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.
71 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Equalities Board - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Equalities Board is scheduled to consider reports on voluntary community services and housing inequality in Enfield. The meeting will also review the council's work programme for the upcoming year.
Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to discuss a range of important health and safety matters affecting the borough. Key topics on the agenda include an update on mental health services transformation, a review of the North Middlesex University Hospital's maternity service following recent inspections, and the annual report from the Health and Wellbeing Board. The panel will also receive updates on the measles epidemic in Enfield and performance monitoring from the Safer Stronger Communities Board.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, approving several key strategies and plans. Decisions included the adoption of the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027, the approval of the Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/2027, and the endorsement of the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy. The Cabinet also agreed to the distribution of the Crisis and Resilience Fund and approved an updated Corporate Complaints Policy.
Decisions from Meetings
49 decisions · Page 2 of 10
Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to establish the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) from April 1, 2026, replacing the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments, and to allocate £7.4 million annually for this purpose until March 2029, with delegated authority for certain financial and legal matters.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Meridian Water Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approved the budget of £1.5m for the purchase and adaptation of a property to be used as a complex care home, with 50% funded by borrowing and 50% by a DfE grant, and delegated authority for the purchase, adaptation, and procurement of care services.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Joyce & Snells Contract for Phases 0-1 and Next Steps
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...awarded the main works contract for Phases 0-1 of the Joyce and Snells Estate Regeneration Scheme to Hill Partnership, approved the 5-year development budget, amended the phasing plan to bring Block B forward as Phase 2, contracted HTA Architects for Block B's design, agreed in principle to use CPO powers for Block B's land, and approved the socio-economic benefits strategy for the scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...the Cabinet recommended that Full Council approve the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026/27, including changes to the Minimum Revenue Provision annuity rate and the authorised borrowing limit.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Home Development
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approve the capital funding of up to £1.5m to establish a new Ofsted-registered children's home in Enfield for children with multiple, complex needs resulting from ongoing trauma, including those subject to Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) orders.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 49