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Peray Ahmet

@perayahmet.bsky.social
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Leader of Haringey Council. Councillor for Noel Park. Trade unionist. Casework enquiries to: peray.ahmet@haringey.gov.uk

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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Following a meeting with representatives from our Muslim communities in Haringey, Bibi Khan and I have written to the Foreign Secretary calling for: - Recognition of a Palestinian state - An end to arms sales to Israel Our communities are urging the government to step up
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Alan D 🚩🏳️‍🌈💚 @aland66.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Great day at Russell Park for the third annual Noel Park festival. From the residents, by the residents for the residents and chuffed to again be asked to be Compère and great to be joined our local resident Mayor of Haringey and council leader @perayahmet.bsky.social
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
W/ friends and fellow cllrs at Wightman Road mosque this afternoon for their Grand Bizarre, helping to raise funds for the children of Gaza. Great community spirit as ever. Thank you to Bibi and LCIS for inviting us and giving us the opportunity to donate to such a worthy cause.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
W/ my wonderful friend and neighbour Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley for a visit to the Hackney museum to see the pop up exhibition exploring the experiences of the Turkish diaspora working in the rag trade. I promised to send a pic of my mum on her industrial sewing machine!
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Popped along to Broadwater Farm to support these wonderful folk raising money for Tottenham projects, by abseiling off a 19 block building! -Raza Sana street gym -Project 2020  -Haringey Play Association  -Moselle Community Project Please donate 👇🏼 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ach
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Active Change Haringey
Creating a fund for our younger and older communities across Tottenham
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Exactly this.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Thinking of you all today ❤️
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Important amendment to the Assisted Dying Bill put forward by Adam Jogee MP 👇🏼 @adamjogee.bsky.social
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Emily Arkell @emilyarkell.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
'We have come together to use our collective voice to make the case for fairer funding' Haringey Council Leader @perayahmet.bsky.social has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves & Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner urging the Government to address funding shortfalls. bit.ly/4jKEz1W
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Eid Mubarak to my friends, family and all of those who are celebrating today, including our wonderful Muslim community in Haringey. Hope you have a joyous peaceful day with friends and loved ones. Kurban Bayraminiz kutlu olsun. #EidAlAdha #EidMubarak
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Fantastic news
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
At the Alevi Cultural Centre & Cemevi for the launch of the 13th Alevi Festival. Poignant speeches reminding us of the current issues that exist across the whole of the Middle East and the history of struggle for the Alevi people, which persist to this day.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
#TeamNoelPark out on the Noel Park estate today. Lots of casework picked up, if you didn’t see us and have any queries to raise please get in touch: peray.ahmet@haringey.gov.uk We are here to listen!
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Tottenham Hotspur brought it home!!! 🏆 Well done to Daniel, Donna, Ange and the players for this magnificent win. The celebrations yesterday were amazing and we had a brilliant time, along with the whole of Tottenham 🎉 #EuropaLeagueWinners #Tottenham
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@HaringeyWelcome @haringeywelcome.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Today Haringey Welcome jointly signed a letter to Home Secretary @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social together with the Leader of @haringey.gov.uk , @perayahmet.bsky.social ...
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Emily Arkell @emilyarkell.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
An important message here from @perayahmet.bsky.social & @haringeywelcome.bsky.social Haringey is a welcoming and tolerant borough which celebrates diversity and derives its strength from it
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
There is no denying that Hamas are horrific and that the hostages should be released immediately, but this does not justify what is happening now. Not even close. The world is watching and praying for an end to this awful situation.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Thank you for inviting me to the launch of the pond and Postcode Gardener at Haringey Learning Partnership @HaringeyLP this afternoon. A beautiful new space designed and developed with young people. Always good to see Milo too! 🐶
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...?
newstatesman.com
Why Labour shouldn’t shift right
The answer to these bruising election results is to govern as the party of social democracy.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Let us be honest about the actual facts, especially in response to those seeking to cause division. ‘Most grooming gang offences carried out by white men, police chiefs say’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/elon...
independent.co.uk
Most grooming gang offences carried out by white men, police chiefs say
Elon Musk has used his platform X to wage an online campaign against the government over the issue of grooming gangs.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I’m the daughter of Turkish Cypriot immigrants. I grew up in a working class family and am now the leader of Haringey Council, a place I was born and raised. I’m not an influential voice, but here goes… immigration is not the problem. Lack of hope is. Stop stoking the fire.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Productive conversation w/ Phil Stevens from Disability Action Haringey on the governments proposed changes to welfare and the potential negative impact on the disabled community in Haringey. We share these concerns and will ensure that we continue to listen and advocate in support of the community
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Great to welcome the youth council from Noel Park primary school today. Some very tough questions for Andy, Zena and myself on all matters ranging from the climate emergency to politics and our motivations for doing what we do. Thank you to their wonderful teacher Mr Rasit for arranging it.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
It was wonderful to welcome Sue Gray, Baroness of Tottenham to Bruce Grove youth centre today to meet some of our wonderful Haringey team and young people. She is an example of what Tottenham people can and do achieve! A Tottenham woman in every sense of the word 💪🏼
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Condolences to Catholics across the world who are mourning his loss 🙏🏼
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
My surgery will not be running tomorrow, due to the fact that Wood Green library will be closed. If you have any casework please email me: peray.ahmet@haringey.gov.uk Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/03/2025
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I’d like to send my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Eid in London and around the world.
