The man in charge of managing Haringey’s council housing has resigned this week.

The chairman Homes for Haringey, Keith Jenkins, stepped down on Monday (September 26) after nearly four years on the board.

His resignation comes one month before the company’s AGM is due to take place. No reason has yet been given for Mr Jenkins’ decision.

A board meeting on Tuesday, September 27 was run by vice chairman, Philip Goodwin, and board member Tom McGregor will act as interim head until a replacement is appointed.

Mr Jenkins, who has worked for housing associations and local authorities for more than 30 years, said: “We achieved what I set out to get for HfH, a future. It is for others to realise that. It has been an enormous privilege to be able to make a contribution.”

After serving as a board member from November 2012, Mr Jenkins was appointed chairman in February 2014.

Andrew Billany, managing director of Homes for Haringey said: “Keith’s determination and innovative thinking have been driving forces in how Homes for Haringey has developed over the past few years.  He leaves us in a strong place and I thank him for that.”

Last November, Mr Jenkins involved in a High Court battle with the Haringey Leaseholder’s Association after Homes for Haringey deregistered the group over a lack of an official complaints procedure, reports of infighting, as well as accusations by former members of “intimidation and harassment”.

Although Homes for Haringey won the case, Mr Jenkins was criticised by the judge for his “arrogant” and “high handed” approach.