Chris James
Email: Cllr.Chris.James@enfield.gov.uk
Council: Enfield
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd 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, housing initiatives, and capital investment in highways and street scene improvements. The meeting agenda included a review of the Quarter 3 2025/26 performance report, the Housing Gateway Ltd business plan for 2026/27, and proposals for a new selective licensing scheme for private rented housing. Additionally, the Cabinet was scheduled to consider the Borough Capital Programme for highways and street scene maintenance for 2026/27.
Equalities Board - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Equalities Board of Enfield Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the council's commissioning of voluntary community services and an update on work to reduce housing inequalities. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the board's work programme.
Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel met on 18 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical health and safety issues affecting Enfield residents. Key topics included an update on mental health service transformation by the North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT), a review of North Middlesex University Hospital's maternity services following recent inspections, and an assessment of the ongoing measles epidemic in the borough. The panel also received an update on community safety performance and the annual report from the Health and Wellbeing Board.
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.
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: 102
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 49