Ayten Guzel - for Enfield

Ayten Guzel

Labour Party Cabinet Member for Housing

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

Council: Enfield

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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.

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Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Panel met to discuss temporary accommodation and homelessness, the housing delivery programme, and training for neighbourhood services. Councillor Nawshad Ali, Chair of the meeting, and the other councillors were scheduled to review the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Panel Work Programme for 2025/26. They were also scheduled to note the dates of future meetings.

November 26, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council meeting scheduled for 12 November 2025 included a recommendation from the Local Auditor, the adoption of the Fairer Enfield Policy, and changes to the council's constitution. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss a treasury management update and a number of motions on topics ranging from green belt protection to support for the armed forces community.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Enfield Council Cabinet meeting on 5 November 2025. The Cabinet approved a number of key decisions, including the Fairer Enfield Policy 2026-30, the Enfield Council Housing Resident Engagement Strategy, and the acquisition of affordable homes at New Avenue Phase 3. They also reviewed the ongoing phased delivery of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhoods project and the Quarter 2 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report.

November 05, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council cabinet convened to discuss key performance indicators, waste management strategies, and financial reports for various council-related entities, including Housing Gateway Limited and Energetik. Councillors approved the North London Joint Waste Strategy for 2025-2040 and noted the progress being made against key priority indicators for Enfield. They also reviewed the outturn positions for Housing Gateway Limited and Energetik.

October 15, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a briefing on the Enfield Council meeting held on 17 September 2025.

September 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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