Chris James -  for Enfield

Chris James

Labour Party Associate Cabinet Member (Enfield West)

Email: Cllr.Chris.James@enfield.gov.uk

Council: Enfield

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: (Committee Member) Cabinet (Associate Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Committee Corporate Parenting Group (Committee Member) Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel Palmers Green Ward Forum (Committee Member) Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Equalities Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Committee Member

Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector - Friday, 30th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 30, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Enfield convened on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, with a packed agenda that included discussions on the council tax base, various motions proposed by councillors, and responses to questions from elected members. The meeting also covered the minutes of the previous meeting and opposition business.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including a significant environmental project, the disposal of council property, and the council's performance. The meeting agenda included a review of the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report, the Enfield Chase Landscape Recovery Project, and the disposal of surplus property at New Cottage Farm.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Corporate Parenting Group Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 pm

December 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

30 decisions · Page 4 of 6

Council Housing Asset Management Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the approval of the Council Housing Asset Management Strategy 2025-2029 and to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to agree on an annual investment program for Council Housing in accordance with the approved strategy.

Recommendations Approved

A Digital Data and Artififical Intelligence Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to agree to the Council-wide Digital and Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, promoting the Council’s Plan 2023-26, delivering accessible and improved services, and supporting the Council’s Workforce Strategy, and to note that Digital Services will develop a Council-wide digital and data and artificial intelligence delivery plan and roadmap for incorporation into the Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/27 and beyond.

Recommendations Approved

Traveller Local Plan Regulation 19

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...the Cabinet agreed to recommend to Full Council the approval for public consultation on the Proposed Submission Traveller Local Plan, Integrated Impact Assessment, and Habitats Regulation Assessment, and to note the Equality Impact Assessment, delegating authority for minor amendments and consultation commencement to the Executive Director of Environment and Communities in consultation with the Leader of the Council, and authorizing officers to submit the plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination following the consultation period.

Recommendations Approved

Long Leasing Funding - Capital Drawdown

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to facilitate the leasing of properties for temporary accommodation in 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Cabinet approved the drawdown of £309,239,680 from the £660m Temporary Accommodation capital budget.

Recommendations Approved

Joyce and Snells Compulsory Purchase

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to approve the use of compulsory purchase order powers to acquire land and rights, including Wadham House, for housing purposes, enabling its demolition and the construction of new housing accommodation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 30