Ayten Guzel -  for Enfield

Ayten Guzel

Labour Party Cabinet Member for Housing

Email: Cllr.Ayten.Guzel@enfield.gov.uk

Council: Enfield

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Also Attending, Associate Member, Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Environment & Climate Action Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member, Vice-Chair in the Chair) Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Housing Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Regeneration & Economic Development Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee (Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair in the Chair) Staff Appeals, Appointment And Remuneration Committee (Committee Member) Southbury Ward Forum (Committee Member) Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

106 meetings · Page 1 of 22

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's performance in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the business plan for Housing Gateway Ltd for 2026/27, and proposals for a new selective licensing scheme for private rented housing. The meeting also included a review of the Borough Capital Programme for highways and street scene improvements for 2026/27.

April 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Staff Appeals, Appointment And Remuneration Committee Committee Member

Staff Appeals, Appointment And Remuneration Committee - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 2.30 pm

The Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee of Enfield Council met on Wednesday, 15th April, 2026, to conduct final stage interviews for two senior positions. The committee successfully appointed individuals to the roles of Director of Development and Director of Regeneration.

April 15, 2026, 2:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss and approve several key strategies and plans. Decisions made included the approval of the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027, the adoption of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35, and the approval of the Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/2027. The Cabinet also agreed to the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy and its associated Commissioning Framework, alongside the allocation of funds for the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Enfield convened on Thursday, 26th February 2026, to discuss and set the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside updating the Council's five-year Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). The meeting also covered the proposed Ten-Year Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2035/36, the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and rent setting for 2026/27, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and the review and adoption of the statutory Pay Policy Statement. Additionally, members were scheduled to agree the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27 and address any questions submitted by councillors.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

49 decisions · Page 1 of 10

Council Housing Service Plan 2026/2027

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/27 and the updated Assurance Framework. This decision was made on 11 March 2026. The approved framework includes the launch of a new Council Housing Board.

Recommendations Approved

Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

The Cabinet of Enfield Council approved the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy and Commissioning Framework on 11 March 2026. The decision included approving the strategy and framework, delegating authority for procurement to the Director of Homelessness and Supported Housing, and approving an investment of £648,000 over 12 months.

Recommendations Approved

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

The Cabinet of Enfield Council agreed to approve recommendations for the Crisis and Resilience Fund on 11 March 2026. The Cabinet noted the allocation of £7.4m per year for this fund and agreed to distribute it as detailed in the report. Authority was delegated to the Chief Financial Officer to reallocate funding up to £0.5m between themes and to agree any necessary legal documentation.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Complaints Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

The Leader of the Council approved the updated Corporate Complaints Policy on 11 March 2026. The policy has been updated to align with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's Complaints Handling Code and feedback from the Housing Ombudsman. Stage 2 investigations must now be completed within 20 working days of acknowledgement.

Recommendations Approved

SSCB Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

The Cabinet of Enfield Council approved the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35 on 11 March 2026. The strategy sets out the community safety partnership's approach to preventing and addressing violence against women and girls. The Cabinet noted endorsements of the strategy from the Safer Stronger Communities Board and the Healthy and Safe Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 106

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 49