Mike Hakata

Tributes pour in as Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar dies The Labour councillor for Lozells is remembered for his passion for the community and the environment.

This is such sad news. Waseem was a fearless trailblazer and incredibly generous with his time and insights. A great loss

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

After nearly eight years as an elected ward councillor for both St Ann’s and Hermitage and Gardens wards, and four years as Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Climate Emergency at Haringey Council, I've decided to step down from elected office.

Today I joined a cross-party delegation to deliver a letter to the government from over 500 councillors and local leaders calling for a climate and nature duty for local government with @uk100.org and @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social

Exciting to see our ads for our North London Repair Voucher Scheme in all their glory!

The trial scheme offers residents up to 50% off the cost of repair for household electrical & electronic items at participating #repair shops.

Get your voucher / sign up your business to take part
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We call it "the circular economy" today, but one day we'll just know it as "the economy".
The way things always used to work, but better!
Products and services built for quality and made to last.

Great to join this vibrant Sustainable Resources APPG panel discussion in the Lords today.

So excited to cut the cable at the launch of the Fixing Factory at Florentina Village. What a way to celebrate Circular Economy Week!
Our take-make-waste culture is unsustainable. It also costs the Earth. Literally.
Watch out for further comms - get involved!

How can we get high streets buzzing, foster local pride & deliver resilient growth across the UK?

Building a circular economy is the answer ♻️

Ahead of govt's Circular Economy Strategy, @werahobhouse.org.uk & @relondon.bsky.social hosted businesses and community projects championing this agenda

Fantastic way to kick off Circular Economy week, an event that showcased some inspiring innovators in sustainable business. It's been a rollercoaster, can't believe it's already a week ago!
An economy that's thriving is one filled with ideas, and that's what a green and circular economy offers.

Great to be at the @environmentappg.bsky.social & @relondon.bsky.social event showcasing some great circular businesses - there’s so much to do on repair, reuse & re manufacturing!

The Haringey Community Carbon Fun has supported 36 community-led and managed sustainability projects so far. It's all about empowering people to make their carbon reduction projects happen.

💻 Join our online Q&A and ask any questions.

📅 Mon 20 October, 6:30pm

▶️ Reserve your spot: bit.ly/3W8tMoN

The Kerbside Strategy consultation is open now. We want to hear from anyone who cares about the future of our streets. Your input will shape the final strategy.
Because here's the thing: this space belongs to all of us. It's time we designed it that way.
Share your ideas here: bit.ly/3W7fFjJ

Katherine on bike on C9 cycle lane

There are so many dynamic, progressive and determined women working in the climate and active travel space. It's a privilege to know them and have had the opportunity to sit down and chat
Katherine Dunne — Women Changemakers Leading the Climate Revolution
medium.com/p/katherine-du…

With photographer, Arpita, publisher, Alexandra, Black Rootz cultivator, Pamela, Haringey Council’s Mike (Climate) and Ajda (Food)

Thrilled to celebrate #WeFeedTheUK at Wolves Lane! Local food practices maximise value for people, communities, economies & environments. Haringey’s Black Rootz project shows how community farms deliver food justice wefeedtheuk.org/story/food-justice-served-fresh-from-community-farms/ 🌱

Vision Zero- Travel Safe, Save Lives

Members of London Road Safety Committee AGM group photo

Committee discussion

London's updated #VisionZero plan shows 20mph zones cut child road deaths by 75% & overall casualties by 34%. But with 110 people still killed on our roads last year, we need urgent action on safe speeds & street design. The data is clear - let's act on it. 🚸

Fantastic to see @FerryLaneN17 leading the way in waste prevention! Today they were recognised at EcoPark House for their outstanding work in the @connectNLWA In the Know programme - showing how north London schools can make a real difference. Proud of our Haringey schools!💚♻️

Our Climate Partnership meeting reinforced the fact that individual agency, when networked with others, becomes our most powerful tool.

Real change happens when communities don't just have a seat at the table - they help build it.

Our next Haringey Climate Partnership meeting - Wed 9 July, 6.30-8.30pm at Alexandra House, N22!

Let's shape our Local Nature Recovery Strategy, single-use plastics & new Borough Vision's Call to Action on greener choices, together.

Register: tickettailor.com/events/eventsharingeycouncil/1739271

Haringey Architecture Ride – Haringey Cycling Campaign Join us on Saturday 5th July at 10am for a 12-mile marshalled cycle ride exploring architectural highlights across Haringey.

Want to know more about your borough's built infrasturcture? Come along on our architecture ride this Saturday starting at Blue House Yard haringeycyclists.org/events/harin... #communityride #architecture

50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath

50 reasons to want more walkable cities.

Inspiring evening & powerful voices on climate justice - from Caterina @c40cities.bsky.social on city leadership,
@kuminaidoo.bsky.social on the Fossil Fuel NP Treaty,
@metecoban92.bsky.social on London's green revolution. Key message: climate action must centre equity & community power. 🌍

A positive, change-focused chat with Ruth from ⁦
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social and Pollution Officer, Edward, about the critical need to clean the air we breathe. Just one of the great connections at the #GoGreen Eco Health and Wellness Fair
Have your say:
haringeyairquality.commonplace.is

We can learn so much from older generations who embedded repair and reuse into the fabric of their lives.
#GoGreenEcoFestival #CircularEconomy

Grassroots climate action in the heart of our community. So good to join the Go Green Eco Health and Wellness fair.
Positivity and action at a local level

This is what the Haringey Deal looks like in action

Thanks to Cllr Seema Chandwani & @mikehakata.bsky.social for listening to residents & their solutions & for taking swift & prompt action to improve safety at Bounds Green junction inc. a commitment to a yellow box junction & 20mph limit

Not long to go now until Bounds Green residents safety will be improved with a new yellow box junction and a 20mph speed limit on Bounds Green Road thanks to Cllrs Seema Chandwanu & @mikehakata.bsky.social 🙌🏻

Dad and his 2 kids cycling along a motor traffic-free residential road

Another day in the St Ann's LTN
#StreetsForPeople
♥️

dozens of kids cheering with their bikes in Lordship Rec

So many kids celebrating in the joy and freedom of cycling! Great for health, great for confidence. We're determined to make the borough safe enough for every child to join in and share the joy!

People I see on e-bikes:
- Seniors staying active and living their best life.
- Moms, dads and kids actually enjoying the school run.
- People getting groceries or running errands
- Service workers commuting on an affordable vehicle

“E-bikes aren’t cheating. They’re winning.” - @pflax1.bsky.social

Incredible weekend collection! Dozens of bikes donated to transform refugees' lives. When living on just £8.86 per week and unable to work, these bikes are far more than transport—they're freedom from isolation, dignity amid uncertainty, and hope when it's needed most

🚲 Give a bike, change a life! The Bike Project is collecting unwanted bicycles this Saturday. Each donated bike helps a refugee overcome transport poverty and rebuild their life with dignity and independence. Donate your unused bike and support this vital cause!