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 5 of 6

2025/26 Quarter 1 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report

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

...to note the final General Fund revenue outturn for 2024/25, the Quarter 1 2025/26 General Fund net revenue forecast adverse variance, progress on savings, the impact on the Council’s reserves, the forecast in-year overspend on the Dedicated Schools Grant, the latest forecasts for capital receipts, the 2025/26 Quarter 1 General Fund capital forecast spend, and the 2025/26 Quarter 1 HRA revenue and capital positions.

Recommendations Approved

Delivery of Council Homes in Crews Hill

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

...to acquire land in Crews Hill to develop 58 council homes, delegating authority to the Cabinet Member for Housing to agree to the acquisition based on legal advice and to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration to enter into related contracts.

Recommendations Approved

Delivery of Upton and Raynham Road Delevopment Scheme

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

...to facilitate the delivery of the Upton and Raynham Road Development Scheme, the Cabinet approved entering into a contract with Contractor B to build 135 affordable homes, agreed on a defined area for prioritizing new rented homes, approved associated project spending, and delegated authority for land appropriation and stopping up orders.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Outturn Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025

...to note the Treasury Outturn position for 2024/25, recommend to Council an update to the Council’s investment policy by increasing the limit on deposits placed with UK Banks from £5m to £25m providing the counter party meets the minimum long term credit rating of A-, and recommend to Council an increase in the proportion of principal loan repayments allowed to fall due in ten years from 45% to 50% to provide flexibility for new borrowing whilst maintaining the stability of the loan’s portfolio.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 30