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan shares a message for Eid al Fitr
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Eid Mubarak to my family, friends and all of those in Haringey and beyond who are celebrating today. Hope those living under challenging circumstances, who are unable to celebrate today, find some peace and hope very soon. Bayraminiz kutlu olsun. #EidMubarak
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers out there, including my own, who is currently enjoying the sun in Cyprus ☀️ Let’s also spare a thought for those who for their own reasons find today very difficult 💔 We see you ❤️
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Another sunny day in St Ann’s Ward. We’ve been out this morning and afternoon speaking to residents about: ✅ 150+ New Council Homes at St Ann’s Hospital Site ✅ Investment in Chestnuts + Downhills Park ✅ New Cycle Hangers for Cornwall Rd, Rowley Rd + Woodlands Park Road
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Ramadan Mubarak to family, friends & all of those in Haringey and around the world who begin their fast. I know many will be taking this time to reflect about those who will be fasting whilst experiencing hardship and suffering in our world 1/2
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Had a HIV test at Chestnuts community centre as part of National HIV Testing Week. A simple finger prick and results in 5 minutes. Get tested: startswithme.org.uk
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Nothing but praise for the brilliant Sonja & all the wonderful women who pulled together the launch of Women’s History Month at Chestnuts community centre. The theme is ‘accelerate action’, through supporting each other we can definitely put more words into action 💪🏼
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Upcoming by election in St Ann’s ward. We had large teams out in the morning and afternoon yesterday. Residents really pleased with: ✅ Investment in Chestnuts Park ✅ Improvements to Local School Buildings ✅ New Trees + Street Lighting ✅ New Council Homes #TeamHaringey 🌹
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Ajda Ovat @ajdaovat.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
The fantastic, cross-borough partnership work & progress taking place across Haringey & Enfield as part of the 'Clear, Hold, Build' project was showcased to the Met Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley. Haringey Council leader @perayahmet.bsky.social & I met Sir Mark on his tour of the scheme.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
…St Ann’s, Bruce Castle, Northumberland Park and Crouch End. Please get in touch if you want to talk to us directly: info@haringeylabour.org.uk #TeamHaringey 🌹 2/2
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
#TeamHaringey 🌹have been out today talking to residents all across Haringey We don’t wait until election time to talk to our communities and listen to what they have to say. Teams were out in Stroud Green, Tottenham Central, White Hart Lane, West Green… 1/2
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
It was an absolute privilege to join friends and colleagues in Muswell Hill tonight for the sixth night Chanukah celebration. Some wonderful words from Rabbi Boruch ‘let us each be the light to brighten the darkness’. Happy Chanukah 🕎
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🎄🎄 Love from the original Rebel Borough ❤️
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
My last Noel Park Cllr surgery for 2024. Thank you to the brilliant Bev for all the support and the expert housing knowledge! If you were unable to come to the surgery today and have issues to raise, please get in touch: peray.ahmet@haringey.gov.uk
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
We had a wonderful few hours wrapping presents on Broadwater Farm yesterday 🎁 🎄 Thank you to David from Wheely Tots and all the volunteers that were prepping for today’s big lunch. Big shout out to B & Q Tottenham and all of those who gave so generously ❤️
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Went to the Paddington experience in County Hall yesterday. It is wonderful for kids and adults alike! Simple but beautiful message for everyone ‘Mrs Brown says that in London everyone is different and that means anyone can fit in’ ❤️❤️❤️
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Ajda Ovat @ajdaovat.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Joined by Haringey Council Leader @perayahmet.bsky.social, Mayor of Haringey & Cllr John Bevan at another amazing Christmas celebration organised by the brilliant Project 2020 team in Northumberland Park. Heartwarming to see the children’s smiles when receiving gifts from Santa ❤️🎁🎄
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Ajda Ovat @ajdaovat.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
'We made a strong plea for the centre to be re-opened as quickly as possible & welcome the news that the police have now vacated the premises' Leader @perayahmet.bsky.social & myself have issued an updated joint statement on the Kurdish Community Centre. 👉🏽 bit.ly/3Bi4rSy
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 04/12/2024
Impressive stats from the Haringey LTNs 💚 👏👏 @mikehakata.bsky.social @perayahmet.bsky.social
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Bruce Grove Christmas light switch ons, with David Lammy MP and Tottenham legend Gary Mabbutt, plus the really important people, the children and their families ❤️🎄
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Celebrating our exceptional Haringey staff at the Think Haringey First awards on Thursday night. Big congratulations to the very brilliant Elvan Asutay who won Officer of the Year and to the Mental Health Professionals team who won Team of the Year. So very well deserved! 🙏🏼
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Topping out at Ashley road in Tottenham Hale this week where we are track to build 272 council homes at council rents by April 2025. This is part of our wider ambitious programme to build over 3k by 2031.
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
It was fantastic to welcome the Deputy Mayor for Environment @metecoban92.bsky.social to Railway Fields in Haringey this week. We planted a tree and met lots of wonderful TCV volunteers, some of who have been volunteering for over 20 years! 🌳
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Peray Ahmet @perayahmet.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
'This is a sensitive issue for many of you, and our top priority is to ensure that you feel safe & are supported' Joint statement from me & Cabinet Member for Communities @ajdaovat.bsky.social on the closure of the Kurdish Community Centre. new.haringey.gov.uk/news/2024112...
new.haringey.gov.uk
Joint statement - Kurdish Community Centre | Haringey Council
Haringey Council Leader, Cllr Peray Ahmet and Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Ajda Ovat, have issued a joint statement on the closure of the Kurdish Community Centre.
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