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

North London Hospice Wood Green Shop

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It was a pleasure to cut the ribbon at North London Hospice’s brand new shop in Wood Green today.

Accompanied by a Living Well Centre, this new space will allow North London Hospice to continue their life changing work supporting local families and delivering wellbeing services directly to the community.

If you’re in the area, head down to The Mall to visit them!

Palmers Green Christmas Lights

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Time to get in the Christmas spirit! 🎄

This afternoon, I joined Cllr Doug Taylor and the Mayor of Enfield to turn on the Christmas lights in Palmers Green. The wonderful Christmas tree and festive lights along Green Lanes bring some magic to our high street.

Well done to all the local businesses, stewards, and schools who took part in today’s fantastic event. Merry Christmas everyone!

Tesco Wood Green

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This morning, I had the pleasure of visiting Tesco in Wood Green to meet Omar and Himat! I got to see their Winter Food Collection in action, supporting vulnerable communities here in Southgate and Wood Green.

FareShare are collecting donations in Tesco stores from today until Saturday, before the food is distributed to their network of over 8,000 charities!

Read more about the Winter Food Collection here: Tesco Food Collection – FareShare

Well done all!

Southgate Progressive Synagogue

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It was wonderful to attend Mitzvah Day Tea at the Southgate Progressive Synagogue today. With 301 mitzvahs or ‘good deeds’ done, this was an amazing community effort to support others.

Well done to everyone involved! You can learn more about the day and their upcoming volunteering opportunities here.

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

Visit to Laurel Park School

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Today, I had the pleasure of visiting Laurel Park School and meeting some wonderful students from the Sixth Form.

As well as having a discussion on my role, we talked about their studies and I received a great tour of the building. I always enjoy hearing from young people about their experiences and views on our constituency. Well done Laurel Park!

Arnos Grove Post Office 10 Year Celebration

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I attended a wonderful celebration today at Arnos Grove Post Office to mark 10 years of Murtaza and Erdal Gok as postmasters.

They truly go the extra mile for our community and I was very pleased to thank them for all they do. If you’re in the area, pop in to see Murtaza and Erdal!