating my constituents on the action taken.

If you live in the New Southgate area and want to raise any similar issues, please email me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk.

Road Safety on The Roundway

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I first met my constituent, Abi, in 2024 after her fiancé, Mithun, was tragically killed in a crash on The Roundway. Since then, Abi has been tirelessly campaigning for improved road safety in Haringey.

I joined Abi in her calls for improved safety on our streets in Southgate and Wood Green, and continued to raise this with TfL and Haringey Council to push for change. Abi took this on herself, working with RoadPeace to further her campaign around the language used to discuss collisions. Abi even featured in RoadPeace’s guide for supporting constituents following car crashes.

By continously lobbying TfL and the Council, and even asking the very first question at the Mayor of London’s Question Time, Abi achieved real change in Mithun’s memory and made The Roundway safer for residents, pedestrians, and families. At the end of last year, Haringey Council announced 10 speed limit changes across the borough, including The Roundway.

This month, we met to mark the 20mph speed limit change here on The Roundway – a direct result of Abi’s campaigning. We also discussed further measures that could be taken to improve road safety in our local area, and I will continue to support these efforts.

How she has channelled her grief into action is nothing short of admirable. Well done, Abi.

New Knife Crime Prevention Plan

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Are you concerned about knife crime? Me too.

Watch the video below to find out more about the Government’s new plan to stop re-offending and offer children the foundations to walk away from crime for good.

Meeting with New Southgate Constituents

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Following correspondence from many of my constituents in the area, I organised a public meeting in Bounds Green this evening. It was great to see representatives from the Council, City Hall, and the police join me to listen to constituent concern.

It is always good to meet more constituents of Southgate and Wood Green and hear their views on local issues.

After my follow up sent this morning, I will be raising your concerns and keeping everyone who attended updated. Thank you to everyone who came!

If there is a local issue you are concerned about, please email me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk

Advice for people experiencing homelessness

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If you are experiencing homelessness, or are concerned about someone who is, please read the below.

StreetLink London 

If you or someone else is sleeping on the streets, use StreetLink to make a referral to a local rough sleeping Outreach Team. StreetLink is a national rough sleeper referral site and app, which St Mungo’s help to run in London.   

StreetLink – Connecting people sleeping rough to local services 

Streetlink and outreach teams 

You can contact Streetlink if you’re sleeping rough. Streetlink does not have accommodation. 

Streetlink connects you with local outreach teams. 

Outreach teams can sometimes help you get: 

  • a room in a hostel 
  • emergency housing from the council 
  • a bed in a night shelter or winter shelter 

Outreach workers might come and see you on the streets a few times before they can find you somewhere to stay. 

SWEP – Cold Weather Advice 

Most councils in England have special accommodation help during very cold weather. This is known as the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol or SWEP. 

SWEP accommodation can be in a hostel, night shelter or in a building owned by a community group. Advice and support into longer term accommodation may be available. 

Ask your local council or Streetlink about SWEP if it feels like it is near freezing. 

You do not have to meet immigration, residence or priority need conditions to get SWEP accommodation. 

Haringey Council

Enfield Council

Crime Walkabout

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Following concern from many constituents, I recently wrote to the Council and the Borough Commander about community safety in Enfield.

Last Friday, I organised for the Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil, and Cllr Doug Taylor to join me on a walkabout of Palmers Green with the police.

We spoke to local residents about their concerns and looked at what preventative measures can be put in place to deter drug-dealing, ASB, shoplifting, and fly-tipping.

If you are concerned about crime locally, please contact me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk ✉

Watch here.

RoadPeace Event

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It was a pleasure to catch up with my constituent, Abi, in Parliament today with RoadPeace.

Since her fiancé, Mithun, was tragically killed in a road crash last year, Abi has been tirelessly campaigning for improved road safety on The Roundway and in Southgate and Wood Green.

I am proud to support the fantastic work that Abi has been doing, and it is an honour to be featured in RoadPeace’s new guide for MPs on helping constituents after road death or serious injury.

Well done Abi.

Haringey Rough Sleeping Summit

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Today, it was my pleasure to attend the Haringey Rough Sleeping Summit.

We must continue to listen to those directly affected by this issue, as well as housing and rough sleeping specialists, on what more can be done.

With panels on Women’s Homelessness and Sex Working, Contextualizing Homelessness, NRPF, Young People, and LGBTQ+ experiences, it was great to learn more about these issues.

Thank you to Haringey Council for organising this event and bringing us together for these discussions.

If you are struggling with a housing issue, please contact me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk

Bowes East Residents’ Association Walkabout

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Today, I joined Sarah and Aurora from the Bowes East Residents’ Association on a walkabout of the area.

I am grateful to them for raising their concerns about the area, notably regarding the rain gardens and litter. I have since contacted Enfield Council about these issues.

If you are concerned about a similar issue, please do not hesitate to email me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk